About Us
At Jacob’s Well, Inc. is a tax exempt, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) Maryland corporation, certified by the Secretary of State as a charitable organization. Operating funds come from a variety of sources including individuals, churches, government, and foundations, as well as the program service fees of residents. At Jacob’s Well is directed by a volunteer Board of Directors and Officers. Program operations are managed by a professional staff. At Jacob’s Well, Inc. does not discriminate in employment or services, and is not affiliated with any religious organization.
In March of 1986, At Jacob’s Well opened its first transitional residence, which housed four formerly homeless, low-income, mentally ill men. A house for women was soon opened. The transitional program grew slowly over the next eight years. Our seventh house, designed to accommodate persons with physical as well as mental disabilities, opened in 1994. The transitional program now provides homes to 15 mentally ill men and women.
Note From the President
At Jacob’s Well, Inc. is a tax exempt, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) Maryland corporation, certified by the Secretary of State as a charitable organization. Operating funds come from a variety of sources including individuals, churches, government, and foundations, as well as the program service fees of residents. At Jacob’s Well is directed by a volunteer Board of Directors and Officers. Program operations are managed by a professional staff. At Jacob’s Well, Inc. does not discriminate in employment or services, and is not affiliated with any religious organization.
Frequently asked Questions
what is At Jacob's Well?
How is At Jacob's Well funded?
What does the name mean?
Is At Jacob's Well a Religious organization?
Isn't At Jacob's well just another homeless shelter?
At Jacob’s Well is not a shelter. We provide transitional housing to individuals with the goal of moving them from homelessness to more permanent housing. Our favorable outcomes rate in 2016 was 70%. That means that 7 out of every 10 residents moves on to more stable housing.