GATHERING HOPE

What GATHERING HOPE does

Gathering Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2017 and headquartered in Aledo, Texas, that provides faith-based community, events, and peer support resources for women and families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. Its core offering is a community-centered support ecosystem rather than a software product: the flagship is The Gathering, an annual national one-day conference held in Fort Worth, TX, which is replicated through four distribution formats — in-person Texas attendance, Host Site hybrid events ($499 coordinator fee), Sisterhood Circles for groups of ten or fewer ($129), and virtual streaming. Supporting programming spans The Sucky Sisterhood podcast (5+ seasons), the Wave of Light virtual remembrance ceremony, Beyond Words workshops that train healthcare professionals, the Fairways for Families golf tournament, a Heart Makers volunteer craft program, and the Timely Tender Tote comfort-bag product line ($65–$150). The organization does not rely on proprietary technology; its underlying infrastructure consists of Squarespace-hosted web properties, private Facebook groups, YouTube/Facebook Live streaming, Zoom-based workshops, and e-commerce for merchandise, with peer connection and lived-experience credibility serving as the operational backbone.

The business model is multi-stream and donation-led. Primary revenue comes from individual donations and the Advocate monthly recurring giving program (described as the cost of two cups of coffee per month). Secondary streams include event registration fees for the annual Gathering and golf tournament, merchandise sales through the online shop, and coordinator license fees for Host Sites ($499, multi-year) and Sisterhood Circles ($129). Major gifts, corporate grants (e.g., H-E-B Community Investment Grant in 2022), and event sponsorships supplement these streams. The customer base is broadly distributed across four segments: loss moms as primary beneficiaries, their supporters (family and friends), healthcare professionals (nurses, doctors, chaplains, students) attending Beyond Words training, and donors/advocates providing financial support. The organization operates nationally through its coordinator network and virtually globally through online communities and streaming, while remaining a small operation with 1–10 employees.

Name

GATHERING HOPE

Legal name

Gathering Hope

Website

https://gatheringhope.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gathering Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides faith-based community, peer support, events, and resources for women and families after miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss, operating through an annual national conference, Host Site and Sisterhood Circle coordinator programs, podcasts, and online communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Grief and Bereavement Support Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAF

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYHLAFAEAO

Bereavement, Grief & Family Support Services (Hospice-Linked)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Home Health & Hospice Providers

Keywords

• Grief support services
• Pregnancy loss community
• Infant loss resources
• Faith-based nonprofit support
• Bereavement support groups

Headquarters

HQ city

Lorain

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Gathering Hope relies heavily on tax-deductible donations from individuals. Monthly 'Advocate' giving programs allow supporters to contribute regularly. One-time gifts and major donor contributions support programming including national conferences, Host Sites, Sisterhood Circles, and the Timely Tender Tote program.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of Timely Tender Totes ($65 single, $75 for 5 mini totes, $150 for 10 mini totes) and Gathering Hope branded merchandise through the online shop. The Timely Tender Totes contain comfort items and resources for loss moms.
3. Host Site and Sisterhood Circle Coordinator Fees: Fees charged to local coordinators who want to host Gathering Hope events in their communities. Host Site fee is $499 (with $250 payment plan option) and Sisterhood Circle starting package is $129. These fees provide access to training materials, branding, and event support.
4. Event Registration Fees: Fees for annual Gatherings, workshops, and the Fairways for Families golf tournament. The Gathering conference offers full-day in-person experiences, virtual attendance options, and Host Site packages with varying price points. Scholarships are available for those who cannot afford tickets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gathering Hope is a 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit that provides peer-led community support, annual conferences, virtual remembrance ceremonies, comfort-item gift packages, podcasts, and healthcare professional training for women and families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. Its core product is The Gathering — an annual national conference delivered in-person in Texas, virtually, and through a national Host Site and Sisterhood Circle coordinator network.

Product overview

Gathering Hope is a nonprofit organization offering a community-centered support ecosystem for pregnancy and infant loss survivors, rather than a unified software platform. The core product is The Gathering, an annual national one-day conference featuring worship, speakers, and small group story sharing. This is available through four participation formats: in-person Texas conference, Host Sites (local hybrid gatherings with $499 kit), Sisterhood Circles (intimate home gatherings for 10 or fewer women at $129), and virtual attendance. Supporting products include The Sucky Sisterhood Podcast (interviews with loss survivors), Wave of Light virtual ceremony (October 15th remembrance), Beyond Words Workshop (healthcare professional training), Fairways for Families golf tournament, Heart Makers volunteer program, and Advocate monthly giving. Physical products include the Timely Tender Tote gift bags ($65-150) containing comfort items. All programs are designed to help loss moms overcome loneliness and find healing in community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Gathering Annual Conference Annual one-day national conference for miscarriage and infant loss survivors featuring worship, guest speakers, breakout sessions, vendor market, and small group story sharing. Available as in-person Texas conference, Host Site hybrid events, Sisterhood Circle intimate gatherings, or virtual attendance.
• Host Sites Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% of loss moms meet criteria for PTSD diagnosis - Gathering Hope's peer support model addresses this mental health crisis through community connection
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Oeste Ranch Golf CourseminorOthers · 1 January 2026Oeste Ranch Golf Course in Weatherford, TX serves as the venue for the annual Fairways for Families golf tournament. The partnership provides space for the fundraising event that supports Gathering Hope's programming.
• Squaw Creek Golf CourseminorOthers · 1 January 2023Squaw Creek Golf Course in Willow Park, TX was the venue for Fairways for Families 2022-2024 golf tournaments before the event moved to Oeste Ranch.
• Doxology Bible ChurchminorOthersDoxology Bible Church (4805 Arborlawn Drive, Fort Worth, TX) serves as the venue for the annual Gathering conference, hosting the full-day national conference with worship, speakers, and breakout sessions.
• Now I Lay Me Down To SleepminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced as a partner organization that provides remembrance photography for parents suffering the loss of a baby. Listed under 'Organizations We Love' as a resource for loss families.
• Grace DoulaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of bereavement doulas that compassionately serves as advocates during terminal diagnosis pregnancies, stillbirth, or miscarriage while celebrating the life of the baby. Listed as a partner organization.
• Labor of HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based nonprofit that supports and equips families who have received a critical or life-limiting diagnosis during pregnancy. Listed as a partner organization serving the loss mom community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Return to Zero: HOPE: Nonprofit providing peer support, retreats, and resources for families after pregnancy and infant loss; overlapping community-based model with Gathering Hope's annual Gatherings and Sisterhood Circles.
• MISS Foundation: Volunteer-driven nonprofit supporting families after the death of a child including infant loss; similar peer-led counseling and community support model.
• Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support: Long-standing nonprofit dedicated to supporting families after pregnancy and infant loss through support groups, education, and remembrance events; directly comparable mission and beneficiary population to Gathering Hope.
• Star Legacy Foundation: Stillbirth and pregnancy/infant loss nonprofit offering peer support, education, and awareness; comparable target population and community-driven programming to Gathering Hope.
• Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep: Referral partner of Gathering Hope providing remembrance photography for families experiencing infant loss; directly comparable beneficiary population and faith-adjacent community ethos.

Others

• Centering Corporation: Publisher of grief resources and books referenced by Gathering Hope; adjacent ecosystem participant serving overlapping beneficiary needs through written resources rather than community events.

Broad incumbents

• Postpartum Support International: Larger established organization addressing maternal mental health including perinatal mood disorders and pregnancy/infant loss; broader portfolio and clinical orientation than Gathering Hope.
• March of Dimes: Major maternal and infant health nonprofit addressing miscarriage, stillbirth, and prematurity outcomes; overlapping beneficiary population but far broader mission and resources.

Regional players

• Center for Loss & Bereavement: Regional bereavement organization offering peer groups and counseling including pregnancy/infant loss support; comparable service mix but geographically narrower than Gathering Hope's national footprint.

Emerging players

• Pregnancy After Loss Support (PALS): Smaller peer-support community focused specifically on subsequent pregnancies after loss; narrower use case but overlapping beneficiary base with Gathering Hope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLbVFsAapv0w-MbNnEd3wLw
• Facebookfacebook.com/GatheringHopeDFW
• Instagraminstagram.com/gathering_hope
• TikToktiktok.com/@gathering_hope
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gathering-hope

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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