Endeavors®
Endeavors® (Family Endeavors, Inc.) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering veteran supportive housing, disaster case management, military family mental health clinics, and employment programs for adults with disabilities across Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and Puerto Rico.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1969
- HeadquartersSan Antonio, United States
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Endeavors® does
Endeavors® (legal entity Family Endeavors, Inc.) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, founded in 1969. The organization delivers integrated human services across four primary program verticals: veteran housing and supportive services (Veteran Supportive Services, Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics, Veteran Wellness Center, Shallow Subsidy, Permanent Supportive Housing); disaster relief and recovery (Disaster Case Management, Rapid Deployment Services with 1,600+ reservist staff, and hurricane-specific recovery programs in Florida, Louisiana, and Puerto Rico); employment services for adults with disabilities (Endeavors Unlimited, Job Supportive Services, Direct Employment Program); and supportive housing for chronically homeless and mentally ill populations (Fairweather Lodge, Fairweather Family Lodge). The organization operates 12 Veteran Supportive Services office locations across Texas serving 131 counties, three Cohen Clinic mental health locations in Texas, plus active field operations in Louisiana and Florida.
The underlying operating model is service-delivery based rather than technology-based: there is no proprietary software platform, AI capability, or app described in the source material, and the "platform" is characterized as a case management and disaster response coordination framework delivered through human staff. The core operational assets are physical (offices, reservist roster, shelter facilities including an 84,000 sq ft fairgrounds operation managed for the City of Dallas) and relational (multi-agency partnerships with VA, HUD, Texas Veterans Commission, GOHSEP, Volunteer Florida, The Way Home Coordinated Entry, Team Rubicon, Salvation Army, and Candlewood Suites/IHG).
Endeavors does not charge clients for services. Revenue is sourced from federal and state government grants and contracts (VA SSVF, HUD, FEMA-adjacent disaster case management, state veterans commissions), private donations and corporate fundraising (e.g., Blessing Tree Gift Drive with Whataburger), and contracted program service fees. Geographic reach spans Texas (concentrated), Louisiana, Florida, and Puerto Rico, with 2023 impact metrics including 4,500+ people housed, 1,100+ veterans housed, and 26,000+ Cohen Clinic therapy sessions delivered. The organization holds CARF accreditation (2025) and has been recognized as a Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability for four consecutive years.
Endeavors® firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Endeavors®
- Legal name
- Family Endeavors, Inc.
- Website
- https://endeavorsunlimited.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1969
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Endeavors® (Family Endeavors, Inc.) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering veteran supportive housing, disaster case management, military family mental health clinics, and employment programs for adults with disabilities across Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and Puerto Rico.
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- akta.pro rank
Endeavors® industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Human and Social Services
- NAICS
- Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)
- SIC
- Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Financial Assistance & Benefits Navigation Services (BPAGAEAK), Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)
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Where Endeavors® is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- San Antonio
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices20 records
Markets served
Endeavors® business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Government Grants and Contracts: Funded primarily through federal and state government grants including VA programs (SSVF), HUD, Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans' Assistance, GOHSEP, and various disaster recovery contracts.
- Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, corporate partnerships, and fundraising campaigns such as the Blessing Tree Gift Drive program.
- Program Service Fees: Revenue from contracted services to government entities for veteran supportive services, disaster case management, and emergency response operations.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels8 records
Endeavors® product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Endeavors® is a national nonprofit organization delivering social and human services to vulnerable populations, including rapid rehousing and homelessness prevention for veterans, mental health counseling through Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics, disaster case management and rapid emergency deployment, permanent supportive housing, and integrated employment and job supportive services for adults with disabilities. Services are funded primarily through government grants/contracts and donations and delivered at no cost to clients.
Product overview
Endeavors® is a national non-profit organization (founded 1969) offering an array of humanitarian programs and services organized as distinct operational units rather than a unified software platform. The organization provides Veteran services (Veteran Supportive Services, Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics, Veteran Wellness Center), disaster relief and recovery (Disaster Relief and Recovery, Disaster Case Management, Rapid Deployment Services, Hurricane-specific programs), housing programs (Fairweather Lodge, Fairweather Family Lodge, Permanent Supportive Housing, Rapid Rehousing in Austin/Houston, Shallow Subsidy), and employment services for people with disabilities (Endeavors Unlimited, Job Supportive Services). Endeavors Unlimited also provides commercial custodial and grounds maintenance services as part of its employment-first mission. The organization operates across Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and Puerto Rico, serving vulnerable populations including Veterans, families, individuals with disabilities, and disaster survivors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Veteran Supportive Services (VSS): Rapid rehousing and homelessness prevention program for eligible Veterans and their families
- Disaster Relief and Recovery
- Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics
- Rapid Deployment Services
- Fairweather Lodge
- Fairweather Family Lodge
- Shallow Subsidy Program
- Zero Suicide Initiative
Products and services
- Endeavors Unlimited
- Veteran Supportive Services (VSS)
- Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics
- Zero Suicide Initiative
- Disaster Relief and Recovery
- Rapid Deployment Services
- Austin Rapid Rehousing
- Houston Rapid Rehousing
- Job Supportive Services
- Shallow Subsidy Program
- Fairweather Lodge
- Fairweather Family Lodge
- Permanent Supportive Housing
- Veteran Wellness Center
- Community Based Services
- Hurricane Ian Disaster Recovery Disaster recovery program serving multiple Florida counties (Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Putnam, Seminole, St. Johns, Volusia) impacted by Hurricane Ian, providing case management and recovery services.
- Hurricane Ida Disaster Recovery Disaster recovery program serving Louisiana parishes (St. Bernard, Plaquemines, Iberville, Assumption, St. James, Jefferson) impacted by Hurricane Ida, providing case management, home repairs, furniture, and recovery assistance.
- Hurricane Helene and Milton Disaster Case Management Disaster recovery program serving Hurricane Helene and Milton recovery efforts in Florida counties including Tallahassee, Pinellas, Okeechobee, Orlando/Volusia, Port Richey, and Putnam.
Quantifiable outcome
- 4,500+ people provided housing support annually (2023)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Endeavors®
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Endeavors® technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Endeavors® partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- WhataburgerminorCorporate partnership for the 2024 Blessing Tree Gift Drive. Whataburger hosted donation bins at 75 San Antonio locations for unwrapped toys and household items, with community members able to sponsor digital tags representing client wishes.
- Long-Term Recovery Groups (LTRGs)coreNetwork of local recovery organizations including RISE Orange County, Duval Disaster Recovery, and LIFT JAX. These groups help procure labor and materials for home repairs in Florida disaster recovery operations, working collaboratively with Endeavors case managers.
- Dallas Fire-Rescue, Dallas Police, Parkland HealthcoreMulti-agency collaboration for Hurricane Laura shelter operations. Dallas Fire-Rescue provided screening and EMT services, Dallas Police provided security, Dallas Animal Services sheltered pets, and Parkland Health provided on-site medical care while Endeavors managed intake and operations.
- Louisiana Disaster Case Management Program (LADCMP)coreState-funded program administered through GOHSEP providing disaster case management services for Hurricane Ida survivors. Endeavors operates offices in Baton Rouge and Gretna serving six Louisiana parishes with home repair, furniture, and recovery assistance.
- Candlewood Suites (IHG)corePartnership to provide temporary hotel housing for homeless veterans during COVID-19 pandemic. Candlewood Suites locations across Texas provided rooms for approximately 26 veterans weekly, allowing hotel to maintain operations while providing shelter for vulnerable veterans. Partnership enabled veterans to access safe housing during pandemic when shelters were at risk of outbreaks.
- Team RubiconcoreNational disaster response nonprofit specializing in disaster recovery. Partnered with Endeavors for home repairs for Hurricane Imelda survivors, completing over $19,000 in repairs including mold remediation, ceiling repair, roof replacement, and door installation for families in Harris County, Texas.
- City of DallascorePartnership for emergency shelter operations during Hurricane Laura evacuation, winter weather events, and COVID-19 pandemic. Endeavors operated hotel shelters and 84,000 sq ft fairgrounds shelter, processing evacuees and homeless individuals.
- The Way Home Coordinated Entry SystemcoreHouston region's standardized process for connecting people experiencing homelessness to housing and support services. Endeavors receives all Houston Rapid Rehousing clients through this coordinated entry system serving Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties.
- The Salvation ArmycoreLong-term recovery partner for disaster case management. Jointly processed 157 cases totaling $1.4 million in home repairs for Hurricane Irma survivors in Florida. Partnership includes ongoing coordination for Florida disaster recovery efforts.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Endeavors® competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Volunteers of America: National nonprofit providing housing, veteran services, disability support, and disaster response across the U.S. Most directly comparable peer given its broad portfolio spanning veteran supportive services, disability employment, and community-based housing assistance similar to Endeavors.
- Goodwill Industries International: Nonprofit federation operating employment and job training programs for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. Comparable through its mission-aligned disability employment model and combination of commercial revenue streams (retail) funding mission services, analogous to Endeavors Unlimited.
- The Salvation Army: Large nonprofit delivering disaster recovery, veteran services, housing, and social services nationwide. Endeavors is an active partner (joint Hurricane Irma $1.4M home repairs program), and both organizations share multi-service human services delivery to vulnerable populations.
- U.S. Vets: Largest nonprofit provider of veteran-specific housing and services in the U.S. Directly comparable through SSVF-aligned rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and case management for homeless veterans, mirroring Endeavors' Veteran Supportive Services.
- SBP: National nonprofit focused on disaster recovery and long-term rebuilding for hurricane-impacted homeowners. Closely comparable to Endeavors' Disaster Relief and Recovery program, including disaster case management and home repair/rebuild services.
- Team Rubicon: Veteran-led disaster response nonprofit executing home repairs and debris removal post-hurricane. Endeavors has an active partnership with Team Rubicon (joint Hurricane Imelda repairs), making them operationally and mission-aligned peers.
- Easter Seals: National nonprofit delivering disability and veteran services including employment support, mental health, and independent living. Comparable to Endeavors Unlimited's disability employment mission and overall disability services portfolio.
- Wounded Warrior Project: Major veteran-focused nonprofit providing mental health, career counseling, and long-term support to post-9/11 veterans. Comparable to Endeavors' Cohen Clinic network and veteran employment/career counseling services.
- All Hands and Hearts: Disaster response nonprofit providing home rebuilding and recovery services to under-served communities after natural disasters. Directly comparable to Endeavors' disaster case management and home repair programs (Hurricane Ida, Ian, Helene, Milton responses).
Broad incumbents
- American Red Cross: Largest U.S. humanitarian organization with broad disaster response, emergency shelter, and military family support mandates. While significantly larger and federally chartered, it overlaps with Endeavors on disaster case management, emergency shelter, and military/veteran family services.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Endeavors® leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles14 records
Endeavors® subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries8 records
Endeavors® funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Endeavors®
What does Endeavors® do?
Endeavors® is a national nonprofit organization delivering social and human services to vulnerable populations, including rapid rehousing and homelessness prevention for veterans, mental health counseling through Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics, disaster case management and rapid emergency deployment, permanent supportive housing, and integrated employment and job supportive services for adults with disabilities. Services are funded primarily through government grants/contracts and donations and delivered at no cost to clients.
Is Endeavors® a public or private company?
Endeavors® is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was Endeavors® founded?
Endeavors® was founded in 1969.
Where is Endeavors® based?
Endeavors® is headquartered in San Antonio, United States, in the North America region.
How does Endeavors® make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Government Grants and Contracts are the primary driver. The others are donations and Fundraising and program Service Fees.
Who are Endeavors®'s main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Volunteers of America, Goodwill Industries International, The Salvation Army, U.S. Vets, SBP, Team Rubicon, Easter Seals, Wounded Warrior Project and All Hands and Hearts. American Red Cross is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Endeavors® have an API?
No public API is recorded for Endeavors®.
What industry is Endeavors® in?
Endeavors®'s product category is Human and Social Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGACAG, Disability Services & Independent Living Support, with a secondary code of BPAGACAD, Mental Health & Crisis Support Services. Its NAICS code is 62422 and its SIC code is 8300.