The Shalom Project Inc

What The Shalom Project Inc does

The Shalom Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, that delivers integrated social services to low-income individuals and families in Forsyth County. Its program portfolio includes a free medical clinic and pharmacy (operating since 2000), a food pantry and diaper bank, the Flourish financial education program (with the Spanish-language Florecer variant), and a clothing closet. All client-facing services are provided at no cost, and the organization has held 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status since 2006.

The organization operates with a small paid staff of 1–10 employees supplemented by more than 100 weekly volunteers, including credentialed medical professionals who staff the clinic. Strategic corporate and institutional partnerships — including Novant Health, Parkway Ford, First Bank, Labcorp, Direct Relief, NC Diaper Bank, Wake Forest School of Medicine, MedAssist, and Atrium Health — supply in-kind lab services, medical supplies, medications, diapers, and clinical support.

The financial model is donation-dependent. Revenue derives from individual donations, corporate sponsorships, in-kind goods, and volunteer services, supplemented by annual fundraising events such as "The Big Chill" (which has raised more than $35,000), "Ride for Shalom," and "Suds for Shalom." Governance rests with a 9-member volunteer board. The organization holds a 2024 NAFC Silver Rating and a Guidestar Seal of Transparency, providing third-party credibility signals in the nonprofit sector.

Name

The Shalom Project Inc

Legal name

The Shalom Project Inc

Website

https://theshalomprojectnc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Shalom Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Winston-Salem, NC, providing free medical care, pharmacy services, food, diapers, clothing, and financial education to low-income residents of Forsyth County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Community Food Services (62421), Other Individual and Family Services (62419)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics (HLAFAGAO)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Food assistance programs
• Free medical clinic
• Financial wellness education
• Poverty alleviation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Winston Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals. The Green Door Givers program encourages monthly sustaining gifts. Donations can be made online via qgiv platform or by mail.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Local businesses sponsor annual events like The Big Chill. Sponsors include Novant Health, Parkway Ford, First Bank, Camel City Counseling, and others.
3. Volunteer Services: Healthcare providers (MDs, DOs, nurses, pharmacists) volunteer their time to run the Medical Clinic. Non-medical volunteers assist with food pantry, events, and administrative functions.
4. Goods Donations: Accepts non-perishable food items, diapers, wipes, formula, and paper goods donated by individuals and organizations for food pantry and diaper bank programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Shalom Project operates free community service programs for low-income residents of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, NC. Its core offerings include a walk-in Medical Clinic and Pharmacy staffed by volunteer licensed clinicians, a weekly Food Pantry with diaper bank, the year-long Flourish and Florecer financial education and holistic wellness programs for women, and a Clothing Closet. All services are provided at no cost to eligible clients, funded through donations, sponsorships, and fundraising events.

Product overview

The Shalom Project is a nonprofit organization offering direct community service programs rather than a unified software product. Its core programs include: the Medical Clinic & Pharmacy providing free primary healthcare and prescription services; the Food Pantry & Diaper Bank distributing food and essential supplies weekly; and the Flourish/Florecer programs delivering year-long financial education and wellness coaching for low-income women. The organization also maintains a Community Resource Guide connecting clients to external services, and raises funds through annual events (The Big Chill, Ride for Shalom, Suds for Shalom) and a recurring donor program (Green Door Givers).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Clinic & Pharmacy A free walk-in primary medical care clinic and on-site pharmacy staffed by volunteer licensed doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, operating on Wednesday evenings. Services include primary and preventive care, prescription assistance, specialist referrals, limited diagnostics, and health coaching for uninsured and underinsured community members.
• Food Pantry & Diaper Bank A weekly food pantry distributing groceries and essential items at no cost to food-insecure community members, operating Tuesdays 9am-Noon. Includes a diaper bank operated in partnership with NC Diaper Bank. Clients are eligible once every 28 days.
• Flourish Program A one-year financial education and holistic wellness program with weekly Monday evening meetings from August to May, connecting low-income women to financial resources, career development, mental health support, and peer community. Applications open annually for Achiever and Companion volunteers.
• Florecer Program The Spanish-language version of Flourish, a one-year financial education and holistic wellness program for low-income Spanish-speaking women heads of household. Meets Tuesday evenings from August to November and January to May, addressing language barriers and systemic obstacles.
• Clothing Closet A clothing donation and distribution service providing apparel to community members in need, accepting donations of new and gently used clothing items and distributing them to those in need.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Novant HealthcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Title sponsor for The Big Chill 2026. Novant Health is a major healthcare system in the region. Blanche E. Brais, PA-C from Novant Health serves as Chair of the Board of Directors.
• Parkway FordminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor for The Big Chill 2026. Local Ford dealership supporting the annual fundraiser.
• First BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor for The Big Chill 2026. Financial institution supporting community nonprofit events.
• Flint Hill VineyardsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Venue host for Ride for Shalom 2026 on April 18th. Provides pizza ovens and facilities for the annual cycling fundraiser.
• Fiddlin' Fish Brewing CompanyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Provides refreshments at Ride for Shalom events. Local brewery partner supporting community fundraisers.
• Knollwood Baptist ChurchminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Venue host for The Big Chill 2026 annual fundraiser on July 18th. Faith-based community partner providing event space.
• National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership organization. Earned 2024 Silver Rating from NAFC Quality Standards Program, demonstrating commitment to quality care standards.
• North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable ClinicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level membership organization for free and charitable clinics in North Carolina.
• Direct ReliefcoreOthersProvides pharmaceutical and medical supplies to the Medical Clinic. Direct Relief supplies medications and medical equipment to free clinics nationwide.
• LabcorpcoreOthersProvides laboratory services for the Medical Clinic's diagnostic testing needs.
• Wake Forest School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic medical center partner providing clinical support and referrals for the Medical Clinic.
• MedAssistcoreOthersHelps patients obtain prescription drugs through pharmaceutical manufacturer programs. Assists the Medical Clinic pharmacy in providing medications to uninsured patients.
• Atrium HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partner providing clinical referrals and specialist services for Medical Clinic patients.
• NC Diaper BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership provides diapers for the organization's diaper bank program. Diapers distributed through the Food Pantry to families in need.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Crisis Control Ministry: Winston-Salem-based nonprofit providing emergency food, clothing, medicine, and financial assistance to Forsyth County residents in need. Directly comparable in mission, geography, and service mix (food + financial assistance + medical/pharmacy support).
• Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC: Regional food bank serving the same 18-county Northwest North Carolina footprint including Forsyth County. Comparable in food distribution mission and geography; a likely upstream supplier and partner for The Shalom Project's food pantry.
• Love INC of the Triad: Faith-based network mobilizing volunteers to assist low-income families with emergency needs (food, clothing, household items) in the Triad region. Directly comparable volunteer-driven, faith-based community service model.
• Samaritan Ministries of Winston-Salem: Winston-Salem nonprofit providing emergency shelter, food, and case management to homeless and at-risk individuals. Operates in the same geography with overlapping food, shelter, and case management services.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte: Regional Catholic Charities affiliate covering western North Carolina with food, housing, refugee, and family services. Operates at broader scale across more counties with overlapping food and family assistance services.
• Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC: Triad-based nonprofit providing workforce development, job training, and family services. Comparable in mission to break cycles of poverty and overlapping with Flourish/Florecer's career development component.
• Salvation Army of Greater Winston-Salem: National nonprofit with a Winston-Salem presence operating food pantries, rent/utility assistance, and emergency shelter. Direct overlap in food pantry and emergency assistance services in the same service area.

Regional players

• Sunrise Community Ministries: Greensboro-based nonprofit serving Guilford County with food, shelter, and supportive services. Comparable in mission and service mix (food pantry, shelter, support programs) but in the adjacent Triad market.
• Volunteers in Medicine (national network): National network of free clinics using volunteer clinicians to provide primary care to the uninsured. Comparable model (volunteer-staffed free clinic) at national scale; coordinates through NAFC where The Shalom Project earned its Silver Rating.
• Urban League of Winston-Salem: Local Urban League affiliate providing workforce development, financial empowerment, and community services for under-served populations. Comparable in financial empowerment/education programs (Flourish/Florecer overlap) and Triad region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks8 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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