What St. Barnabas Senior Services does

St. Barnabas Senior Services (SBSS) is an independent, nonsectarian nonprofit organization founded in 1908 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, that delivers an integrated portfolio of services to economically vulnerable older adults across the Greater Los Angeles Area. The organization operates three community centers (Mid-City at 675 S. Carondelet St., Echo Park at 1021 N. Alvarado St., and Hollywood at 5170 Santa Monica Blvd.), six satellite meal sites (including Angelus Plaza, Crescent Arms, Grand Plaza Senior Apartments, Griffith Park, and Las Palmas), home-delivered meal routes via St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, and wheelchair-accessible door-to-door transportation. Its service portfolio comprises eight core programs: on-site Lunch Program, Meal Delivery, Transportation, Education (financial literacy, technology basics, arts and creativity, ESL, Cyber Cafés), Health & Fitness, Care Management, Family Caregiver Support, and Tech4Life digital literacy.

Its primary "customer" segment is the 18,000+ older adults served annually — typically in their mid-70s, often living alone with Social Security income of $800-$900/month, frequently monolingual in languages other than English, and reliant on Medicare or Medicaid. SBSS employs a multilingual (English, Korean, Spanish) care-management team that builds long-term advocacy relationships, addressing food insecurity, transportation barriers, social isolation, caregiver burnout, and digital exclusion. No proprietary technology platform supports these services; the operations stack is service-delivery and casework-driven rather than software-driven.

SBSS operates as a 501(c)-style charitable entity funded through three principal revenue streams: (a) donations and charitable contributions via GiveLively portal, direct mail, and signature events (Snow Ball, Evening in Paris); (b) foundation and government grants from sources including the City of Los Angeles Department of Aging, Health Net (a $295K grant awarded July 2025 for facility expansion and senior services), the Elizabeth R. Koch Foundation (part of a $2.4M cohort awarded September 2025), and others; and (c) corporate sponsorships tied to events and programs. All services are provided free of charge to eligible participants age 60+ (or 55+ for community centers), making the organization a price-inelastic public-good provider rather than a fee-for-service operator. Headcount is 11-50 employees, with strategic partnerships (St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, QueensCare, DaVita, Arthritis Foundation, Parkinson's Foundation, Music Mends Minds) extending clinical and programmatic reach.

Name

St. Barnabas Senior Services

Legal name

St. Barnabas Senior Services

Website

https://sbssla.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Barnabas Senior Services is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit founded in 1908 that delivers free integrated senior services — meals, transportation, care management, education, fitness, and caregiver support — to over 18,000 economically vulnerable older adults annually through three community centers and six meal sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ), Meal Preparation & Nutrition Support (Non-Medical) (HSABAAAC), Light Housekeeping & Home Upkeep (Non-Medical) (HSABAAAD)

Keywords

• Senior care services
• Aging in place
• Meal delivery programs
• Care management
• Nonprofit community services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: SBSS raises funds from individual donors via its website donation portal (GiveLively), direct mail, and event-based fundraising campaigns such as the Snow Ball and Evening in Paris. Donations support core services including meals, transportation, and wellness programs.
2. Foundation and Government Grants: SBSS receives grant funding from foundations such as the Elizabeth R. Koch Foundation and government agencies including the City of Los Angeles Department of Aging, Health Net, and others. Grants fund specific programs in nutrition, wellness, transportation, caregiver support, and digital inclusion.
3. Sponsorships and Corporate Partnerships: SBSS offers corporate sponsorship opportunities for signature events and core service programs, allowing businesses to engage with the LA senior community while supporting SBSS operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

St. Barnabas Senior Services (SBSS) is a nonprofit organization that provides free, integrated senior care programs — including on-site lunches, home-delivered meals, door-to-door transportation, multilingual care management, family caregiver support, education, health and fitness classes, and technology education — to economically vulnerable older adults aged 55 and over across the Greater Los Angeles Area. Services are delivered through three community center locations (Mid-City, Echo Park, Hollywood), six satellite meal sites, and home-based delivery routes, and are funded entirely through donations, grants, and government contracts rather than participant fees.

Product overview

St. Barnabas Senior Services (SBSS) operates as a nonprofit senior services agency providing a comprehensive suite of programs for older adults in the Greater Los Angeles area. The organization offers eight core service programs: Lunch Program (on-site dining), Meal Delivery (home-delivered meals), Transportation Services, Education Programs, Health & Fitness Programs, Care Management, Family Caregiver Support, and Tech4Life technology education. These programs are delivered through three community center locations (Mid-City, Echo Park, and Hollywood) and multiple community meal sites. Services focus on promoting independent living, reducing isolation, and improving health outcomes for seniors aged 55 and older.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tech4Life: A technology education program where real older adults try new technology, showing how it can make everyday life easier and more connected.
• Champion Your Health

Products and services

• Lunch Program (On-Site Dining) On-site meal service offering nutritious, senior-friendly meals in a welcoming social dining environment, served Monday through Friday from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, free of charge to eligible older adults.
• Meal Delivery (Home-Delivered Meals) Home-delivered meal program providing fresh, nutritious meals directly to homebound seniors' doors, accompanied by wellness checks and social interaction from staff and volunteers. Meals prepared in partnership with St. Vincent Meals on Wheels.
• Transportation Services Door-to-door transportation service for older adults and individuals with limited mobility, providing free rides to SBSS facilities, medical appointments, grocery stores, and other essential destinations. The service accommodates wheelchair-bound participants and operates Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, with over 1,000 rides provided each month.
• Education Programs Educational programs for older adults including Financial Literacy, Health & Wellness, Technology Basics, Arts & Creativity, and Language Learning (ESL), delivered in-person at community centers and via virtual workshops, plus Cyber Cafés providing free broadband access and technology assistance.
• Health & Fitness Programs Health and fitness programs designed for older adults, including group exercise classes (yoga, tai chi, strength training), health screenings, wellness workshops, and senior-friendly gym equipment at community centers.
• Care Management Personalized support and advocacy services connecting older adults with dedicated multilingual care managers who assess needs and develop customized care plans. Services include assistance with medical services, forms completion, transportation, housing, and government benefits.
• Family Caregiver Support Program providing family caregivers with support services, education, and resources including support groups, education and training programs, and respite services to help navigate caregiving challenges.
• Tech4Life Technology education initiative under SBSS that helps older adults learn to use smartphones, tablets, internet, and smart devices safely, with video demonstrations and hands-on workshops including 1:1 tech assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 295,000 meals and provided more than 190,000 hours of case management in the past year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• St. Vincent Meals on WheelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBSS partners with St. Vincent Meals on Wheels to provide home-delivered meals to homebound older adults. St. Vincent's kitchen prepares the warm, nutritious meals that SBSS volunteers and staff deliver directly to clients' homes, combining meal provision with wellness checks and social interaction.
• QueensCaresecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerQueensCare partners with SBSS to provide blood pressure screenings for older adults as part of SBSS's preventative health and wellness programming. This partnership supports early detection of cardiovascular issues among SBSS clients.
• DaVitasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaVita Community Health Experience partners with SBSS to provide health screening information and resources for older adults, including dialysis access information and community health education events.
• Arthritis FoundationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Arthritis Foundation provides evidence-based workshops and resources that SBSS integrates into its chronic condition support programming for older adults, helping participants manage arthritis pain and maintain mobility.
• Parkinson's FoundationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Parkinson's Foundation provides resources and education that SBSS incorporates into its wellness programming for clients living with Parkinson's disease, supporting movement, balance, and quality of life.
• Music Mends MindssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic Mends Minds sessions use music to spark memory and joy for older adults, particularly those with cognitive decline or Alzheimer's. SBSS hosts these sessions as part of its brain health and memory programs, reducing isolation and creating meaningful social experiences.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• St. Vincent Meals on Wheels: Direct operational partner producing the warm meals SBSS delivers to homebound seniors. St. Vincent runs a much larger meal-production operation across LA, making it both a co-provider and a peer in the same senior nutrition space.
• WISE & Healthy Aging: Long-standing LA County nonprofit providing senior services including meals, transportation, care management, and adult day programs—directly comparable in mission, geography, and integrated service mix to SBSS.
• Jewish Family Service Los Angeles: Major LA-area social services nonprofit offering case management, meals, caregiver support, and senior programs for vulnerable older adults, competing for similar grants and donor dollars.
• Catholic Charities of Los Angeles: Large LA-based nonprofit delivering social services including senior nutrition, case management, and caregiver programs to low-income populations—directly overlapping SBSS's client base and service types.
• Chinatown Service Center: LA nonprofit providing multilingual social services, senior programming, meals, and case management to Asian American and other vulnerable seniors—comparable in mission, multicultural care model, and LA geography.

Broad incumbents

• L.A. Department of Aging: City government funder and operator of senior services (meals, transportation, caregiver support) that funds and supplements SBSS's programs; broadly comparable in services offered, but operates citywide rather than as a single nonprofit.
• AARP Foundation: National nonprofit focused on low-income 50+ adults with programs in hunger, isolation, and income—comparable in target population and mission areas but operates at much larger national scale.
• Front Porch: California-based nonprofit operator of senior living and services including wellness, transportation, and community programs; comparable service taxonomy but heavier on residential senior living than SBSS's community-based model.
• Belmont Village Senior Living: For-profit operator of senior living communities with integrated wellness, transportation, and care services—overlapping services (meals, fitness, care) but operating residential rather than community-based models.

Others

• Meals on Wheels America: National umbrella organization supporting local Meals on Wheels programs nationwide, including partnerships with SBSS's meal-delivery operations—comparable in elder nutrition mission but functions primarily as a network/support org rather than service operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SBSSla
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SBSSLA1908
• Facebookfacebook.com/SBSSla
• Instagraminstagram.com/sbssla

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Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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