Honor Trading

What Honor Trading does

HONOR (Helping Others Needing Our Resources) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization headquartered at 38 Seward Avenue, Middletown, NY, founded in 1976 and operating continuously for nearly 50 years across New York's Hudson Valley. The organization runs 24 integrated licensed programs delivering emergency shelter, family shelter, youth shelter, permanent supportive housing, street outreach, food pantry services, and individualized case management to homeless and at-risk individuals and families across Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, and Dutchess counties. Its service portfolio includes Crisis Services (24/7 hotline, food pantry, community outreach), Housing Programs (Permanent Supportive Housing, Emergency Housing Shelter, Family Shelter, Dutchess County Shelter, Stephen Saunders Residence), Youth Services through A Friend's House (the only runaway and homeless youth shelter for those 17 and under in Orange County), Individualized Care/Support Services including Health Home Care Management, and the Safe Options Support (SOS) street outreach program operating daily in Orange and Dutchess counties.

HONOR's business model is donation- and grant-funded rather than revenue-generating. The organization is free at point of service to clients and is funded through three primary streams: (1) government grants and contracts (including a $6M+ multi-year NYS Office of Mental Health grant for the Housing First program, HUD funding, and county contracts from Orange and Dutchess Counties); (2) individual and corporate charitable contributions suggested in tiers of $250/$100/$50/$20 with one-time or recurring options; and (3) in-kind donations of food, hygiene products, household supplies, and grocery gift cards. Operational reach is broad: 7,000+ hotline calls annually, 1,000+ individuals housed in temporary shelter annually, 100,000+ meals and food packages distributed annually, and approximately 300 families served weekly at its food pantry, the largest in Orange County. The customer base spans homeless individuals and families, runaway and homeless youth (17 and under), food-insecure residents, domestic violence survivors, and chronically homeless individuals with disabilities.

HONOR's go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: direct service delivery through a 24/7 crisis hotline, street outreach teams, shelter intake, and a 60+ provider partner ecosystem that includes county governments, law enforcement (Middletown, Port Jervis, Newburgh Police Departments), school districts, libraries, faith-based organizations, and a channel partnership with the Gibbs Team at Keller Williams Hudson Valley United. The organization has no proprietary technology platform beyond a standard case management system, no AI/ML capabilities disclosed, and operates on a cost-recovery model where every donated dollar is committed directly to program services.

Name

Honor Trading

Legal name

HONOR Helping Others

Website

https://honorhelpingothers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Short description

HONOR (Helping Others Needing Our Resources) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1976 that operates 24 integrated licensed programs delivering emergency shelter, youth shelter, permanent supportive housing, street outreach, food pantry, and case management to homeless and at-risk individuals across Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, and Dutchess counties in New York's Hudson Valley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Food Services (62421)

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), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Homeless services
• Emergency shelter
• Social services
• Housing assistance
• Food pantry services

Headquarters

HQ city

Middletown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: Financial contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations used to fund shelter operations, food programs, youth services, and housing assistance.
2. Government Grants and Contracts: Funding from NYS Office of Mental Health for Housing First program ($6M+ multi-year grant), HUD for homeless services, and county departments for emergency shelter operations.
3. In-Kind Donations: Essential items including hygiene products, non-perishable food, household supplies, and grocery gift cards donated by the community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HONOR operates 24 integrated licensed programs providing emergency shelter, transitional and permanent supportive housing, youth shelter and counseling, food pantry services, and street outreach for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the Hudson Valley region of New York. Services are delivered free of charge through a 24/7 crisis hotline, physical shelter locations, food distribution, and Safe Options Support outreach teams. The organization coordinates care across Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, and Dutchess counties in partnership with County, State, and Federal programs.

Product overview

HONOR (Helping Others Needing Our Resources) is a nonprofit social services organization operating 24 integrated licensed programs providing housing, crisis services, and support for homeless individuals and families in New York's Hudson Valley region. The organization offers a coordinated system of care including Emergency Housing and Crisis Services, Housing Programs (Permanent Supportive Housing, Emergency Shelters, Family Shelter), Youth Services through A Friend's House (the only shelter for youth 17 and under in Orange County), Individualized Care/Support Services, Safe Options Support (SOS) street outreach, and a community Food Pantry. Services span Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, and Dutchess counties through a network of shelters and facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crisis Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Helped more than 150 individuals secure permanent housing last year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Gibbs Team at Keller Williams Hudson Valley UnitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirst community collaborator to join HONOR's Housing First initiative. The team uses their network of agents and property owners to share the mission and help secure apartments for homeless individuals. HONOR covers lease payments, utility bills, and furnishing.
• Fearless! Hudson Valley, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to provide domestic violence housing through HONOR's shelter services, ensuring safety and support for those facing domestic violence challenges.
• Hudson Valley CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Care Management services, working together to ensure clients have access to all types of health services and receive coordinated care.
• Regional Food Bank of the Hudson ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to combat hunger in the Hudson Valley through food supply support for HONOR's food pantry operations.
• City of Middletown Police DepartmentsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Point-in-Time Count and ongoing street outreach to connect homeless individuals with shelter and services.
• Port Jervis Police DepartmentsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint outreach during Point-in-Time Count and year-round welfare checks for unsheltered individuals. Officers focus on well-being and connection to services.
• Newburgh Police DepartmentsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity affairs officers participate in homeless outreach and Point-in-Time Count activities in Newburgh area.
• Grace Episcopal Church (Middletown)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocation for soup kitchen and Point-in-Time Count survey activities. Has operated for 45 years providing meals to those in need.
• Newburgh Free LibrarysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in Point-in-Time Count and serves as a natural warming center interacting with unhoused individuals daily.
• Enlarged City School District of MiddletownsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides tutoring for all children of all age groups staying at HONOR's family shelter, supporting educational continuity.
• Westchester Community Opportunity ProgramsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in annual Point-in-Time Count in Orange County and conducts surveys in Dutchess County.
• Legoland New YorkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutfitted Merlin's Magic Space play area at family shelter to provide a magical experience for children staying at the shelter.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: National nonprofit network providing housing assistance, food programs, and emergency services through affiliated diocesan agencies. Comparable mission and service mix, with similar faith-based/nonprofit funding model at much larger geographic scale.
• The Salvation Army: International faith-based nonprofit operating emergency shelters, food pantries, and disaster relief services globally. Comparable core offerings (emergency shelter, food, crisis intervention), though broader and more diversified than HONOR.
• Volunteers of America: Large national nonprofit operating housing, homeless services, food programs, and substance abuse treatment across the U.S. Comparable in mission and service mix, but operates at much broader national scale versus HONOR's regional footprint.

Direct peers

• Breaking Ground: New York City nonprofit operating the largest permanent supportive housing program in the country. Comparable in operating model combining permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, and case management for chronically homeless individuals.
• Project Renewal: New York City nonprofit providing shelter, permanent housing, and supportive services to homeless and low-income individuals. Directly comparable in integrating emergency shelter with long-term housing placement and case management.
• Coalition for the Homeless: New York City-based nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and advocacy for homeless families and individuals. Comparable in operating emergency shelters and transitional housing with case management for chronically homeless populations.
• Hudson River Housing: Poughkeepsie-based nonprofit operating supportive and affordable housing programs throughout the Hudson Valley. Comparable in focus on permanent supportive housing and homeless services for the same regional population.
• Family of Woodstock: Ulster County-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, food programs, and crisis intervention across the Hudson Valley. Directly comparable in mission scope, client population, and geographic adjacency to HONOR's four-county service area.
• Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS): NYC-based nonprofit providing supportive housing, street outreach, and primary care for homeless and low-income New Yorkers. Comparable in combining Housing First supportive housing with health and social services.
• Community Solutions: National nonprofit and pioneer of the Built for Zero and Housing First methodologies, helping communities end homelessness. Directly comparable in its focus on functional zero homelessness through supportive housing and case management.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/honor-ocny

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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