International House of Promise Centre

What International House of Promise Centre does

The House of Promise, legally International House of Promise Centre, is a 501c3 nonprofit founded in 2013 by Shari Montgomery that operates a long-term (up to two years) trauma-informed residential rehabilitation program in Eaton Rapids, Michigan for women survivors of sex trafficking and severe sexual abuse. The program delivers 24/7 intensive case management covering safe rent-free housing, mental health and addiction therapy, medical and dental care, education (including GED completion), vocational training, job placement, and life-skills coaching, with continued support after graduation. Distribution is referral-based through the organization's website intake, partnerships with Rescue America and the National Human Trafficking Hotline, and Michigan-state-channel referral networks built during the founder's service on the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission (2019-2021).

Revenue is generated exclusively through charitable and earned channels: tiered corporate Community Impact Partnerships (Bronze $5,000, Silver $10,000, Gold $20,000, Platinum $25,000 annually) with corporate partners such as Auto-Owners Insurance, WLNS, and WLAJ; individual giving through the Freedom Fighters monthly program and one-time gifts via Pushpay; an annual Beauty for Ashes gala and the ongoing Tea for Transformation no-show benefit; institutional grants (e.g., Joe D. Pentecost Foundation, WB Silver Lining Silver Lining Award); and a wholly owned for-profit social-enterprise subsidiary, Bloom Shoppe, which sells handcrafted home goods and beauty products made by program residents. The organization is led by founder Shari Montgomery and governed by a board of seven including former Michigan State Police leadership and a CHRO from Neogen Corporation. No technology product, AI capabilities, or paid subscription software platform are offered; the operating model is centered on human-led services and donor-funded residential capacity, with current capacity of one home and a planned expansion to four.

Name

International House of Promise Centre

Legal name

The House of Promise

Website

https://thehouseofpromise.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The House of Promise is a 501c3 nonprofit in Eaton Rapids, Michigan that provides long-term (up to two years) trauma-informed residential rehabilitation, mental health care, education, and vocational training for women survivors of sex trafficking and sexual abuse, funded through corporate sponsorships, individual donations, grants, and a social enterprise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services / Residential Survivor Rehabilitation

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wraparound & Community-Based Behavioral Support (ABA-Adjacent) (EDAKAHAO)

Keywords

• Trauma-informed residential care
• Sex trafficking recovery
• Nonprofit rehabilitation services
• Survivor support programs
• Community impact partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Lansing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring monthly donations from individual supporters through the Freedom Fighters monthly giving program, as well as one-time gifts via Pushpay and mail.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Annual Community Impact Partnership sponsorships at Platinum ($25,000), Gold ($20,000), Silver ($10,000), and Bronze ($5,000) levels, offering logo placement, social media posts, event tickets, and educational presentations.
3. Bloom Shoppe Social Enterprise: Online store selling natural handcrafted home goods and beauty products made by women survivors in the program. Proceeds support the continued funding of residents' restoration.
4. Event Fundraising: Annual Beauty for Ashes Gala and ongoing Tea for Transformation no-show benefit events generate donations and sponsor revenue.
5. Grants: Institutional grants from foundations such as the Joe D. Pentecost Foundation 2026 grant and Silver Lining Award from WB Silver Lining.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The House of Promise operates a long-term (up to two years) trauma-informed residential rehabilitation program for women survivors of sex trafficking and severe sexual abuse, providing 24/7 staffed rent-free housing, mental health and addiction therapy, medical and dental care, education (including GED), vocational training, life-skills coaching, and post-graduation continuation of support. Two supporting initiatives underpin the core program: Bloom Shoppe, a social enterprise online store selling handcrafted home goods and beauty products made by program residents, and a recurring fundraising apparatus (Freedom Fighters monthly giving, Tea for Transformation no-show benefit, annual Beauty for Ashes Gala) that sustains operations.

Product overview

The House of Promise operates a single unified offering: a long-term residential rehabilitation program for women survivors of sex trafficking and sexual abuse. This intensive case management program provides 24/7 safe housing, mental health services, medical care, education, and life navigation support. Two related initiatives support the core program: Bloom Shoppe (a social enterprise providing employment opportunities for residents by selling handcrafted products), and recurring/fundraising programs (Freedom Fighters monthly giving, Tea for Transformation no-show benefit, and the annual Beauty for Ashes Gala).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bloom Shoppe: An online store of natural handcrafted home goods and beauty products, thoughtfully designed and handmade by women survivors of sex trafficking in the program. Provides safe and supported professional development and gateway employment opportunities for women in the program.

Products and services

• Long-Term Residential Rehabilitation Program Holistic full-time residential program providing intensive case management with 24/7 staffed rent-free housing (up to two years), trauma-informed care, mental health and addiction therapy, medical and dental services, education (including GED completion), vocational training, job placement, financial management workshops, transportation, life-skills coaching, and post-graduation support. Targeted at adult women survivors of severe sexual abuse and sex trafficking.
• Bloom Shoppe Online store selling natural handcrafted home goods and beauty products made by women survivors in The House of Promise program. Provides safe professional development and gateway employment opportunities to support financial independence for residents. Available globally online via bloomshoppers.com.
• Freedom Fighters Monthly Giving Program A monthly recurring donation program that allows individual donors to support The House of Promise through consistent contributions. Designed for grassroots supporters who want sustained funding impact for survivor care.
• Tea for Transformation An ongoing no-show benefit fundraiser featuring handcrafted tea blends made by program graduates. Supports the long-term residential rehabilitation program while celebrating survivor resilience and empowerment; allows supporters to donate from home.
• Beauty for Ashes Gala Annual gala fundraiser celebrating transformation and hope for survivors, providing community engagement and fundraising support for the organization's rehabilitation programs. Held at Crowne Plaza Hotel, 925 S Creyts Road, Lansing, with sponsor recognition and survivor storytelling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Kristy, a THOP graduate, achieved financial independence and now runs her own business while working as a Program Specialist.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Joel & Linda ZylstracoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Community Impact Partners, providing substantial annual sponsorship support to THOP's rehabilitation program.
• WLNScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Community Impact Partner. Local TV station providing media coverage and PSA advertising support.
• TL FinancialminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze Community Impact Partner providing financial support and community visibility.
• WLAJcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Community Impact Partner. Local TV station (ABC 53) providing media coverage and PSA advertising support.
• David ChapmanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Community Impact Partner providing financial sponsorship.
• Crowne Plaza HotelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Community Impact Partner and venue provider for the annual Beauty for Ashes Gala at their Lansing location (925 S Creyts Road).
• Clean Team USAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for the Beauty for Ashes Gala.
• Coleford LincolnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for the Beauty for Ashes Gala.
• Valley Dental SpaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for the Beauty for Ashes Gala.
• Dean TransportationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for the Beauty for Ashes Gala.
• DCA InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTeam members, including Curt Peterson who nominated THOP for the Silver Lining Award, participated in fall grounds cleanup volunteer work.
• Wacousta United Women In FaithminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity group that raised $1,190 through a bake sale for THOP.
• Polaris ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization referenced on THOP's resources page as a trusted partner for human trafficking information and support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Made in His Image (MIHI): Colorado-based faith-based residential program for adult women survivors of sex trafficking, providing long-term housing and holistic recovery. Direct peer in long-term faith-informed residential recovery model.
• The Samaritan Women: Maryland-based nonprofit operating a long-term residential recovery program and community for adult female survivors of sex trafficking. Direct peer in residential model, target population, and faith-informed holistic services.
• GEMS (Girls Educational and Mentoring Services): New York-based nonprofit providing residential and educational services to commercially sexually exploited and trafficked girls and young women. Direct peer in serving female survivors of commercial sexual exploitation with wraparound services.
• Thistle Farms: Nashville-based nonprofit providing residential recovery and a global social enterprise (Thistle Stop Café, body care products) for women survivors of trafficking, exploitation, and addiction. Direct peer through its integrated housing-plus-social-enterprise model.
• Wellspring Living: Atlanta-based nonprofit operating long-term residential recovery programs for women survivors of sex trafficking, with multiple homes and a social enterprise (Wellspring Café). Closest direct peer to THOP in mission, residential model, social enterprise, and tiered giving programs.
• Restore NYC: New York City nonprofit providing long-term housing and holistic recovery services for foreign-born survivors of sex trafficking. Direct peer through trauma-informed residential model and social enterprise employment pathways.
• StreetLightUSA: Arizona-based residential and outreach program serving domestic sex trafficking survivors of all ages, including a long-term home. Direct peer in long-term residential model and survivor rehabilitation services.

Broad incumbents

• Shared Hope International: National anti-trafficking nonprofit focused on prevention, protection, and policy reform, with training and resources for residential providers. Broader incumbent in the anti-trafficking space that complements THOP's direct service model.
• Polaris Project: National anti-trafficking organization operating the National Human Trafficking Hotline referenced as a THOP referral partner. Broader incumbent focused on systemic anti-trafficking work, policy, and survivor services infrastructure.
• A21 (Walk Free / A21): Global anti-trafficking nonprofit operating residential restoration homes, aftercare, and awareness programs across multiple countries. Broader incumbent in anti-trafficking with overlapping residential and survivor-care offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@thehouseofpromise7770
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheHouseofPromise
• Instagraminstagram.com/thehouseofpromise

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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