Friendship Place

Name

Friendship Place

Legal name

Friendship Place

Website

https://friendshipplace.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Homeless housing services
• Permanent supportive housing
• Rapid rehousing programs
• Veteran housing assistance
• Employment placement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation Grants: Friendship Place receives significant grants from private foundations including the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund ($2.5 million), Bob Woodruff Foundation, and ALTA Good Deeds Foundation. These grants support specific programs and operational expansion.
2. Individual Donations: The organization accepts donations from individuals through its website, monthly giving programs, and event fundraising. Donations support housing, employment, and support programs.
3. Government Grants: Friendship Place receives SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) grants from the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide rapid rehousing and homeless prevention services to veterans.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Friendship Place provides a continuum of free housing and support services for people experiencing homelessness in the Washington, D.C. region, including street outreach, drop-in welcome center services, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, short-term family housing, employment placement, and a drop-in health clinic. Specialized program tracks serve veterans, families, youth and young adults, seniors, and chronically homeless men. All services are offered at no cost to participants and are funded through foundation grants, government grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations.

Product overview

Friendship Place operates as a unified suite of interconnected programs rather than a single product or modular platform. The organization offers a comprehensive ecosystem of housing services (Welcome Center drop-in services, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, and short-term family housing through The Brooks), specialized housing facilities (The Aston Bridge Housing Facility, Valley Place, and La Casa), and employment support (AimHire Job Placement). Dedicated programs address specific populations: Veterans First for veterans, Neighbors First for individuals and families, Youth & Young Adults including the Before Thirty program, a Health Clinic, and a Seniors program through the Aging in Place Workgroup. These programs work together to provide a continuum of care from street outreach and emergency services through transitional and permanent housing, with employment assistance and case management supporting long-term stability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Welcome Center (Drop-In Services) Drop-in center where people experiencing homelessness in the D.C. region can connect to case management, employment assistance, basic necessities, and referrals to housing programs. Open Monday–Thursday.
• Housing Programs Comprehensive housing services including rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, and short-term family housing to help individuals and families in the D.C. region find and maintain stable housing.
• The Aston Bridge Housing Facility Bridge housing facility providing transitional housing services for individuals experiencing homelessness in the Washington D.C. region.
• Valley Place Supportive housing facility providing residential and supportive services for individuals in need of stable housing.
• The Brooks – Short-Term Family Housing Facility Short-term family housing facility serving families experiencing homelessness in Washington D.C., providing a care-conducive environment for healing and rebuilding lives.
• Veterans First Veteran-focused rapid rehousing and homeless prevention program providing case management, employment, and emergency financial assistance to veterans and their families in the D.C. metropolitan area; funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs SSVF grant.
• AimHire Job Placement Employment program providing job readiness training, job search support, and employer connections to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness find and retain employment. Placed 100+ people in jobs in 2025.
• Neighbors First – Individuals Permanent supportive housing (PSH) program that empowers highly vulnerable single persons experiencing chronic homelessness and serious disability to transition into housing and rebuild their lives.
• Neighbors First – Families Permanent supportive housing program for highly vulnerable, chronically homeless families, providing permanent housing along with comprehensive long-term case management support.
• Street Outreach Street-level outreach services engaging individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness in the D.C. region and connecting them with housing and support services.
• La Casa Program providing housing and supportive services to chronically homeless men, often with disabilities or mental health challenges, helping them rebuild their lives.
• Youth & Young Adults (Before Thirty) Person-centered program for youth and young adults aged 17-29 who lack stable housing, including those aging out of foster care, connecting them with supportive services to rebuild their lives.
• Health Clinic (Drop-In Clinic) Drop-in health clinic providing medical services to people experiencing homelessness in the D.C. region.
• Seniors Program (Aging in Place Workgroup) Program supporting seniors experiencing or at risk of homelessness to age safely within their homes through meaningful connections, knowledgeable staff, and quality care; established in 2017.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,443 people had homelessness ended or prevented in 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Georgetown Day SchoolminorOthersRecognized at 2024 Friendship Place Honors for exceptional volunteerism and leadership in the fight for justice
• CORT FurnitureminorOthersLocal business supporting DC families transitioning out of homelessness with furniture donations

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sasha Bruce Youthwork: D.C. nonprofit serving homeless and at-risk youth with housing, drop-in services, and case management. Comparable in serving youth experiencing homelessness (17-29) in D.C. metro.
• Miriam's Kitchen: D.C. nonprofit focused on ending chronic homelessness through housing, case management, and advocacy. Closely comparable in mission, population served, and D.C. metro focus.
• SOME (So Others Might Eat): D.C.-based nonprofit offering comprehensive services including housing, workforce development, and healthcare for people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Direct peer with similar continuum-of-care model.
• N Street Village: D.C. nonprofit providing housing and supportive services specifically for women experiencing homelessness. Comparable in D.C. focus and Housing First philosophy.
• Community of Hope: Washington D.C.-based nonprofit providing housing, homeless services, and family support. Directly comparable as a D.C.-focused continuum-of-care provider targeting families experiencing homelessness.
• Pathways to Housing DC: D.C. affiliate of Pathways to Housing, providing Housing First model permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals with mental health and substance use challenges. Comparable in D.C. focus and Housing First approach.

Emerging players

• Coalition for the Homeless (DC): D.C.-based advocacy and service organization focused on preventing and ending homelessness. Partial overlap—primarily advocacy with some direct services; useful comparable for policy-driven funding trends.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command: Major national nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and homeless services in D.C. region. Overlaps in mission but operates at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington: Large regional faith-based social services organization operating housing, family, and homeless programs across D.C. region. Overlaps with Friendship Place on housing and homeless services but operates a much wider portfolio.

Others

• United Way of the National Capital Area: Regional funder and convener of D.C.-area nonprofits addressing homelessness and poverty. Not a direct service peer, but a relevant ecosystem participant as a major grant intermediary and sector convener.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FriendshipPlace
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_IA_YwImONYuLO5c-h_itQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/FriendshipPlaceDC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-council-for-the-homeless-at-friendship-place
• Instagraminstagram.com/friendshipplace

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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