Company Research Report: Soul’s Harbor
Company Overview
Name: Soul's Harbor
Mission of the Company: "...helping men help themselves, and breaking the cycle of homelessness."
Foundation Year and Founders:
- Founded in 1956 by L.E. “Jake” Stembridge with financial assistance from Ralph Whittle.
Key People in the Company:
- Brent Burmaster - Executive Director
- David Stephenson - President
- Mike Warriner - Treasurer
- Cheryl O’Hagan, David Munson, Danny Wilson, Kim Lockwood, Mark Higgins, Graham Smith, Antoya Howard, Rosemary McGinn - Board of Directors
Headquarters: 13134 Nile Drive, Dallas, Texas 75253
Number of Employees: No information is available.
Revenue: No information is available.
What is the Company Known For: Soul's Harbor is best known for its extensive recovery program for homeless men, offering a structured, holistic approach to combat substance abuse and homelessness.
Products
Product Offering
The Harbor Program
- Description: A comprehensive six-month recovery program for homeless men suffering from substance abuse.
- Key Features:
- Work Therapy
- Relapse Prevention
- Faith-based 12 Step Programs (Overcomers)
- Life Skills and Anger Management Classes
- Daily AA and NA Meetings
- Optional Religious Activities
Thrift Stores
- Located in Ennis, Ferris, Seagoville, and Waxahachie, Texas.
- Serve as a primary source of financial support for the shelter while providing job training for residents.
Recent Developments
New Programs and Features
Insights Series
- Recently launched a series of articles titled “Insights”, contributed by Registered Nurse Cynthia Blair, focusing on addiction and recovery from the perspective of family members.
Partnerships and Collaborations:
- Partnered with the Regional Black Contractors Association (RBCA) and Dallas College to provide job training and certifications for residents.
Events and Milestones
- Annual Soul’s Harbor Charity Golf Tournament: Successful fundraiser involving community and sponsors to support facility updates.
- Thrift Stores Achievements: Multiple stores earned “Best of Awards” based on community votes.
Facility Improvements
- Recent financial support enabled updates to facilities, including partial cementing of the formerly dirt driveway, improving logistics, especially during inclement weather.
Community and Support Network
- Established a robust support network involving a range of seminar series, including “Owner of the Brain,” renowned for helping reframe and change harmful patterns.
- Mark Higgins, Board Member, volunteers his time teaching bible studies to residents, greatly enriching the spiritual aspect of recovery.
Note on Availability of Information:
Some financial data and specific employee numbers are unavailable. Information is based on recent newsletters, community initiatives, and publicly shared company activities.
