Norfolk Rescue Mission, Inc.

Name

Norfolk Rescue Mission, Inc.

Legal name

Norfolk Rescue Mission, Inc.

Website

https://norfolkrescue.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Norfolk Rescue Mission is a 501c3 faith-based non-profit in Norfolk, Nebraska that provides free emergency shelter, three daily meals, recovery programs, jail ministry, and clothing to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or crisis across Northeast Nebraska.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Shelter Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Food Services (624210), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Emergency food assistance
• Addiction recovery programs
• Faith-based ministry
• Community outreach services

Headquarters

HQ city

Norfolk

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The Norfolk Rescue Mission operates solely on donations from individuals and organizations. 100% of finances come from tax-deductible donations. Accepts donations through credit card, PayPal, checks, and QR codes. Also accepts planned giving (estates, wills, charitable trusts, endowments), life insurance policies, and gifts of grain.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Norfolk Rescue Mission operates a four-building campus in Norfolk, Nebraska delivering free emergency shelter, three daily meals, food boxes, clothing, furniture/housewares, and structured residential programs to men, women, and families in crisis in Northeast Nebraska. Programs include the short-term Overnight Guest Program with an employment focus, the half-day Samaritan Program for those unable to maintain full-time work, the one-year New Life Christian discipleship program, and a Jail Ministry serving area county jails. All services are provided at no cost and funded entirely by tax-deductible donations.

Product overview

Norfolk Rescue Mission, Inc. is a non-profit religious organization offering a portfolio of social service programs focused on providing food, shelter, and spiritual guidance to those in need. The core programs include the Overnight Guest Program (short-term housing with employment focus), the Samaritan Program (half-day support for those unable to work full-time), and the New Life Program (one-year residential Christian discipleship). Additional services include Jail Ministry visits, daily dining services, food boxes, clothing ministry, and furniture/housewares distribution. These programs operate from a four-building campus in Norfolk, Nebraska.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Overnight Guest Program Short-term housing program for men, women, and families in need, with a 3-week focus on securing full-time employment. Provided free of charge at the Norfolk campus.
• Samaritan Program Half-day program for individuals unable to maintain full-time employment due to disability, retirement age, mental health issues, legal problems, or documentation issues, with caseworker coordination and goal-setting for independent living.
• New Life Program One-year in-house residential program for those seeking a new life in Christ and freedom from addiction, combining academic Bible study with practical ministry service; graduates transition to independent living.
• Jail Ministry Ministry team visiting incarcerated men, women, and youth in area county jails to share the Gospel and offer support, encouragement, and complimentary Bibles.
• Dining Services Daily meal service providing Breakfast, Lunch, and Supper to 30-75 people, 365 days a year, in the Mission's Dining Room.
• Food Boxes / Groceries Food assistance program providing groceries for individuals and families in need, available after attending evening Chapel service with a 30-day waiting period between requests.
• Clothing Ministry Clothing room providing seasonally appropriate items for men, women, and children to Mission guests and community members in need.
• Furniture and Housewares Program Provides furniture, appliances, kitchen utensils, pots and pans, decorations, toys, luggage, and other household items to those in need.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 3 meals daily to 30-75 people, 365 days per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Elkhorn Valley BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 July 2025Elkhorn Valley Bank served pizza for supper at the mission on July 31, 2025 as a community engagement activity.
• Weiland DoorsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Weiland Doors made donations to support the mission's operations in 2022-23 period.
• Wayne State CollegeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Wayne State College provided donations to support mission activities in 2022-23 period.
• Associated Wholesale GrocersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 October 2019Affiliated Wholesale Grocers prepared meals for the mission's freezer and made generous gifts to support food services. Partner has contributed multiple times including August 2019 and ongoing support.
• St. John's Lutheran ChurchminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 September 2019St. John's Lutheran Church of Norfolk restored the Hope House back yard and provides ongoing support including cereal donations (530 boxes in February 2021). Church community volunteers for various mission activities.
• HyVeeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 August 2019HyVee participated in HyVee Day event providing support and donations to the mission.
• Trinity Lutheran SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrinity Lutheran School in Madison cooked lunch for mission guests as a community service activity. Students engaged in preparing meals for those in need.
• Northern Heights ChurchcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStaff members George and Roxann Fox are members of Northern Heights Church. The church community is a key partner in mission activities and volunteer support.
• Women of MercycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWomen of Mercy has faithfully served meals at the mission for over 22 years. Long-standing community partner providing consistent meal preparation support.
• Renewed Hope Christian CommunityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRenewed Hope Christian Community hosted a community Christmas party at the Gathering and participated in construction projects supporting the mission.
• Leadership Class of NorfolkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeadership Class of Norfolk conducted volunteer days at the mission, providing community service and support.
• First Christian ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouth from First Christian Church helped move books for the annual book sale, providing volunteer support for fundraising activities.
• Northern Heights Baptist ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouth from Northern Heights Baptist Church helped with book sale activities and other volunteer events at the mission.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Union Gospel Mission: Twin Cities-based faith-based rescue mission offering overnight shelter, meals, recovery programs, and discipleship — runs a near-identical combination of shelter + food + long-term residential recovery that Norfolk Rescue Mission operates.
• Family Promise: National nonprofit focused specifically on family homelessness prevention and emergency shelter — directly comparable target population (families in crisis) and service model (shelter + wraparound support) despite operating at a much larger national scale.
• Open Door Mission: Faith-based rescue mission headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska providing shelter, food, recovery programs, and jail/institutional outreach across the region — directly comparable faith-based, multi-program rescue mission model serving the same Nebraska market.
• City Rescue Mission: Faith-based homeless shelter and food service provider in Oklahoma City offering meals, shelter, and recovery programs in a mid-size U.S. market — highly comparable operating model and beneficiary mix to Norfolk Rescue Mission.

Others

• Goodwill Industries International: Nonprofit focused on workforce development, employment training, and reentry support for vulnerable populations — adjacent to Norfolk Rescue Mission's employment-focused Overnight Guest Program but oriented toward job training rather than residential shelter.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army: International faith-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, meals, addiction recovery, and correctional services across thousands of locations — operates an overlapping but much broader portfolio of services that subsumes what Norfolk Rescue Mission does at a local level.
• Catholic Charities USA: Faith-rooted national network providing emergency shelter, food assistance, addiction recovery, and reentry services through local agencies — directly comparable service mix to Norfolk Rescue Mission but at network scale with broader case-management capabilities.
• Volunteers of America: Large national nonprofit delivering shelter, recovery housing, food, and reentry services across hundreds of U.S. locations — overlaps significantly with Norfolk Rescue Mission's portfolio but at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/norfolk-rescue-mission

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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