Partners of Hope Inc

What Partners of Hope Inc does

Community Partners of Hope Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in North Carolina in 2011, headquartered in Henderson, NC, and operating exclusively in the Henderson/Vance County market. Its mission is to provide shelter and assistance for men to move from homelessness to housing. The organization delivers three coordinated programs: the Men's Shelter (emergency overnight accommodation with shower, meal, and safe sleeping space, operating year-round since September 2024 at the City Road Center for Hope); Hope House (transitional housing for up to six men showing promise of self-sufficiency, located at 203 Horner Street and operated since 2015); and Freedom Bridge Resource Center (a 2025 opioid use disorder service line offering classes, counseling, prevention, and recovery services, co-located with Vance Recovery at 936 W. Andrews Avenue). Primary beneficiaries are adult men experiencing homelessness in Vance County and individuals and families affected by opioid use disorder; all services are provided free of charge.

The underlying operating model is a community-led nonprofit ministry rather than a technology platform: there are no proprietary software products, AI systems, or commercial technology stacks described. Core infrastructure consists of physical facilities, volunteer labor organized through an online scheduling platform (communitypartnersofhope.as.me), a Squarespace-hosted website (cp-hope.org), and an Airtable-published shelter statistics dashboard. Program management is run by a small staff including Executive Director Jhan Dotel-Vellenga, Shelter Program Manager Darryl Jones (a former shelter client), and Freedom Bridge Program Director Danetta McKnight, supported by a board of directors and a network of partner churches under the founding Ministers' Community Partnership.

Revenue is generated entirely through donations and grants, with no client fees. Funding streams include individual donations (online, CashApp, checks), foundation grants (Canon Foundation, Tennessee Housing Foundation, NC Secu Foundation, JWPF, ZSR), corporate sponsorships (Germano Block, Rosemyr), United Way of Vance County, and government grants including a 2025 City of Henderson Opioid Settlement Fund grant that enabled Freedom Bridge. Reach is highly localized (Vance County, NC), with no stated geographic expansion plans. The organization completed a Capital Fund Campaign in 2023 and moved into the new City Road Center for Hope facility in September 2024, materially expanding its physical capacity and enabling year-round operations for the first time in its history.

Name

Partners of Hope Inc

Legal name

Community Partners of Hope Inc

Website

https://cp-hope.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Community Partners of Hope Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Henderson, North Carolina that operates the only men's shelter in Vance County, providing emergency overnight shelter, six-bed transitional housing (Hope House), and opioid recovery services (Freedom Bridge) free of charge to local homeless men and individuals affected by opioid use disorder.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Transitional housing programs
• Emergency overnight shelter
• Opioid recovery support
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Henderson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring monetary donations from individuals supporting ongoing operations including payroll, utilities, and supplies for the Men's Shelter and Hope House.
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Sustainability grants from foundations (The Canon Foundation, Tennessee Housing Foundation, NC Secu Foundation, JWPF) and corporate sponsors (Germano Block, Rosemyr, ZSR) that support the organization's mission and operations.
3. Government Grants: Government grants including funding through the City of Henderson from the Opioid Settlement Fund (2025) for Freedom Bridge Resource Center. Also supported by NC General Assembly members.
4. United Way of Vance County: United Way of Vance County provides grant support as a community partner.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Community Partners of Hope provides free emergency overnight shelter, transitional housing, and opioid use disorder recovery services to homeless men and individuals affected by addiction in Henderson/Vance County, North Carolina. Services are delivered directly at three physical facilities in Henderson, NC, and are funded by donations, foundation grants, government grants, and United Way support.

Product overview

Partners of Hope Inc operates a multi-service homeless assistance organization consisting of three core programs: the Men's Shelter providing emergency overnight accommodation with meals and showers at City Road Center for Hope; Hope House offering transitional housing for up to 6 men with mentorship and life skills support; and Freedom Bridge Resource Center providing opioid use disorder recovery services including counseling, prevention programs, and family support. The organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2011, serving Henderson, North Carolina.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hope House: Transitional housing unit offering next level assistance to men who show promise of becoming self-sufficient contributors to the community
• Freedom Bridge
• City Road Center for Hope

Products and services

• Men's Shelter Emergency overnight shelter for men aged 18 and over experiencing homelessness, providing a shower, meal, and a safe place to sleep. Clients may check in between 5:30 and 7:00 pm and must leave by 6:30 am. The service operates free of charge at the City Road Center for Hope in Henderson, NC.
• Hope House Transitional housing unit for up to six men showing promise of becoming self-sufficient, offering trained mentors, resources, encouragement, life skills, job training assistance, and help finding housing. Located at 203 Horner Street, Henderson, NC. After the first two weeks, residents contribute a modest shared-expenses fee to cover internet, supplies, and utilities.
• Freedom Bridge Resource Center Walk-in resource center providing accessible classes, compassionate counseling, prevention programs, and recovery services to individuals affected by or at risk of opioid use disorder, as well as support for their families and friends. Located at 936 W. Andrews Avenue, Henderson, NC; open weekdays noon to 5:00 pm. Services are provided free of charge.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Vance RecoverycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFreedom Bridge is located next to Vance Recovery at 936 W. Andrews Avenue, Henderson, NC, indicating a co-location and referral partnership serving people affected by opioid use disorder in the community.
• Five County Mental HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoel Rice, housing specialist for Five County Mental Health, played the founding role in recognizing the need for a men's shelter and helping to create the Henderson/Vance Men's Shelter in 2009, under whose guidance Community Partners of Hope was established.
• Ministers' Community PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA coalition of pastors from area churches across denominational, racial, and geographical lines who recognized the homelessness problem in the community and helped create the Henderson/Vance Men's Shelter in 2009. This group was instrumental in founding Community Partners of Hope.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Family Promise: National nonprofit network operating emergency shelter, prevention, and stabilization programs for families experiencing housing insecurity. Overlaps with CPOH's emergency shelter and transitional housing methodology, though Family Promise focuses on families.
• The Salvation Army of the Carolinas: National faith-based nonprofit with North Carolina operations providing shelter, transitional housing, and recovery programs for homeless and low-income populations. Broader portfolio, but overlapping service lines with CPOH.

Direct peers

• Durham Rescue Mission: Faith-based nonprofit in Durham, NC providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and recovery services for men experiencing homelessness. Closely comparable mission, North Carolina geography, and three-pillar service model (shelter + transitional + recovery).
• Atlanta Mission: Faith-based nonprofit in Atlanta providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and long-term recovery programs specifically for men. Operates the same gender-specific shelter + recovery continuum as CPOH.
• Stewpot Community Services: Faith-rooted community services nonprofit providing meals, shelter, and recovery support. Comparable integrated ministry model of emergency assistance plus structured recovery pathways.
• Urban Ministries of Durham: Durham, NC nonprofit operating shelter, food, and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Comparable North Carolina geography and multi-service nonprofit model serving a similar population.
• Room In The Inn: Nashville-based faith-rooted nonprofit offering emergency shelter, transitional housing, and recovery programs for individuals experiencing homelessness. Highly comparable integrated service model to Community Partners of Hope.
• Haywood Street Respite: Asheville, NC faith-based nonprofit serving people experiencing homelessness through shelter, respite care, and community support. Comparable North Carolina footprint and mission to Community Partners of Hope.

Regional players

• Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina: Regional Goodwill affiliate serving Northwest NC with job training, employment placement, and supportive services for individuals facing barriers including homelessness and reentry. Comparable geography and adjacent population served.
• Catholic Charities Diocese of Raleigh: Faith-based regional nonprofit serving central and eastern NC with food, housing, and emergency assistance programs. Overlapping service population and North Carolina geography with Community Partners of Hope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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