Project Vida

What Project Vida does

Project Vida is a non-profit community development organization and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1991 in El Paso, Texas, delivering an integrated platform of healthcare, education, affordable housing, and economic development services to underserved populations across El Paso County and Hudspeth County. Its operating footprint includes multiple clinic sites (Naftzger Clinic and Pharmacy, Northeast Family Practice, Montana Vista Clinic), the Early Childhood Development Center, after-school enrichment programs, the Project Vida Clubhouse teen tech center, the Project Vida Zavala Center at Douglass Elementary, and the Roots & Wings homelessness prevention and recovery program. The Campus Care program, launched in 2022, extends clinical and mental-health services directly onto 27 campuses across six school districts (Socorro, Clint, San Elizario, Canutillo, Fort Hancock, Tornillo), using TytoCare telehealth devices for acute care and reaching over 43,000 students and family members since inception. Supporting infrastructure includes 28 multi-family housing complexes and 8+ single-family properties financed through TDHCA tax credits and HUD funding, plus the U.S. Treasury-certified El Paso Collaborative CDFI providing micro-loans of $1,000-$50,000 to small businesses in the region.

The organization's revenue model blends multiple streams: FQHC federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Ryan White Program grants for HIV services, insurance reimbursement (Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, private), sliding-scale patient fees (no one refused for inability to pay), below-market rental income from affordable housing properties, and foundation/corporate grants. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through clinic visits, school-based services, community outreach, and referrals via partner agencies including Family Service of El Paso, Recovery Alliance of El Paso, and Aliviane. Key regulatory and quality credentials include FQHC designation, NCQA recognition, HRSA funding, UnidosUS affiliation, HCQL 2025 Silver, Texas Rising Star Four-Star certification, and Texas School Ready! recognition. Leadership transitioned in June 2025 with Tim Davenport-Herbst named CEO across Project Vida Health Center and the P. V. Community Development Corporation; the broader executive team includes a CMO, COO, Interim CFO, CCO, CBHO, CWO, and a Campus Care Chief, supported by a Psychiatry Residency Program Director.

Name

Project Vida

Legal name

Project Vida

Website

https://pvida.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Project Vida is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center in El Paso, Texas, delivering integrated healthcare, education, affordable housing, and economic development services to underserved communities across El Paso and Hudspeth Counties since 1991.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health and Human Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Life Programming & Student Engagement Services (EDAEAFAC), Health Promotion, Prevention & Wellness Education (EDALAFAF)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Affordable housing programs
• Early childhood education
• Microenterprise lending
• Homelessness prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

El Paso

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Federally Qualified Health Center receiving Federal funding from U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Revenue from insurance reimbursement (Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, private insurance) and patient fees on sliding scale.
2. Public Health Funding: Federally Qualified Health Center with U.S. Public Health Service deemed status. Receives public health funding and Ryan White Program grants for HIV services.
3. Affordable Housing Operations: Property management revenue through below-market rents via TDHCA tax credit program and HUD-funded units.
4. Grants and Donations: Funding from foundations, corporations, public agencies for community development programs including MTAP and youth development services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Project Vida is a non-profit community development organization operating a Federally Qualified Health Center and integrated social services network in El Paso and Hudspeth Counties, Texas. It delivers primary and behavioral healthcare, pharmacy, dental, women's health, pediatrics, and HIV services through multiple clinics; early childhood education, after-school enrichment, and youth development programs; affordable rental housing across 28 multi-family complexes; homelessness prevention and recovery programs; and microenterprise technical assistance and CDFI lending for small businesses.

Product overview

Project Vida is a community development organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of integrated health, education, housing, and economic development services in El Paso, Texas. The organization operates as a multi-service platform consisting of: Health services (Health Clinics, Behavioral Health, Women's Health, Family Planning, Pediatrics, HIV/HEP C/PrEP, Naftzger Pharmacy, Affordable Care Act Navigation); Education programs (Early Childhood Development Center, Project Vida Zavala Center, After-School Enrichment, Project Vida Clubhouse, Training and Development, FuturGen, Parenting Education); Housing services (Affordable Property management, Homelessness Prevention and Recovery); and Economic Development (MTAP for small business support, El Paso Collaborative CDFI for micro-lending). These services are designed to work collaboratively to address comprehensive community needs, with the Health Center serving as a Federally Qualified Health Center with FTCA deemed status.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FuturGen: Evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention program focusing on addressing barriers hindering El Paso County adolescents from obtaining optimal health
• Campus Care
• MTAP (Microenterprise Technical Assistance Program)
• El Paso Collaborative
• Project Vida Clubhouse

Products and services

• Health Clinics Primary health care services at multiple locations offering wellness check-ups, labs, telehealth, pharmacy, diabetes and hypertension care, women's health, pediatrics, family planning, and behavioral health for underserved border communities.
• Campus Care School-based therapy and acute care services providing mental health support and telehealth services (including TytoCare for strep, flu, and COVID-19) on-site at schools in six area school districts.
• Behavioral Health Program Mental health assessment, counseling, psychiatric medication management, and care coordination integrated with primary care services for children, adults, and families.
• Women's Health Well female care including gynecological exams, pap smears, cancer screenings, and birth control methods for women in the El Paso service area.
• Family Planning Reproductive health services including contraceptive care, well-woman exams, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, and STI treatment.
• Pediatrics Pediatric services for children from birth to 18 years including immunizations, well-child exams, lab exams, and Texas Health Steps exams.
• HIV/HEP C/PrEP Services Ryan White Program services including HIV care, ADAP prescription assistance, and PrEP/PEP prevention services for at-risk and HIV-positive community members.
• Naftzger Pharmacy On-site pharmacy providing prescription services, consultations with a licensed pharmacist, prescription refill reminders, and insurance assistance.
• Affordable Care Act Navigation Certified ACA navigators help individuals apply for Affordable Care Act Marketplace insurance coverage.
• Prevention and Chronic Care Prevention and chronic disease management services including diabetes care, pre-diabetes care, hyperlipidemia/hypertension care, smoking cessation, and case management.
• Early Childhood Development Center Licensed childcare center for children ages 0-5 years incorporating Texas School Ready curriculum, Frog Street curriculum, and Texas Rising Star Four-Star certification.
• Project Vida Zavala Center at Douglass Elementary Licensed childcare program for ages 6-12 during out-of-school-time hours and school breaks, located at Douglass Elementary.
• Project Vida After-School Enrichment and Youth Development Prevention-focused program for children and youth ages 6-18 offering academic support, recreation, technology-based creativity, college readiness, and enrichment activities.
• Project Vida Clubhouse Teen technology and arts center offering creative programs in drawing, design, music, film, video, robotics, engineering, coding, and 3D printing, affiliated with The Clubhouse Network and MIT Media Lab.
• FuturGen Evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention program addressing barriers hindering El Paso County adolescents from obtaining optimal health, delivered in school districts, communities, and healthcare facilities.
• Parenting Education Programs including Nurturing Parent/Crianza con Cariño (parenting education in Spanish), Nurturing Program for Families in Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery, and Parents as Teachers referral.
• Project Vida Training and Development Professional development program for youth-serving professionals including the BRIDGE workshop series and professional development workshops for school and community settings.
• Affordable Property Affordable housing program managing 28 multi-family complexes, duplexes, quadraplexes, and single-family homes offering 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units for low- and moderate-income individuals and families with below-market rents via TDHCA tax credit program and HUD funding.
• Homelessness Prevention and Recovery Housing assistance program including Roots & Wings Permanent Supportive Housing, Rapid Re-housing, and Homelessness Prevention services for families and individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
• Microenterprise Technical Assistance Program (MTAP) Business development program providing free technical assistance to microenterprise owners with five or fewer employees, including business planning, financial education, and loan access support in El Paso, El Paso County, and Hudspeth County.
• El Paso Collaborative (CDFI) U.S. Treasury-certified Community Development Financial Institution providing equal access to capital and lending opportunities for micro and small businesses, home improvement, and affordable housing loans, with loan sizes from $1,000 to $50,000 and interest rates not exceeding 10%.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 43,000 students and family members served since Campus Care launch in 2022
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Socorro Independent School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022School-based mental health therapy and acute care services through Campus Care program. Students receive mental health support for anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral issues on school campuses. BRIDGE program workshops and professional development training provided.
• San Elizario Independent School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRIDGE program workshops, professional development training, and telehealth acute care services via TytoCare. Students receive mental health therapy and acute care on campus.
• Clint Independent School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelehealth acute care services through TytoCare for strep throat, flu, and COVID-19 rapid testing with 15-minute results.
• Texas Tech Health El PasocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelehealth partnership that reduced school absenteeism by 35%. Program brings specialized health services to Far West Texas students.
• Family Service of El PasosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated primary health care partnership for behavioral health services.
• Recovery Alliance of El PasosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated primary health care partnership providing services to recovering individuals.
• AlivianesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBehavioral health partnership for integrated primary care services.
• Boys & Girls ClubsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFuturGen teen pregnancy prevention program implementation through Teen Outreach Program (TOP) in community setting.
• West Texas Court Behavioral Health Residential CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNurturing Program for Families in Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery offered through partnership for parents in treatment.
• City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer art instruction and exhibition program for PVASE participants with varied media including drawing, painting, photography.
• The Clubhouse Network (MIT Media Lab)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBest Buy Teen Tech Center member of The Clubhouse Network providing technology-based creative programs for teens.
• United Way of El Paso County - Parents as TeacherssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partnership for Parents as Teachers program providing enhanced knowledge of early childhood development.
• Cancer & Chronic Disease Consortium of El PasosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical breast exams, mammograms, pelvic exams, and pap smears at no or low cost to eligible women.
• Workforce Solutions BorderplexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild Care Services determines eligibility for subsidized childcare based on family income. Texas Rising Star certification provider.
• Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTax credit program offering below-market rents with lower monthly rent payments for affordable housing properties.
• Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffordable housing units offered at rents for families and individuals who qualify based on income guidelines.
• Local Financial InstitutionssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperational support for MTAP and partnerships with micro-lending organizations, credit unions, and banks for capital needs.
• Consulado MexicanosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffordable Care Act enrollment navigators providing services for Hispanic community members.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Project Vida National (look-alike): Note: this is the subject company itself; see other peers.
• Family Service of El Paso: Social services nonprofit in El Paso offering behavioral health and counseling. Project Vida's behavioral health program partners with this organization, and they share overlapping client populations and service models.
• Centro de Salud Familiar La Fe: Federally Qualified Health Center and community development organization in El Paso serving similar border-region underserved populations. Operates clinics, social services, and community programs with comparable scope to Project Vida's integrated health-and-social-services model.
• Centro San Vicente: El Paso-based FQHC providing primary care, behavioral health, and homeless services to underserved populations. Directly comparable as a border-region community health center serving low-income patients on sliding-scale fees.
• Catholic Charities of El Paso: Multi-service nonprofit in El Paso providing immigration services, refugee resettlement, housing assistance, and food programs. Comparable wraparound community services model serving similar populations with comparable funding sources.
• Habitat for Humanity of El Paso: Affordable housing nonprofit in El Paso building and rehabbing homes for low-income families. Comparable affordable housing focus serving overlapping population segments in the same geographic market.
• Boys & Girls Club of El Paso: Youth development nonprofit in El Paso offering after-school programs, teen services, and college readiness. Directly comparable to Project Vida's after-school enrichment and youth development programs, and an existing partner through the FuturGen program.

Regional players

• El Pasoans Fighting Hunger: Regional food bank serving El Paso and surrounding counties. Addresses a different social determinant but serves overlapping low-income populations in the same geography, sometimes coordinated through Project Vida's case management.

Others

• National Association of Community Health Centers: National trade association representing FQHCs including Project Vida. Relevant ecosystem player for policy advocacy, peer learning, and federal funding advocacy relevant to FQHC operating model.
• Opportunity Finance Network: National network of CDFIs including El Paso Collaborative. Relevant peer network for Project Vida's lending subsidiary, providing capital, training, and policy advocacy for community development financial institutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ProjectVIDAEP
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ProjectVIDAEP
• Facebookfacebook.com/ProjectVidaEP
• Instagraminstagram.com/projectvidaep

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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