30% From Program Revenue: How Helping Up Mission Funds Recovery Without Medicaid

**Helping Up Mission, Baltimore, and a life shaped by serving people in crisis** James Misner talks with Daniel Stoltzfus, CEO of Helping Up Mission in Baltimore, about the personal calling that led him into addiction recovery and homelessness work, the mission’s 140-year history, and how it navigates changing policies while staying focused on trust, relationships, and transformation. Daniel also shares how a life-changing experience at age 19 shaped his path, along with insights on Baltimore’s recovery, nonprofit leadership, succession, and sustainable funding. **Key Topics** - Daniel’s calling began at 19 on the Relief Bus in NYC. - Isaiah 58 shaped his view of service and vocation. - Helping Up Mission was founded in Baltimore in 1885. - Its original mission included women and children. - The mission expanded to women and children in 2020. - Daniel sees this growth as returning to its roots. - Baltimore shows both deep need and real renewal. - Overdoses, crime, prayer, and partnerships shape the city. - Daniel supports housing, harm reduction, and recovery together. - Recovery depends on trust, relationships, and readiness. **Timestamps** 00:00 - Daniel’s introduction and why this matters 00:52 - Mission service and street addiction in NYC 03:12 - The moment in Maria Hernandez Park that changed his life 04:20 - Isaiah 58 and his call to service 05:42 - 30 years in addiction, homelessness, and poverty work 07:16 - Helping Up Mission’s founding in 1885 08:42 - Historic board minutes and early mission language 10:05 - Expanding from men’s shelter to recovery and women’s services 11:33 - Discovering the founder lived near today’s campus 13:15 - Why rescue missions emerged during economic crises 15:12 - What early records reveal about resilience 16:36 - Emergency funds, near closures, and faith 18:20 - Why Baltimore is often misunderstood 19:19 - Street outreach and active addiction 20:15 - Overdose deaths and the people behind the numbers 22:14 - A vision for Baltimore’s recovery 24:09 - Prayer, churches, leaders, and the city 26:32 - Succeeding a long-tenured CEO 32:41 - Housing first, harm reduction, and recovery 34:36 - 12-step and Christ-centered recovery 37:21 - Narcan and going beyond harm reduction 39:39 - Why strong nonprofits embrace paradox 40:27 - What failed: oversimplifying with a hotline 41:26 - Telling client stories with dignity and consent 42:55 - Building diversified nonprofit revenue 45:03 - Helping Up Mission’s next 5–10 years 47:39 - Connecting with Daniel and Helping Up Mission **Resources & Links:** - The Kipos Group Website - Schedule a Discovery Call with James - Connect with James Misner on Linkedin **Connect with Daniel:** - Helping Up Mission Official Website - Connect with Daniel on Linkedin