What Woodley House does

Woodley House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1958 in Washington, D.C. that operates a full continuum of residential mental health care and supportive housing services. The organization serves DC residents with mental health disorders through five interconnected programs: Crisis Stabilization (Crossing Place, a short-term therapeutic group home opened in 1977); Group Homes (Holly House and Valenti House, providing long-term 24-hour residential support); Supported Independent Living (shared apartments with ongoing case management across DC wards 1, 3, 4, and 8); Permanent Supportive Housing (a 2025 expansion combining rent vouchers with intensive case management, enabling services to families with children for the first time); and a community Food Pantry open to the public every Tuesday. In 2025, Woodley House served 602 individuals and fulfilled 1,061 food pantry orders (a 60% YoY increase), nearly doubling its reach from approximately 300 individuals annually just three years prior.

The organization's underlying technology is intentionally non-technological: Woodley House does not operate a proprietary software platform, AI system, or digital product. Service delivery relies on evidence-based case management practices, on-site 24-hour staffing at residential programs, in-person referrals, and standard nonprofit tools for donations, communications, and reporting. The asset base consists of 11 owned properties in Northwest DC, representing a significant fixed capital footprint that anchors the program's geographic concentration. The organization is CARF-accredited for Crisis Stabilization, Mental Health Rehabilitation Services, and Recovery Support Services, and holds a four-star Charity Navigator rating and Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency.

Woodley House's revenue model is diversified across government contracts (for crisis stabilization, group homes, SIL, and PSH services), individual donations (including a structured monthly recurring program and bequests), corporate sponsorships (with the 30th Annual Movie Benefit generating event-driven revenue across tiers up to $15,000), workplace giving through United Way (#8216) and Combined Federal Campaign (#48024), and securities/Donor Advised Fund gifts. Services are provided free to clients, with no commercial pricing model. Distribution is direct to residents at owned properties, supplemented by a community referral network encompassing healthcare providers, social services, and hospitals, as well as open-access operations such as the food pantry.

Name

Woodley House

Legal name

Woodley House, Inc.

Website

https://woodleyhouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Woodley House is a Washington, D.C. nonprofit founded in 1958 that provides a continuum of residential mental health care and supportive housing services — including crisis stabilization, group homes, supported independent living, permanent supportive housing, and a food pantry — to District of Columbia residents facing mental health disorders and housing instability.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Mental Health and Supportive Housing Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

Keywords

• Mental health housing
• Supportive housing services
• Crisis stabilization
• Residential mental health care
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Woodley House receives charitable contributions from individual donors, with suggested donation amounts of $50 (one week of meals), $100 (welcome basket), $500 (one month rent), and $1,000 (furnishing for PSH client). Monthly recurring giving programs are available.
2. Corporate Giving and Matching: Corporate matching gifts program where employers match employee donations. Various corporate sponsors support the annual Movie Benefit at sponsorship levels ranging from $1,000 to $15,000.
3. Planned Giving and Bequests: Bequests and planned gifts enable donors to include Woodley House in their estate planning, providing long-term financial support for the organization's mission.
4. Workplace Giving: Donations accepted through United Way Campaign (#8216) and Combined Federal Campaign (#48024), allowing federal employees and United Way participants to designate contributions.
5. Securities and DAF Donations: Donations of appreciated securities allow donors to deduct stock value while avoiding capital gains tax. Grants from Donor Advised Funds are also accepted.
6. Government Contracts: As a certified provider of mental health and housing services in DC, Woodley House receives government funding through contracts for crisis stabilization, group homes, supported independent living, and permanent supportive housing programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Woodley House provides a full continuum of residential mental health care and supportive housing for District of Columbia residents, spanning crisis stabilization (Crossing Place), long-term group homes (Holly House, Valenti House), supported independent living, permanent supportive housing, and a community food pantry. Programs are delivered free to clients across 11 owned properties in Northwest D.C. and combine 24-hour on-site support, life skills training, case management, and food assistance.

Product overview

Woodley House offers a continuum of residential mental health care services across the District of Columbia, consisting of five interconnected programs: Crisis Stabilization (Crossing Place) providing short-term therapeutic care for adults in psychiatric crisis; Group Homes (Holly House and Valenti House) offering long-term residential support with 24-hour care and life skills training; Supported Independent Living (SIL) providing shared apartments with case management; Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) combining rent vouchers with intensive case management for families and individuals; and the Food Pantry offering food assistance to clients and the public. Founded in 1958, Woodley House enables District of Columbia residents with mental health disorders to live with dignity through these integrated supportive housing and service programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crisis Stabilization (Crossing Place) Therapeutic, short-term group home for adults (18+) experiencing a mental health crisis. Located in Woodley Park, residents must be voluntary and able to maintain safety. Provides intensive, time-limited support as an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization.
• Group Homes (Holly House and Valenti House) Long-term group homes offering 24-hour on-site support, three meals daily, and personalized life skills training for adults with serious mental illness in recovery. Valenti House is named in honor of Mary Margaret Valenti, former board member.
• Supported Independent Living (SIL)

Quantifiable outcome

• 602 individuals served in 2025, doubling the number served just three years ago
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Holy Trinity Catholic ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteers from Holy Trinity Catholic Church support Woodley House operations and food pantry.
• Junior League of WashingtonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer partnership; Dina Moussa started with Woodley House as a volunteer with the Junior League of Washington.
• Unity Health CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVincent Keane, former President/CEO of Unity Health Care (FQHC providing care to medically underserved), serves on Woodley House Board of Directors, bringing healthcare policy expertise.
• United WayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDesignated charity through United Way Campaign #8216, enabling workplace giving contributions.
• Combined Federal CampaignminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDesignated charity through CFC #48024, enabling federal employee workplace giving.
• D|WATTS ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJeremiah Watts, Principal of D|WATTS Construction, serves as Board President. Company provides construction project expertise for Woodley House owned properties.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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