Meet Tom Bond, Founder and CEO of Summit Maryland. With the help of Big Think Capital, Summit Maryland is expanding its facilities to provide greater support for individuals struggling with addiction and mental health challenges.

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About The Client

At 38, Tom Bond checked himself into a homeless mission to rebuild his life. After a successful recovery, he was hired by the mission and spent the next 16 years helping to build one of the largest treatment communities in the country. Driven by his purpose to help others, Tom founded Summit in 2019. Summit provides residential treatment for men and women struggling with addiction and mental health issues. The empathetic relationships built among guests are as valuable as the therapy provided. Unlike many other rehabs, Summit does not accept cash or private insurance.

The Challenge

Due to the nature of the accreditation and licensing process, especially in the Covid-era, Summit’s timeline was delayed. Tom needed capital to fund the operating costs of the company and support its significant expansion plans.

The Solution

Big Think Capital provided the financial support needed for Summit’s expansion. This funding enabled Summit to grow from one location with 12 beds to five facilities with 56 beds, with plans to further expand to nine facilities and over 100 beds.

“We are in the midst of a significant expansion, from 1 location with 12 beds to five facilities and 56 beds, and from there we will expand to a total of 9 facilities and over 100 beds. After I applied for funding with an aggregator, I was deluged with offers. I still have several companies calling me almost every day. There was something different about the way Langdon solicited me. He was very assured of what he was doing. He was extremely responsive but never pushy. He takes a relational approach, not transactional.”

Tom Bond
Summit Maryland

The Results

With the support of Big Think Capital, Summit Maryland successfully:

  • Expanded from one location with 12 beds to five facilities with 56 beds.
  • Set plans in motion to further expand to nine facilities with over 100 beds.
  • Continued to provide a supportive community for individuals struggling with addiction and mental health challenges.

The partnership with Big Think Capital has enabled Summit Maryland to pursue its mission of helping more individuals find their way out of the darkness.

“Tom has an inspiring story and an amazing mission to help others at Summit. Being able to provide him and his team with the requested funding to help reach their goals of expansion is something I am very proud of. I definitely look forward to watching their growth and expanded access offering help for those in need with the resources in their programs.”

Langdon Lorenzo
Funding Manager

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