Casa Teresa

What Casa Teresa does

Casa Teresa is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Orange, California, that serves pregnant women and mothers in crisis — including those facing homelessness, addiction, and domestic violence. Founded in 1976 in Santa Ana, CA and relocated to Orange in 1985, the organization operates a continuum of programs including an Emergency Maternity Shelter, a Parenting Program, multi-stage T1 and T2 programs, Hannah's House, and Alumni Services. Over its 50-year history, Casa Teresa has served more than 8,000 women and children, supported by 33 paid staff and a volunteer network of 834 individuals contributing 7,187 hours annually.

The organization's revenue model is diversified across individual donations, foundation grants, planned gifts, signature fundraising events, and The Collection resale store. Three signature events — the Gala ($218,571 in 2025), the Luncheon ($302,000 in 2026), and the Golf tournament ($190,000 in 2026) — collectively generate approximately $710,571. The Collection operates as a social-enterprise arm providing recurring non-donation revenue. Casa Teresa is led by CEO Lisa Wood with key operational leaders Kim Self and Chelsea Smith, and is governed by a board chaired by Drew Bordages.

Geographically, the organization is concentrated in Orange County, CA, with no disclosed expansion plans beyond this market. There is no evidence of AI/ML capability, proprietary technology platforms, or data-driven service delivery; operations are people-intensive and relationship-driven. The organization competes in the local nonprofit human services sector where brand trust, donor relationships, and referral networks are primary competitive differentiators.

Name

Casa Teresa

Legal name

Casa Teresa

Website

https://casateresa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Casa Teresa is a 50-year-old Orange County, CA nonprofit operating an Emergency Maternity Shelter and continuum of programs (Parenting, T1/T2, Hannah's House, Alumni Services) for pregnant women and mothers facing homelessness, addiction, or domestic violence.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Social Services for Homeless Pregnant Women

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF)

Keywords

• Residential maternity programs
• Homeless pregnant women
• Social services nonprofit
• Transitional housing programs
• Faith-based shelter services

Headquarters

HQ city

Orange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual donors. The Guardian Angels program provides sustainable monthly giving. Donors can give at various levels supporting specific needs ($10 for meals, $25 for wipes, $50 for diapers, $100 for welcome baskets, $250 for layettes, $500 for bus passes).
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Grants and donations from foundations including The Frome Family Foundation, Hunsaker Family, Redfern Family, McNutt Family, and numerous others. Corporate sponsors for events and programs.
3. Event Fundraising: Three major annual fundraising events: Gala (Luck be a Lady theme, $218,571 net in 2025), Dream Big Luncheon and Fashion Show ($302,000 in 2026), and Neill Sullivan Legacy Golf Classic (over $190,000 in 2026). Sponsorships at various levels (Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Topaz).
4. The Collection Resale Store: The Collection by Casa Teresa is a resale boutique at 234 N. Glassell, Orange. Proceeds from sales of donated clothing and goods support the organization. Run as social enterprise providing work experience for residents.
5. Legacy and Planned Gifts: Appreciated assets (stocks, bonds, real estate), IRA donations, and legacy bequests through wills or living trusts provide long-term sustainable support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Casa Teresa operates a continuum of residential programs for homeless pregnant women in crisis, providing 24/7 housing, nutritious meals, case management, educational classes, prenatal support, mental health and addiction recovery services, and transitional housing on its Orange, California campus. Its five-phase model moves women from emergency shelter through stabilization, parenting preparation, independent living, and post-graduation alumni support, all delivered free of charge and funded through donations, grants, event sponsorships, and a social enterprise resale store.

Product overview

Casa Teresa operates as a residential program organization offering a portfolio of five interconnected programs for pregnant women in crisis. The core pathway includes the Parenting Program (entry point), Transformation 1 (T1) and Transformation 2 (T2) for progressive independence, plus the Emergency Maternity Shelter (EMS) for the most vulnerable women and Hannah's House for women choosing adoption. Alumni Services provide continued support after graduation. The organization also runs The Collection by Casa Teresa as a social enterprise resale store, and hosts three major annual fundraising events: the Gala, Dream Big Luncheon and Fashion Show, and Neill Sullivan Legacy Golf Classic.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Maternity Shelter (EMS) Residential program for the most vulnerable pregnant women, including those chronically homeless, struggling with addiction, or dealing with mental health challenges. Addresses safety, health, and basic needs to stabilize women so they can begin healing and prepare for motherhood.
• Parenting Program Foundational residential program where mothers enter (unless coming from EMS). Requires six months of sobriety and provides case management, goal setting, prenatal care, and classes on healthy relationships and nutrition. Allows women to stay from any point in pregnancy until two months post-delivery.
• Transformation 1 Program (T1) Transitional residential program for mothers who have completed the Parenting Program. Requires full-time work or school attendance with babies enrolled in daycare. Offers opportunities to learn independence and responsibility while continuing case management and life skills classes.
• Transformation 2 Program (T2) Final residential program for mothers coming from T1, offering greater independence in apartment settings on campus. Focuses on building family stability and personal accountability for success after graduation, with opportunities for reunification with children previously placed in others' care.
• Hannah's House Program supporting women who choose to relinquish their baby for adoption, providing a safe space to meet physical and emotional needs while selecting an adoptive family. Women can stay up to two months post-delivery.
• Alumni Services Ongoing support services for graduates including case management, outpatient counseling, education and employment services, interview clothing, High School Equivalency exam preparation, art therapy, personal development workshops, Bible study classes, emotional support, and basic needs for mothers, babies, and children.
• The Collection by Casa Teresa Resale boutique selling gently used and new clothing, shoes, purses, and jewelry for men and women. Operated as a social enterprise providing residents with paid work and customer service experience. Located in a 1905 Victorian Bungalow at 234 N. Glassell, Orange, CA.
• Annual Gala Fundraising Event Annual fundraising gala featuring silent auctions, dinners, and alumni speakers. Sponsorships offered at Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, and Topaz levels; the 2025 'Luck be a Lady' Gala raised $218,571 net for Casa Teresa programs.
• Neill Sullivan Legacy Golf Classic Annual golf tournament fundraising event including breakfast, golf, courtyard reception, and alumni stories. The 46th Annual Golf Classic in 2026 raised over $190,000 net for Casa Teresa.
• Dream Big Luncheon and Fashion Show Annual luncheon featuring a Saks Fifth Avenue fashion show. The 2026 event raised over $302,000 net with 350+ guests and title sponsorship from Patricia Shiley-Magana.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 8,000 women, children, and babies in 50 years
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Magical BuilderscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2023Construction and renovation partner that managed the renovation of the Emergency Maternity Shelter, Transformation 2 building, and Parenting building's community room, computer room and chapel. The collaboration created more dignified and peaceful spaces for healing without significant impact to staff and residents.
• Orange County United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHMIS Lead organization. Appeals for privacy grievances related to HMIS data can be escalated to Orange County United Way as HMIS Lead.
• Magical BuilderscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerManaged construction and renovation of charitable facilities including Emergency Maternity Shelter and Transformation 2 building renovation completed in 2023.
• American Career CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing High School Equivalency Academy for residents to obtain GED. Education foundation supports Casa Teresa programs and staff.
• West Coast UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner supporting Casa Teresa programs. Staff education and training partnerships.
• Hillsong Orange CountymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReligious organization providing volunteers and support including donating bounce house for alumni reunion events.
• St. Martin de Porres Catholic ChurchmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRespect Life ministry donates raffle baskets and volunteers. Knights of Columbus provides snow cones and support for events.
• FreedomHouse ChurchmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFullerton church providing volunteers including face painting for alumni reunion. Also invites alumni to women's conferences.
• National Charity League Orange/Villa ParkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMother/daughter teams provide volunteer support including fishing booth for kids at alumni reunion events.
• 211 of Orange CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInformation and referral service connecting individuals to community resources including Casa Teresa services.
• Cal State University FullertonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner. Alumni have gone on to pursue higher education at CSUF including nursing programs.
• Hoag HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider partner serving Casa Teresa residents with prenatal care and medical services.
• CHOC Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPediatric healthcare partner serving children of Casa Teresa residents.
• Southern California Gas CompanyminorOthersUtility provider supporting Casa Teresa facilities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Maryvale: Los Angeles-based residential maternity program serving pregnant and parenting women in crisis, providing shelter, case management, education, and parenting support. Directly comparable to Casa Teresa on population served, faith-based origins, and the continuum of residential services from shelter through aftercare.
• Mercy House Living Centers: Santa Ana-based nonprofit operating transitional and emergency housing programs across Orange County for homeless adults, families, and domestic-violence survivors. Geographic and programmatic overlap make it the closest operational peer in Casa Teresa's own service region.
• Catholic Charities of Orange County: Faith-based social services agency delivering housing, immigration, family-healthy, and case-management programs across Orange County. Closely aligned mission on vulnerable families and similar funder/donor mix (Catholic foundations, corporate sponsors, individual giving).
• Bethany Christian Services: National faith-based agency providing pregnancy services, adoption, foster care, and family preservation. Comparable on pregnancy and parenting services to women in crisis and on alumni/aftercare models.
• Birthright International: Nonprofit offering non-judgmental support to women facing unplanned pregnancies, including material assistance and referrals to local resources. Comparable on serving pregnant women in crisis but without Casa Teresa's residential component.
• Interval House: Southern California nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Comparable residential-services-plus-job-training model within Southern California.

Broad incumbents

• Volunteers of America: Large national nonprofit operating residential and community-based programs serving veterans, families, and individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction. Comparable on the residential-services-plus-fundraising hybrid model, though at much broader scope.
• The Salvation Army Orange County: National faith-based nonprofit operating emergency housing, family services, and adult rehabilitation programs in Orange County, with thrift stores as a core revenue stream. Mirrors Casa Teresa's blended donation-plus-resale funding model.

Others

• Goodwill of Orange County: Regional nonprofit operating thrift retail locations that fund workforce training and community programs. Functionally analogous to The Collection by Casa Teresa as a social-enterprise resale operator in the same Orange County market.

Emerging players

• Children of the Night: Residential program providing shelter and long-term aftercare for children and youth, including survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. Comparable residential-mission footprint in Southern California, with overlap on the shelter-to-alumni continuum.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CasaTeresa
• Facebookfacebook.com/casateresaoc
• Instagraminstagram.com/casateresaoc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casa-teresa

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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