Emergency Services and Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County

What Emergency Services and Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County does

Emergency Services and Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County, Inc. (dba Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization chartered in November 1998 and headquartered at 62 Chapin St., St. Augustine, Florida. Its mission is to stabilize homeless families with minor children in St. Johns County through a structured pathway from emergency need to permanent housing. The organization's primary physical asset is a 5-acre West Augustine campus containing 23 furnished two-, three-, and four-bedroom cottages, a renovated historic schoolhouse converted into 11 affordable rental units for homeless individuals, and a veteran home serving up to three homeless veterans with Veterans Administration support. Between 2013 and 2023, the Coalition housed 267 households encompassing 631 children, reporting outcomes exceeding 75% goals on income maintenance, housing stability, and grade improvement for tutored children.

The service model bundles housing with intensive wraparound case management: job placement, resume and employment support, adult literacy and GED preparation (via Learn to Read, First Coast Technical Center, St. Johns River State College), childcare coordination (via Early Learning Center), budgeting and credit-repair counseling, food pantry access, and a children's tutoring and after-school program serving 62 children with ~3,900 snacks and ~20 cultural events annually. Children also access a Summer Camp for Success program. Entry is driven by referrals from St. Johns Care Connect and St. Francis Housing Crisis Center, and clients progress through transitional housing into permanent on-campus affordable rental units. Sober-living capacity is provided through three leased homes in partnership with EPIC Behavioral Health Care.

The business model is philanthropic rather than commercial. Revenue is drawn from individual donations (one-time, recurring monthly, and a $1000 by 1000 campaign), corporate and foundation grants (notably $200K and $300K from Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Funds in 2022 and 2025, and $175K from TD Charitable Foundation in 2023), in-kind wishlist donations, and modest rental payments from campus residents. The organization carries a 4-Star Charity Navigator rating (92/100), received the 2024 Bill Soforenko Affordable Housing Award from NEFBA, and was featured in The New York Times in June 2025. Technology is limited to standard nonprofit tooling: WordPress/Divi website, GiveCloud/DonorPerfect/Stripe/GiveWP for donations, and Mailchimp for email communications. The Coalition is governed by a volunteer board and led by Executive Director Debi Redding, with a staff of 1-10 employees and no parent company, subsidiaries, or external ownership stakes.

Name

Emergency Services and Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County

Legal name

Emergency Services and Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County, Incorporated

Website

https://homelesscoalitionstjohns.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Emergency Services and Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates a 23-cottage transitional and permanent housing campus in West Augustine, Florida, serving extremely low-income homeless families with children through case management, education, job placement, and supportive services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Transitional housing
• Homeless services
• Supportive housing
• Family self-sufficiency
• Affordable housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Florida

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. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals, including monthly giving programs and the $1000 by 1000 campaign. Donations are processed through secure third-party platforms.
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Grants from foundations including Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Funds, TD Charitable Foundation, and other institutional funders supporting housing and services.
3. Wishlist Item Donations: In-kind donations of household items, furniture, appliances, gift cards, and other necessities from individuals and organizations.
4. Affordable Rental Housing: Modest rental payments from families in permanent housing on campus, contributing to operational sustainability.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Provides transitional and permanent affordable housing with integrated supportive services for extremely low-income homeless families with minor children in St. Johns County, Florida. Operates 23 furnished cottages on a 5-acre West Augustine campus alongside specialized housing for homeless veterans and individuals. Programs combine housing with case management, job placement, educational support, tutoring, childcare assistance, food pantry, and budgeting/credit-repair services to move families toward self-sufficiency.

Product overview

The Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County operates a comprehensive homeless services program centered on transitional and permanent housing for extremely low-income families with minor children. The core offering consists of 23 furnished cottages on a 5-acre West Augustine campus, supplemented by specialized housing for veterans and individuals. The program provides intensive supportive services including case management, job placement, educational assistance, tutoring, childcare, budgeting skills, and food support. Families move through a transitional housing program requiring employment, education, and counseling, ultimately transitioning to permanent affordable rental housing on or off campus. The organization is expanding with Phase One adding a Children's Education Center, a new family home, and a service building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transitional Housing Program Structured program that guides homeless families into permanent housing through job training, employment, continuing education, assessment counseling, and housing search while residing in furnished on-campus cottages.
• Permanent Affordable Rental Housing Affordable rental housing for families who have completed transitional housing or qualified through partner referrals, with continued case management to maintain housing stability.
• Homeless Veterans Housing Specialized affordable housing for up to three homeless veterans in a renovated West Augustine home, with the Coalition's supportive services plus additional support from the Veterans Administration.
• Historic Schoolhouse Individual Housing Affordable rental units in a converted historic schoolhouse for up to eleven homeless and extremely low-income individuals in West Augustine.
• Case Management Services On-campus case managers connect residents with educational, financial, and medical resources and conduct goal-setting, budget reviews, and monthly progress meetings.
• Children's Tutoring & After-School Programs One-on-one homework help, literacy support, computer lab access, and after-school snacks for on-campus and West St. Augustine neighborhood children; participants show improved grades.
• Summer Camp for Success Program Summer program offering swimming lessons and access to multiple community camps for children of homeless families.
• Food Pantry Food support for residents and neighbors, including USDA commodities, donated food items, and assistance with SNAP applications.
• Job Placement & Employment Services Resume writing, job search assistance, and connections with area employers to help homeless parents obtain and maintain gainful employment.
• Educational & Literacy Assistance Helps parents obtain high school credentials, GED preparation, and preparation for college and technical job skill training.
• Budgeting Skills & Credit Repair Program One-on-one budgeting training, monthly finance reviews, credit score repair, and a rent reporting program delivered with volunteer bank experts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 267 households (631 children) housed between 2013-2023
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Veterans AdministrationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides support services to homeless veterans housed in the Coalition's veteran home in West Augustine, serving up to three veterans with comprehensive supportive services.
• United Way of St. Johns CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor organizational supporter and member of the Coalition. Provided support for veteran home renovation along with Mount Moriah Baptist Church.
• St. Johns County Continuum of CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition is a member and supporter of the local Continuum of Care, the coordinated entry system for homeless services in St. Johns County.
• Florida Coalition to End HomelessnessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level coalition providing advocacy and support for homeless services organizations across Florida.
• Mount Moriah Baptist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with the Coalition and United Way to support renovation of the veteran home in West Augustine.
• Leadership St. JohnsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported renovation of the historic schoolhouse converted into affordable housing for up to 11 homeless individuals.
• Three Grains of RiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported renovation of the historic schoolhouse project providing affordable housing for homeless individuals.
• EPIC Behavioral Health CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for three leased homes providing sober living housing with supportive services for families in recovery.
• Learn to ReadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner supporting adult literacy and GED preparation for homeless parents.
• First Coast Technical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing technical and job skill training opportunities for residents.
• St. Johns River State CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner supporting continuing education and college preparation for residents.
• Early Learning CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildcare partner helping homeless families obtain childcare vouchers and affordable childcare to maintain employment.
• St. Francis Housing Crisis CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partner directing homeless families in crisis to the Homeless Coalition's services. Referrals include families like Gladys.
• St. Johns Care ConnectcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary referral partner for homeless families, including referrals for families like Safae and Zara. Part of the St. Johns Care Connect+ coordinated entry system.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hubbard House: Jacksonville-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, housing, and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Comparable residential services model serving vulnerable families in the broader Northeast Florida region.
• St. Francis Housing Crisis Center: St. Johns County-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and homelessness prevention services. Listed as a direct referral partner to the Coalition for homeless families in crisis, operating overlapping services in the same geographic market.
• Ability Housing of Northeast Florida: Jacksonville-based nonprofit providing affordable rental housing and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and disabilities in Northeast Florida. Operates a comparable housing-plus-services model targeting low-income and homeless households in the same regional market.
• Changing Homelessness: Lead agency for the Continuum of Care in Duval and surrounding counties, coordinating homeless services, HMIS data, and supportive housing programs. Comparable mission of family and individual homelessness services in the broader Northeast Florida region.
• Family Promise of Jacksonville: Regional nonprofit operating the family-centered shelter and housing stabilization model for families with children experiencing homelessness. Uses a comparable model of transitional housing with supportive services targeting homeless families, the Coalition's primary served population.

Broad incumbents

• Jacksonville Housing Authority: Public housing authority administering subsidized housing, Section 8 vouchers, and affordable housing programs across the Jacksonville metro region. Operates at significantly larger scale than the Coalition, providing the public-sector housing infrastructure that complements the Coalition's transitional housing model.
• The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida: National nonprofit operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, food pantries, and youth programs across Northeast Florida. Overlaps with the Coalition's housing and food pantry services but as part of a much broader regional and national portfolio.
• Catholic Charities Bureau (Diocese of St. Augustine): Regional faith-based nonprofit providing a broad portfolio of social services including emergency assistance, housing support, case management, and food programs across Northeast Florida. Overlaps with the Coalition's case management and supportive services but operates across a wider service mix.

Others

• United Way of St. Johns County: Local United Way affiliate providing financial support, volunteer coordination, and partnership infrastructure for member agencies including the Coalition. Functions primarily as an ecosystem supporter and convener rather than direct service provider.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity of St. Johns County: Local Habitat affiliate building affordable homes for low-income families in St. Johns County. Comparable mission of expanding affordable housing in the same county, though focused on homeownership pathways rather than transitional and supportive rental housing.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HomelessCoalit2
• Facebookfacebook.com/homelesscoalition.stjohnscounty
• Instagraminstagram.com/homelesscoalition.stjohns
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emergency-services-and-homeless-coalition-of-st.-johns-county-incorporated

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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