Lodi House

What Lodi House does

Lodi House is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2000 in Lodi, California, that provides shelter, housing, and support services exclusively to homeless women and children. The organization operates a three-stage program model: a 4-6 month Shelter Program focused on stabilization, employment, and goal-setting; a 1-2 year Transitional Housing Program in owned multi-family properties; and a Lifetime Alumni Network offering ongoing access to therapy, financial coaching, employment referrals, and the Thrift Boutique. Core services include case management, free counseling, budgeting assistance, parenting tools, and connection to community employment partners, with all services provided at no cost to beneficiaries.

The organization is funded 100% by community sources (donations, planned giving, thrift store proceeds, and events), with no government funding disclosed. Its social enterprise arm, the Lodi House Thrift Boutique, generates unrestricted revenue by selling donated goods through a physical storefront at 221 W. Lodi Avenue, an online presence on Poshmark and eBay, and an adjacent donation center. Two owned transitional housing properties (528 Hilborn Street purchased 2021, 830 S. Washington Street purchased 2023) supplement the main shelter at 801 S Washington St. Annual fundraising events include Pouring for a Purpose (sponsorships $1,500-$5,000) and Be Amazing, supplemented by planned giving programs and corporate partnerships with Walmart (Spark Good) and Amazon (Wish List).

Lodi House reports having transformed over 1,500 lives and currently serves over 1,000 women and children cumulatively as of its 25th anniversary in 2025. The organization employs 11-50 staff across shelter operations and the thrift store, is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Joey Ferrari with Executive Director Roya Main, and holds a GuideStar Transparency Seal. Geographic scope is explicitly limited to Lodi, California, where it operates as the only shelter specifically for homeless women and children.

Name

Lodi House

Legal name

Lodi House

Website

https://lodihouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lodi House is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit in Lodi, California, providing shelter, transitional housing, and alumni support services exclusively to homeless women and children. It operates a three-stage program model and is funded entirely through community donations and a thrift boutique social enterprise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Shelter Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Senior & Transitional Monthly Housing (THAMAFAJ), Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

Keywords

• Emergency shelter services
• Transitional housing programs
• Homeless women support
• Nonprofit social services
• Thrift boutique retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Lodi

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Lodi House depends greatly on financial gifts and partnerships from its supporting community. Accepts credit cards, checks, PayPal, and Network for Good donations. Also offers planned giving options including IRA/RMD donations, stock donations, and estate bequests.
2. Thrift Boutique Operations: The thrift store sells donated items from the community. Lodi House guests and graduates select needed items for free from the store. All proceeds fund shelter programs for women and children. Store operates Monday-Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM at 221 West Lodi Avenue.
3. Special Events: Annual fundraising events including Pouring for a Purpose wine event and Be Amazing celebration. Event sponsorships range from $1,500 (Supporter) to $5,000 (Title), plus table sales and raffle tickets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lodi House is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides emergency shelter (4-6 months), transitional housing (1-2 years), and a Lifetime Alumni Network to homeless women and children in Lodi, California. Core services include housing, professional counseling, case management, employment and budgeting support, parenting tools, and connections to community resources. The organization also operates the Lodi House Thrift Boutique as a social enterprise that funds programs and supplies free goods to guests.

Product overview

Lodi House is a private non-profit organization offering a comprehensive shelter and support program for homeless women and children. The organization operates three core programs: a 4-6 month Shelter Program, a 1-2 year Transitional Housing Program, and a Lifetime Alumni Network. Additionally, Lodi House operates a Thrift Boutique as a social enterprise that funds programs while providing free items to guests and alumni. The organization accepts donations through multiple channels including online donations, planned giving, and third-party shopping programs. Fundraising events include the annual Pouring for a Purpose gala and Be Amazing celebration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lodi House Thrift Boutique: A thrift store that provides revenue to fund Lodi House programs and allows guests and alumni to select needed items for free.

Products and services

• Shelter Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,500 lives transformed since 2000
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Smith and Johnson LawminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOffers free and discounted services in creating wills, trust and estate plans for those desiring to include Lodi House in their planned giving. Contact: Grace Johnson at (209) 333-9292 or [email protected].
• Lodi Animal Services and Lodi Animal Services FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered for a free microchipping event at the Lodi House Thrift Boutique on January 18th, combining pet services with thrift store shopping opportunity.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLodi House maintains an Amazon Wish List (amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/35R97JZPOUY32) for supporters to purchase needed items directly for the shelter program.
• Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteers from CAPC conducted a 'Give Back Day' to clean and organize the Lodi House Thrift Boutique, demonstrating community partnership for volunteer engagement.
• WalmartminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLodi House participates in Walmart's 'Spark Good' program where shoppers can round up purchases to donate to the organization.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Family Promise: National nonprofit network operating shelter, prevention, and stabilization programs specifically for families with children experiencing homelessness — directly comparable mission to Lodi House's women-and-children shelter.
• PATH (People Assisting the Homeless): California-based nonprofit providing interim housing, permanent supportive housing, and case management for people experiencing homelessness — closely comparable shelter-to-housing pipeline model.
• HomeAid America: National nonprofit that builds and renovates housing for homeless families and individuals, partnering with shelter operators — comparable in its focus on transitional/bridge housing capacity expansion.
• Mercy Housing: Nonprofit that develops and operates affordable and supportive housing, including for families exiting homelessness — directly comparable transition-to-independence model with a real estate acquisition engine.

Broad incumbents

• YWCA: Established women's-services organization operating domestic violence shelters, transitional housing, and wraparound support across many U.S. cities — broader incumbent serving a related women-and-children constituency.
• Salvation Army: Large incumbent operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, and social services nationally — broader incumbent in the same shelter/social-services category.
• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit providing housing, behavioral health, and human services including shelter-to-housing pathways — broader incumbent with overlapping service lines.
• Catholic Charities USA: Network of social service agencies operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, and family support — adjacent incumbent with mission-aligned services for women, children, and homeless families.
• Lutheran Social Services: Faith-based nonprofit operating refugee, foster, and housing programs including shelter and transitional housing — comparable faith-rooted social services operator with housing capacity.

Regional players

• Goodwill of San Joaquin: Regional Goodwill affiliate operating thrift retail stores whose proceeds fund job training and community programs — directly comparable social-enterprise thrift-store revenue model in the same San Joaquin County market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lodihouse.org
• Instagraminstagram.com/lodihouse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lodi-house

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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