HomePlate Youth Services

What HomePlate Youth Services does

HomePlate Youth Services is a Beaverton, Oregon-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2004 and the only organization in Washington County providing drop-in centers and street outreach specifically for young people experiencing houselessness. It serves youth ages 12-24 facing any form of housing instability — including homelessness, couch surfing, and unstable living situations — who commonly present with untreated health needs, lack of childcare or transportation, no prior job training or rental history, and limited financial resources for application fees or deposits. The organization delivers a three-part continuum of services through an Outreach Program that meets youth in the community, Drop-In Services that provide immediate needs such as dinner, clothing, winter wear, showers, hygiene supplies, and laundry, and a Housing Program that assists with housing search, ID documentation, healthcare referrals, job search support, resume and cover letter creation, interview coaching, parenting resources, and education services, all free of charge.

The organization is headquartered at 12685 SW 4th St., Beaverton, OR 97005 (Tax ID 26-1666325) and operates with an 11-50 employee headcount. There is no proprietary software or technology platform; service delivery is human-led and site-based. HomePlate maintains a Squarespace-hosted website (homeplateyouth.org) and uses social media as a supplementary channel alongside community outreach and referral networks from other youth-serving organizations.

HomePlate's revenue model is donation-dependent rather than fee-based, with income sourced from individual donors, corporate partners, and community contributions. Pricing is fully subsidized for end users — all programs are free of charge — and there is no publicly disclosed revenue figure, pricing tier, or fee schedule. Capital inflows are episodic rather than recurring equity rounds, with the only disclosed capital event being a $300,000 grant from the MJ Murdock Charitable Trust on 2022-02-10. The organization was named one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon in 2024 and published its 2025 Impact Report, signaling operational continuity rather than growth-stage capital deployment.

Name

HomePlate Youth Services

Legal name

HomePlate Youth Services

Website

https://homeplateyouth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HomePlate Youth Services is a Beaverton, Oregon nonprofit that provides drop-in centers, street outreach, and housing support for youth ages 12-24 experiencing houselessness in Washington County. It delivers free immediate-needs and stability services funded by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Homeless Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD)

Keywords

• Youth homeless services
• Drop-in center programs
• Street outreach services
• Transitional housing assistance
• Community social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaverton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: HomePlate Youth Services operates as a nonprofit organization that relies on donations from individuals, corporate partners, and community members to fund its programs and services for homeless youth.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

HomePlate Youth Services is a nonprofit operating drop-in centers, street outreach, and housing programs for youth ages 12-24 experiencing housing instability in Washington County, Oregon. Services include meals, clothing, hygiene supplies, showers, laundry, ID assistance, healthcare referrals, job search support, parenting resources, and education services, all provided free of charge.

Product overview

HomePlate Youth Services provides a continuum of social service programs serving youth ages 12-24 experiencing housing instability in the Beaverton, Oregon area. Their integrated service model includes the Outreach Program (mobile community-based support), Drop-In Services (immediate needs like meals, clothing, showers, and hygiene), and a Housing Program (housing search assistance and transitional support). Together these programs offer a pathway from crisis stabilization through housing stability, addressing immediate needs while building toward long-term independence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Outreach Program Mobile outreach services that meet youth experiencing housing instability in the community, providing initial connection, needs assessment, and connection to drop-in and housing services. Targeted at unhoused youth ages 12-24 in Washington County, Oregon.
• Drop-In Services On-site drop-in center providing dinner, clothing, winter wear, showers, hygiene supplies, and laundry to youth experiencing housing instability. Also offers documentation and identification help, healthcare referrals, parenting resources, and education services. Targeted at youth ages 12-24 in Washington County, Oregon.
• Housing Program Housing search assistance and supportive housing program helping youth experiencing housing instability find and maintain stable housing, including support with rental applications and addressing barriers such as lack of rental history or inability to pay application fees and security deposits. Targeted at unhoused youth ages 12-24 in Washington County, Oregon.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• New Avenues for Youth: Portland-based nonprofit serving youth experiencing homelessness and housing instability with drop-in services, housing programs, education, and employment support — a direct functional peer to HomePlate in the same Oregon market with a near-identical program model.
• Janus Youth Programs: Portland-area nonprofit operating a continuum of residential, drop-in, and street outreach programs for unhoused and at-risk youth. Highly comparable service mix and target population (youth 12-24) within the same regional ecosystem.
• Outside In: Portland-based nonprofit providing housing, medical, and social services primarily to homeless youth and young adults. Direct peer operating drop-in and transitional housing programs serving overlapping youth populations in Oregon.
• p:ear: Portland nonprofit offering day services, meals, and mentorship to homeless youth, with a focus on building relationships and connecting youth to housing and employment resources. Comparable drop-in-style service delivery for unhoused youth in the same metro.
• Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA): Portland-based nonprofit providing culturally specific youth and family services including housing, education, and emergency support to Native American youth. Operates overlapping housing search and wraparound services for youth experiencing housing instability.
• Rose Haven: Portland day shelter and resource center serving women, children, and youth experiencing homelessness and poverty. Comparable day-services/shelter model with overlapping drop-in fundamentals and Oregon service area.
• JOIN (Portland): Portland nonprofit focused on ending homelessness through housing placement, barrier remediation, and direct outreach. Comparable street outreach and housing search service model, with adjacent (rather than identical) youth-only focus.

Regional players

• Boys & Girls Aid: Oregon-based nonprofit serving youth in foster care and those transitioning out of care, including housing and independent living support. Comparable Oregon footprint and youth population, with a narrower focus on foster/alumni youth.

Broad incumbents

• YWCA of Greater Portland: Regional YWCA chapter providing shelter, housing, and supportive services including programs for survivors of domestic violence and youth. Comparable Portland-metro service area with broader demographics and a larger organizational footprint.
• Catholic Charities of Oregon: Large statewide social services organization operating housing, refugee, and family support programs. Comparable service categories (housing search, case management) with much broader scope and greater institutional donor base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/homeplateyouth

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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