Hope United

What Hope United does

Hope United, operating under the legal name Tyler's Redemption Place, is a nonprofit Recovery Community Organization (RCO) headquartered at 2684 Sanitarium Road, Akron, Ohio. The organization delivers peer-based recovery services, family and veterans support, and complementary wellness programming for individuals impacted by substance use in Summit County and surrounding areas. Founded in 2016 and operating with a 1-10 employee footprint, it holds three sector certifications: Peer Run Organization, National Recovery Community Organization (Faces & Voices of Recovery), and Ohio Recovery Organization.

The service portfolio spans two integrated tiers. Core recovery services include AA and SMART Recovery meetings, peer support groups, family support (Loving With Grace, SMART Recovery Family and Friends), and veterans-specific programming (Veterans in Recovery, Be the Light, Fellowship of the Spirit 12-Step Workshop). Wellness offerings include halotherapy in a salt cave, infrared sauna and cold plunge sessions (sold as individual sessions or six-packs), fitness classes (Running2BWell, Cardio Drumming, Yoga For Recovery), personal growth and faith-based programs, and a Virtual Reality Wellness Experience for mindfulness, emotional regulation, and stress reduction. Special events — Open-Mic Nights, 4th Friday Feast, Rise Up Recovery Day, Tyler Bornstein Memorial Golf Outing, and overdose awareness programming — anchor community engagement.

The business model is donation- and grant-funded nonprofit economics. Primary inflows are individual donations (processed via Network for Good) and grants from the Summit County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services (ADM) Board. A small earned-income layer exists through pay-as-you-go wellness bookings. Distribution is anchored at the Akron facility with drop-in access across roughly 35 hours per week, supplemented by partner referrals from healthcare, courts, and social service organizations. Outreach runs through a website, weekly email newsletter, and four social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube). The organization was recently rebranded from Hope United to Tyler's Redemption Place, repositioning around a named recovery narrative and the RCO identity.

Name

Hope United

Legal name

Tyler's Redemption Place

Website

https://hopeunited.life

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Recovery Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO), Recovery Lounges & Multi-Modal Recovery Centers (HSADAKAI)

Keywords

• Peer recovery support
• Addiction recovery services
• Substance use treatment
• Family support groups
• Veterans recovery programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Akron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: As a nonprofit organization, Tyler's Redemption Place is funded primarily through generous donations from individuals and organizations. The organization accepts donations through its Network for Good fundraising page.
2. Wellness Services Revenue: Revenue generated from wellness services including infrared sauna and cold plunge sessions, offered as individual sessions or six-session packages. Proceeds support the recovery community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hope United (now Tyler's Redemption Place) is a nonprofit Recovery Community Organization that provides peer-led recovery support, recovery meetings (AA and SMART Recovery), family and veterans support groups, and wellness programs including salt cave therapy, infrared sauna and cold plunge, fitness classes, and faith-based personal growth offerings for individuals, families, and veterans impacted by substance use disorders. Most programs are free or low-cost, with supplemental revenue from wellness service sessions and donations.

Product overview

Tyler's Redemption Place (formerly Hope United) operates as a Recovery Community Organization (RCO) offering a comprehensive suite of integrated recovery services. The organization provides a multi-tiered approach to addiction recovery through core recovery services (peer support, meetings, family support, veterans support, drop-ins), wellness programs (salt cave, sauna/cold plunge, fitness), personal growth and faith-based offerings, and community events. Services include structured programs like SMART Recovery and AA meetings, specialized support groups for veterans and families, wellness therapies, fitness classes (Running2BWell, Cardio Drumming, Yoga), and creative workshops. The organization holds certifications as a Peer Run Organization and National Recovery Community Organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recovery Services Core recovery support services including peer support, recovery meetings, family support, veterans support, and drop-in services for individuals, families, and veterans impacted by substance use.
• SMART Recovery Meetings Evidence-based recovery meetings held on Thursdays at 1:00 PM and Saturdays at 12:00 PM, helping individuals build motivation, manage urges, navigate difficult thoughts and emotions, and create a balanced life.
• AA Recovery Meetings Alcoholics Anonymous discussion meetings including AA No Matter What, AA Friday Night Mixed Bag, and AA Recovery Meeting with Questions and Answers format for individuals seeking recovery from alcohol addiction.
• Veterans Support Programs Specialized recovery support for veterans including Veterans in Recovery peer-led meetings, Be the Light Veterans Group, and Fellowship of the Spirit 12-Step Workshop for Veterans.
• Family Support Services Family-focused recovery support including Loving With Grace family support groups, SMART Recovery Family and Friends, Adult Children of Alcoholics, and Unfinished Motherhood support groups.
• Salt Cave Therapy Halotherapy experience in a quiet salt cave environment designed for breathing, resetting, and reflecting as part of the recovery wellness journey.
• Sauna & Cold Plunge Infrared sauna and cold plunge therapy providing restorative benefits including reduced inflammation, improved circulation, enhanced mood, and muscle recovery support. Available as individual sessions or six-session packages.
• Personal Growth & Faith Programs Faith-based and personal development offerings including Anger Management workshops, Creative Expressions art class, Bible studies, meditation and breathwork sessions, and The Redemption Room discipleship group.
• Fitness & Wellness Classes Physical wellness programs including Running2BWell running and walking group, Cardio Drumming with Sandy, Yoga For Recovery, and general fitness activities.
• Virtual Reality Wellness Immersive virtual reality experiences for relaxation, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and stress reduction, including calming environments and guided experiences for PTSD, phobias, anxiety, and depression support.
• Education & Workshops Structured educational offerings including sound baths, drum circles, cooking classes, self-defense for women, vision board workshops, and journaling programs supporting whole-person wellness.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves Summit County, Ohio recovery community

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Northeast Ohio Brain Injury FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer monthly support group and wellness opportunities at Tyler's Redemption Place for individuals affected by brain injury. Guests can enjoy exercise, recreational activities, billiards room, salt cave relaxation, educational resources, and meaningful connection.
• The Chapel in GreenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides food for Open-Mic Night events at Tyler's Redemption Place, supporting community fellowship
• Skypoint RecoveryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors the monthly 4th Friday Feast, providing meals for the recovery community between AA meetings
• Forever Known FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Tyler's Redemption Place to host Overdose Awareness Events for families affected by addiction, overdose, or loss
• Louisville Baptist TempleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosts the Dinner and Bonfire event, providing dinner, music, and a bonfire for the recovery community and families
• Compass North ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides complimentary lunch for Rise Up Recovery Day celebration event

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• OneEighty: Stark County, Ohio-based addiction recovery organization offering peer support, recovery housing, and community-based programming. Closest geographic peer running a similar RCO-style model in a neighboring Ohio county.
• The Phoenix: National sober-active community offering peer-led fitness, wellness, and community programming for individuals in recovery. Comparable in combining peer recovery with wellness activities (fitness, social events).
• Release Recovery: NYC-based recovery community organization integrating sober living with wellness amenities and peer programming. Comparable peer-led model with wellness overlay in a different geography.
• Oxford House: Nationally chartered network of sober living homes operated using a peer-run democratic model. Closely aligned with the peer-run recovery community ethos that defines Tyler's Redemption Place.
• The McShin Foundation: Virginia-based recovery community organization serving individuals, families, and veterans in substance use recovery — an analog of the same RCO model (peer-led, family-focused, veterans-specific programming) at greater scale.
• Thrive Peer Recovery Services: Ohio-focused peer recovery and sober living support organization providing peer-led recovery services similar to Tyler's Redemption Place, making it a direct category competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Faces & Voices of Recovery: National organization that certifies Peer Run Organizations and Recovery Community Organizations — including Tyler's Redemption Place. Industry-body peer shaping the certification framework this company operates within.
• Shatterproof: National nonprofit tackling substance use disorder through evidence-based programs, advocacy, and corporate partnerships. Operates a broader portfolio than Tyler's Redemption Place but shapes the same recovery ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Remedy Place: Wellness-focused social club in Los Angeles offering sauna, cold plunge, and recovery experiences as paid services. Adjacent business model using the same wellness modalities (sauna/cold plunge) Tyler's Redemption Place monetizes.
• Sana Bar Recovery Lounge: Recovery-focused lounge blending wellness services (IV therapy, infrared sauna) with sober community programming. Comparable wellness-meets-recovery model emerging in other U.S. cities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tylersredemptionplace
• Facebookfacebook.com/tylersredemptionplace
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hopeunited.life
• Instagraminstagram.com/tylersredemptionplace

Compliance3 records

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