Sonoma Applied Village Services

What Sonoma Applied Village Services does

Sonoma Applied Village Services (SAVS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2018 and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, that delivers a unified suite of homelessness services across Sonoma County. Its core offerings include street outreach (three outreach workers serving Sonoma Valley and South Santa Rosa), safe parking programs for vehicle-dwelling clients, sanctioned RV parks, tiny home villages, a twice-weekly food program providing 50–70 meals each week, an Extreme Weather Program, and one-on-one case management including Coordinated Entry and HMIS enrollment. During COVID-19 the organization partnered with Sebastopol Grange and Sonoma County Food Bank to deliver more than 20,000 warm meals.

The organization operates a distinctive Village Co-Management Model in which residents participate in site safety, sanitation, and conflict resolution while SAVS coordinates healthcare, social services, and daily operations. Horizon Shine Village — a 24/7 co-managed RV community in Sebastopol launched in 2022 and capable of housing up to 20 RVs (~30 individuals) — closed in March 2024 to enable permanent affordable housing development on the site.

Revenue is entirely donation- and grant-based. Disclosed funding includes over $300,000 from Sonoma County's Continuum of Care (2021) for the Shelter Village, a $100,000 grant from the PG&E Corporation Foundation (2024-10-10), and program-specific support from the Community Foundation Sonoma County and PG&E for the Food and Extreme Weather programs. The organization runs with a small paid staff (~4 listed program roles) plus a 6-member board, and maintains a partnership network of 15+ community, faith, food, and government organizations across the county.

Name

Sonoma Applied Village Services

Legal name

Sonoma Applied Village Services

Website

https://sonomavillages.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sonoma Applied Village Services is a Santa Rosa-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides street outreach, safe parking, RV parks, tiny home villages, food programs, and case management to unsheltered individuals across Sonoma County, funded by donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Homeless outreach services
• Safe parking programs
• RV supportive housing
• Tiny home villages
• Case management

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Rosa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Donations from compassionate supporters fund outreach and survival supplies for unhoused individuals
2. Corporate/Foundation Grants: PG&E grant funds Extreme Weather Program; Community Foundation grant supports Food Program; both grants conclude in 2026
3. Government Funding: Sonoma County's Continuum of Care offered over $300,000 funding to support a Shelter Village

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SAVS provides direct outreach and dignified, affordable shelter solutions for unsheltered individuals in Sonoma County. Core offerings include street outreach, safe parking programs, sanctioned RV parks, tiny home villages, and complementary programs such as a twice-weekly food program (50-70 meals), an extreme weather program, and wrap-around case management connecting clients to housing, healthcare, and social services.

Product overview

Sonoma Applied Village Services (SAVS) is a nonprofit organization offering a unified suite of homeless services in Sonoma County, California. The core offerings include street outreach, safe parking programs, sanctioned RV parks, and tiny home villages (including the former Horizon Shine Village). SAVS provides complementary services including a food program (50-70 meals twice weekly), an extreme weather program, and comprehensive case management with wrap-around services. A distinctive feature is the Village Co-Management Model, where residents participate in site governance while SAVS coordinates healthcare, social services, and daily operations. Services are focused on serving Spanish-speaking clients and immigrant community members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Street Outreach Services SAVS staff meets unsheltered individuals on the street, in parks, libraries, and other public places to assess their needs, health, and dreams, connecting them with agencies, shelters, housing providers, and government programs.
• Safe Parking Program Safe parking facilities offering hygiene services and overnight security, placed on unused lots at churches or warehouses. Designed for the 30% of Sonoma County's unsheltered who have vehicles.
• Sanctioned RV Parks Interim supportive housing providing RV storage, power, water, sanitation services, common eating areas, and 24/7 security at an affordable cost with dignity.
• Tiny Home Villages Long-term permanent housing solution for those who cannot afford market rate houses or rent-subsidized housing. Affordable, space and energy efficient villages that bring people off the street into the greater community.
• Horizon Shine Village Transitional housing village operated as a co-managed RV community with up to 20 RVs and about 30 individuals, including bathrooms, showers, dining tent, security cameras, and fence. Closed May 2024.
• Food Program Provides 50-70 meals to homeless people twice a week. Hot meals and pantry supplies distributed to villagers and unsheltered community members. Supported by Community Foundation.
• Extreme Weather Program Emergency support services during extreme weather conditions, currently funded through a grant from PG&E.
• Case Management Services Personal case workers assigned to each villager providing wrap-around services including help with food stamps, general assistance, social security, MediCal applications, legal issues, emergency shelter, and identification papers. Clients are added to Coordinated Entry and HMIS databases.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered 20,000+ warm meals during COVID-19 pandemic when other services were unavailable
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SHARE Sonoma CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization working with SAVS to serve the unhoused population in Sonoma County
• St. Vincent de Paul Sonoma CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing social services and support to those in need in Sonoma County
• Redwood Empire Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood bank partner supporting SAVS food program operations
• Arlene Francis CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization in Sonoma County
• West County Community ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing community services in west Sonoma County
• Jesus Cares 2020minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based community partner serving those in need
• Homes 4 The HomelessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing-focused nonprofit partner
• Center for Spiritual Living – Santa RosaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpiritual community organization partner in Santa Rosa
• The Living Room – Sonoma CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization serving Sonoma County; features mural of Adrienne Lauby
• The Peace & Justice Center Sonoma CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocacy organization focused on peace and justice issues
• Sonoma County Community Development CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for housing and community development initiatives
• Farm to PantryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood access organization partner providing fresh produce
• Sebastopol GrangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered during COVID-19 to deliver 20,000+ warm meals when other services were unavailable
• City of Sebastopol Committee on the UnhousedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for Horizon Shine Village ensuring city's needs were met during village operation
• HomeFirstminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of SAVS staff members provides services with HomeFirst in the Sonoma Valley

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Abode Services: Bay Area nonprofit operating supportive housing, homelessness prevention, and re-housing programs across multiple counties. Comparable to SAVS in wrap-around service delivery and target population, with a broader geographic footprint but similar operational model combining outreach with permanent housing placement.
• PATH (People Assisting The Homeless): California-based nonprofit providing housing, case management, and outreach to people experiencing homelessness across Los Angeles, San Diego, and other regions. Comparable to SAVS in interim/transitional housing models and wrap-around services, though at a meaningfully larger scale.
• Community Solutions: National nonprofit focused on ending homelessness through the Built for Zero methodology and direct support to communities running outreach and housing programs. Comparable in mission and outreach-plus-housing-navigation approach, though operating as an enablement organization rather than a direct service provider.
• Redwood Empire Food Bank: Sonoma County regional food bank distributing food to partner agencies and people facing hunger. Overlapping food distribution service line with SAVS's Food Program (50–60 meals weekly); listed as a core SAVS partner for ongoing food operations.
• HomeFirst: Silicon Valley-based nonprofit providing shelter, housing navigation, and case management to people experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable to SAVS in service model, target population (unsheltered individuals in Northern California), and outreach-driven approach; SAVS staff already collaborate with HomeFirst in Sonoma Valley.
• St. Vincent de Paul Sonoma County: Faith-based nonprofit in Sonoma County providing shelter, food, rental assistance, and case management to people experiencing homelessness. Direct service-line overlap with SAVS (food, shelter, social services) and shared Sonoma County geography; listed as core SAVS partner.
• Burbank Housing: Sonoma County nonprofit developer of affordable rental housing for low-income individuals and families. Comparable in mission (ending homelessness via housing supply) and geography; SAVS Board Treasurer Tomas Philips sits on Burbank Housing's board, evidencing direct operational linkages.

Regional players

• Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County: Sonoma County antipoverty agency providing housing, energy assistance, food programs, and community services. Shares SAVS's geographic market and overlapping service lines (food, housing assistance, social services); board member Arlie Haig has served on both organizations.
• SHARE Sonoma County: Active listed SAVS community partner addressing homelessness in Sonoma County through coordinated outreach. Directly comparable service scope and geography, though typically operating more as an advocacy and resource hub than a direct service village operator.

Emerging players

• Larkin Street Youth Services: San Francisco nonprofit providing housing, education, and workforce development for youth experiencing homelessness. Comparable wrap-around service model with emphasis on stable housing as the platform, but focused on a narrower (youth) population than SAVS.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SAVSSonomaVillages
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sonoma-applied-village-services

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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