svdp cleveland

What svdp cleveland does

SVDP Cleveland (Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Diocese of Cleveland) is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit founded in 1865 and affiliated with the international Society of St. Vincent de Paul (established 1833 in Paris). The organization delivers person-to-person humanitarian aid — emergency meals and groceries, rent and utility assistance, beds, blankets and basic furnishings, school supplies, and in-home spiritual and emotional support — to individuals and families experiencing hardship across eight Northeast Ohio counties (Ashland, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Summit, Wayne). Service is delivered through a network of 62+ active parish-based Conferences (volunteer groups) and seven physical Hunger/Ozanam Centers, supported by 1,800+ Vincentians and a small paid staff of 5-10 employees led by Executive Director Jack Bedell. In 2025 the organization reported serving 180,000+ neighbors, distributing 500,000+ pounds of food, providing $200,000+ in housing and utility aid, and delivering $12 million in total direct assistance.

The business model is donation-funded across four primary streams: individual gifts (one-time and monthly via the GiveLively platform), the vehicle donation program (accepting cars, trucks, boats, RVs and equipment with free towing), campaign-based giving anchored by the 39th annual Blanket Sunday fundraiser plus seasonal Care Club Advent/Lent programs, and legacy/memorial planned gifts. Distribution is purely relational and community-based: walk-in hunger centers with no ID or income verification, and home-visit conferences that assess and respond to need on a case-by-case basis. Key institutional partnerships include Community West Foundation (grant funding for west-side centers), I'm In Ministry! (refurbished furnishings and clothing), the Chambers Community Empowerment Center (East Cleveland facility), Case Western Reserve University (student volunteers), and referral coordination with Catholic Charities. There are no technology products, no proprietary platforms, and no digital services beyond a marketing website, online giving portal, and standard social media presence.

Name

svdp cleveland

Legal name

St. Vincent de Paul Society of Cleveland

Website

https://svdpcle.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1865

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SVDP Cleveland is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit providing food, housing, utility, and basic-needs assistance to 180,000+ individuals annually across 8 Northeast Ohio counties, delivered through 62+ parish volunteer Conferences and 7 hunger centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Human Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Food Services (624210), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAB

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAIAKAF

Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Social Security, Benefits & Welfare Administration

SECONDARYBPAGAEAL

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGAEAK

Financial Assistance & Benefits Navigation Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

Keywords

• Hunger relief services
• Emergency food assistance
• Housing utility aid
• Parish volunteer network
• Basic needs charity

Headquarters

HQ city

Oud-beijerland

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly gifts from individuals supporting hunger relief, housing assistance, and general operations. Donations processed through GiveLively platform.
2. Vehicle Donation Program: Accepts cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, boats, RVs, campers, and farm/construction equipment (running or not). Vehicles are sold and proceeds support local programs.
3. Campaign-Based Giving: Designated campaigns including Blanket Sunday (largest annual fundraiser - 39th year), Care Club Advent/Lent programs, and specific Hunger Center donations.
4. Legacy/Memorial Gifts: Tribute gifts in memory of loved ones, planned giving options for long-term donor support.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SVDP Cleveland provides free, volunteer-driven charitable assistance to individuals and families in need across 8 Northeast Ohio counties. Core services include emergency meals and groceries through 7 Hunger and Ozanam Centers, rent and utility assistance to prevent homelessness, distribution of beds, blankets, mattresses, and basic furnishings, school supplies and toiletries, and in-home visits offering spiritual and emotional support. Operations are funded entirely through donations, grants, and a vehicle donation program.

Product overview

SVDP Cleveland operates as a parish-based charitable services network rather than a unified product platform. The organization offers an integrated suite of human services including hunger relief through 7 Ozanam and Hunger Centers, housing and utility assistance, beds and furnishings distribution, and home visit support programs. These services are coordinated through 62+ parish-based Conferences and supported by volunteer networks, donation programs, and an online giving portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hunger Relief Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 180,000+ people served annually across 8 counties
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• I'm In Ministry!coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerI'm In Ministry! collects, refurbishes, and distributes bedding, furniture, and clothing donations to SVDP clients. The organization serves thousands of local individuals across 92% of zip codes in Cuyahoga County. SVDP regularly partners with I'm In Ministry! to meet furniture and clothing needs of neighbors. Contact: donate items (440) 502-1060, request assistance (440) 502-1940.
• Chambers Community Empowerment CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Father Michael Wittman Ozanam Center is located at the Chambers Community Empowerment Center in East Cleveland. This partnership provides the facility for one of SVDP's major food pantry and clothing bank operations, serving a food desert area with walk-in cooler storage for fresh produce.
• Case Western Reserve UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCase Western Reserve University students volunteer at the Father Michael Wittman Ozanam Center on most Saturdays, providing assistance with heavy lifting and center operations.
• Catholic Charities (Cleveland Diocese)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a resource referral for drug addiction and mental health services. SVDP and Catholic Charities serve overlapping populations in the Diocese of Cleveland.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland: Direct peer operating faith-based social services (mental health, housing, immigration, basic needs) across the same Northeast Ohio geography. Already a referral partner for SVDP and serves overlapping vulnerable populations in the Diocese.
• The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland: Direct peer providing emergency assistance, food, shelter, rent/utility help, and seasonal programs (including blanket/coat drives) across the same Cleveland footprint. Competes for similar donor dollars and serves similar client populations.
• Greater Cleveland Food Bank: Direct peer and likely upstream supplier/distributor for SVDP's hunger centers; the regional food bank aggregates donations and distributes to pantries including SVDP's 7 centers. Comparable hunger relief mission at larger regional scale.
• Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry: Faith-based peer in Cleveland providing case management, shelter, refugee services, and basic needs support. Competes for similar donor segments and serves overlapping populations including the homeless and formerly incarcerated.

Broad incumbents

• Society of St. Vincent de Paul (National Council, USA): National parent/umbrella organization overseeing SVDP conferences across the U.S. Provides resources, the Disaster Recovery Playbook, and the Conference Supply Center that SVDP Cleveland draws on. Operates the same model at national scale.
• United Way of Greater Cleveland: Broader funder/coordinator of regional social services, distributing workplace campaign donations to member agencies. Operates 211 referral hotline and may channel funds to or away from SVDP depending on partner status.
• Feeding America: National umbrella hunger-relief organization whose regional food bank affiliate (Greater Cleveland Food Bank) supplies SVDP's pantries. Represents the broader network in which SVDP participates as a distributing agency.
• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella organization overseeing the network of diocesan Catholic Charities agencies. Operates a parallel structure to SVDP within the U.S. Catholic social services ecosystem with overlapping client populations and donor pools.

Emerging players

• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cleveland: Adjacent housing-focused peer addressing housing instability through home construction/repair rather than utility/rent assistance. Complementary mission—SVDP addresses acute need while Habitat addresses long-term stability—in the same NE Ohio service area.
• Providence House: Cleveland-based nonprofit serving families and children in crisis with shelter and basic needs. Adjacent in mission and geography, competing for a portion of the same donor base and serving overlapping vulnerable populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/svdpcle
• Instagraminstagram.com/svdpcle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/society-of-st-vincent-de-paul-cleveland

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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