House of Cherith

What House of Cherith does

House of Cherith is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2014 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, that provides trauma-informed residential recovery programs for survivors of sex trafficking, sexual exploitation, and domestic violence. The organization operates a multi-tiered portfolio of free residential services including the Safe House program for emergency stabilization, a 12-24 month Long-Term Care program, the Mommy and Me program for mothers with children, the House of Cherith Junior program for girls aged 12-18, and the Emergency Care Center launched in September 2024 in partnership with The Freedom Collective. House of Cherith became an independent nonprofit in 2019 after originating as a program of City of Refuge, and has since transformed over 1,500 lives across its Metro Atlanta and West Georgia facilities, with planned capacity scaling from approximately 36 beds to 97+ beds.

The organization's core technology is its trauma-informed care methodology rather than a software platform, combining clinical counseling, case management, pastoral care, life-skills training, and holistic therapeutic support across physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. Service delivery is enabled by a 24/7 intake and emergency hotline, referral partnerships with law enforcement, hospitals, and social services agencies, and a multidisciplinary team of case managers, clinical staff, and pastoral care providers.

Revenue is generated entirely through philanthropic channels with no fees charged to participants. The model combines a $500,000 flagship Chick-fil-A grant, a Fight Club monthly recurring giving program, annual fundraising events (Golf Classic, Rewrite Ladies Luncheon, Clay Shoot Tournament), major gifts, real estate referral partnerships (A Happy House), and community challenges. The organization received Safe House Project Gold certification in 2024 and the GA Office of FBI Anti-Trafficking Program of the Year in 2017, signaling compliance and credibility in the survivor-care sector.

Name

House of Cherith

Legal name

House of Cherith, Inc.

Website

https://hocatl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

House of Cherith is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing trauma-informed residential recovery programs, safe housing, and supportive services free of charge for survivors of sex trafficking, sexual exploitation, and domestic violence across Metro Atlanta and West Georgia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Survivor Recovery & Anti-Trafficking Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Trauma-informed housing
• Survivor recovery programs
• Anti-trafficking services
• Residential recovery care
• Faith-based nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Monthly Giving (Fight Club): Fight Club is a monthly giving community where donors make recurring monthly contributions. Every dollar goes directly toward helping women recover from trauma of sexual exploitation. Members receive quarterly gifts, behind-the-scenes updates, and have their names displayed on property.
2. Major Grants and Donations: Large institutional donations and grants from corporations (e.g., $500,000 from Chick-fil-A) and foundations to support facility expansion, operations, and program development. Funds also raised through events.
3. Event Fundraising: Annual and seasonal events including Golf Classic, Rewrite Ladies Luncheon, Clay Shoot Tournament, and community challenges. Proceeds support safe housing and supportive services for survivors.
4. Real Estate Partnership Revenue: Partnership with A Happy House where real estate agents donate 25% of their commission to House of Cherith when buying or selling homes with the organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

House of Cherith is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides trauma-informed residential recovery programs for survivors of sexual exploitation and trafficking. It operates a continuum of residential programs — a Safe House, Long Term Care, Mommy and Me, a Junior Program, and an Emergency Care Center (ECC) — delivered free of charge to participants. The organization was founded in 2014 as a program of City of Refuge and became an independent 501(c)(3) in 2019, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Product overview

House of Cherith is a trauma-informed care residential recovery program providing a portfolio of housing and supportive services for survivors of sex trafficking, exploitation, and domestic violence. The organization operates a multi-tiered residential program including the Safe House (emergency stabilization), Long Term Care (12-24 month recovery), House of Cherith Junior (girls 12-18), and Mommy and Me (mothers with children), all offered free to participants. In partnership with The Freedom Collective, the Emergency Care Center provides 24/7 crisis access. Complementary programs include Rekindle Retreats for adult survivors of childhood abuse, Prevention Education with awareness resources, an Advocacy Kit, and the Fight Club monthly giving program. The organization also offers internship and Young Leaders Board volunteer opportunities. All services are provided at no cost to participants, with funding from donations, grants (including a major $500,000 Chick-fil-A grant), and fundraising events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fight Club: A monthly giving community where every dollar goes directly towards helping women recover from the trauma of sexual exploitation. Members receive quarterly gifts, behind-the-scenes updates, and their name displayed on HOC property.
• Mommy and Me Program
• Rekindle Retreats
• House of Cherith Junior

Products and services

• Safe House

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,500 lives transformed since 2014
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Freedom CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 August 2024Partnership in the launch of a new Emergency Care Center (ECC) dedicated to supporting women and families affected by sex trafficking, sexual exploitation, and domestic violence. The Freedom Collective provides a 24-hour hotline and transportation services to assist women and families in urgent situations. House of Cherith provides emergency stabilization in a secure, residential environment around the clock. Ribbon cutting ceremony held September 4, 2024.
• City of RefugecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHouse of Cherith is a program of City of Refuge (501(c)(3)). City of Refuge provides the organizational umbrella and campus location for House of Cherith operations. The Executive Director grew up at City of Refuge, and the organizations share mission alignment for serving vulnerable populations.
• A Happy HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate organization dedicated to loving on nonprofits through Real Estate Transactions. When clients buy or sell a home with A Happy House, their agent can sign up to donate 25% of their commission to House of Cherith.
• West Georgia Churches (Bremen and Tallapoosa)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch connections in West Georgia led to partnership opportunities and the initial long-term transitional home location. A church offered a building allowing HOC to take its first expansion step in West Georgia.
• MOSTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartners at MOST set a Guinness World Record for the longest softball game ever, raising awareness and crucial funds to combat trafficking while supporting House of Cherith.
• University of West GeorgiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents at the University of West Georgia have the opportunity to seek internships with House of Cherith on a case by case basis, providing educational and workforce development connections.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Polaris Project: Washington DC-based nonprofit operating the National Human Trafficking Hotline and advocating for systemic change. Operates some direct services but primarily functions as an industry-wide backbone organization.
• A21: Global anti-trafficking organization operating residential programs in multiple countries alongside prevention, awareness, and aftercare services. Larger, broader portfolio than HOC's Atlanta/West Georgia focus.

Direct peers

• Wellspring Living: Atlanta-based nonprofit providing residential recovery and aftercare for survivors of sex trafficking. Most direct competitor—same city, same population, similar multi-program continuum (crisis stabilization through long-term aftercare).
• Freedom Place: Texas-based nonprofit operating a long-term residential recovery home for child survivors of sex trafficking (ages 11-19). Comparable specialized youth focus similar to House of Cherith Junior.
• Star House: Columbus, Ohio-based residential recovery program serving survivors of sex trafficking, including specialized youth programming. Comparable multi-tiered housing model with aftercare services.
• Thistle Farms: Nashville-based nonprofit operating a residential program for women survivors of trafficking, exploitation, and addiction. Operates a similar multi-tiered recovery model with social enterprise (Thistle Stop Café) for job-readiness training.
• Abigail's House: Texas-based nonprofit providing trauma-informed long-term housing and recovery services for adult female survivors of sex trafficking. Similar faith-based, multi-year program structure.
• Magdalene House: Tennessee-based nonprofit providing long-term residential recovery (up to two years) for women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. Comparable trauma-informed continuum of care model.
• Restoration House: Nashville-area nonprofit offering long-term residential program for adult female survivors of sex trafficking. Two-year program with similar trauma-informed and faith-informed approach.

Others

• City of Refuge: Atlanta-based nonprofit that is House of Cherith's parent organization. Provides broader services including housing, medical, job training, and youth programs; HOC operates as a specialized program within the City of Refuge umbrella.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HouseofCherith
• Instagraminstagram.com/houseofcherith
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/house-of-cherith

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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