Neighborhood House

What Neighborhood House does

Neighborhood House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Community Action Agency headquartered in Seattle, Washington, providing integrated human services to low-income, immigrant, refugee, and public housing communities across King County. Founded in 1906 by the National Council of Jewish Women, the organization operates six core program areas — Aging and Disability Services, Community Health, Early Childhood Education (including Head Start/Early Head Start), Employment and Adult Education, Housing Assistance, and Youth and Family Services — delivered free of charge to eligible families through 16+ physical sites embedded inside Seattle Housing Authority and King County Housing Authority communities.

The organization's distribution model is its defining feature: rather than operating centralized facilities, Neighborhood House embeds service sites directly inside public housing developments (Birch Creek, High Point, NewHolly, Rainier Vista, Seola Gardens, St. Elizabeth's, Yesler Terrace, Greenbridge), eliminating transportation barriers and reaching residents where they live. A 350+ person staff — 74% Black, Indigenous, or people of color, speaking 45+ languages — provides culturally and linguistically responsive case management, early learning, employment case management, citizenship classes, HIV/hepatitis prevention, Medicaid care coordination, and youth programs. Service delivery relies on standard nonprofit program management and case management tools; no proprietary technology platform is referenced.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of federal grants (Head Start, CSBG, USDOL), state and county appropriations (King County Veterans/Seniors Levy, Seattle FEPP Levy), foundation and corporate philanthropy (Gates Foundation, Microsoft, Samis Foundation, United Way of King County, Starbucks, Kaiser Permanente, Windermere Foundation), and individual donations from a 400+ donor base via website, recurring gifts, stock transfers, and the annual 'What Matters Most' flagship fundraising event at Town Hall Seattle. Executive Director Janice Deguchi has led the organization since September 2019.

Name

Neighborhood House

Legal name

Neighborhood House

Website

https://nhwa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Neighborhood House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Community Action Agency serving 13,000+ low-income, immigrant, refugee, and public housing residents annually across King County, Washington, through embedded sites delivering free early learning, housing, employment, health, and youth services in 45+ languages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Action and Human Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Early childhood education
• Housing assistance programs
• Employment training services
• Aging disability services

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: Neighborhood House receives federal, state, and local government funding including Head Start/Office of Head Start grants (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families), Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), U.S. Department of Labor grants, King County Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy funds, Seattle FEPP Levy funding, and various state-level human services appropriations.
2. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute through the website donation portal, check donations, stock gifts, Donor Advised Fund contributions, monthly recurring gifts, and legacy/planned giving. Tax ID 91-0568305. The organization holds annual fundraising campaigns and the flagship 'What Matters Most' event.
3. Corporate and Foundation Sponsorship: Corporate sponsors and foundations provide grants and event sponsorships. Notable long-term partners include Gates Foundation, Microsoft, Samis Foundation, United Way of King County, Starbucks Coffee Company, Kaiser Permanente, and dozens of other organizations listed as 5+, 10+, and 20+ year partners.
4. Workforce and Community Development Programs: Employment services funded through WorkSource partnerships, USDOL grants, and vocational training contracts with community colleges and other partners. Revenue comes from government workforce development allocations for employment case management and job placement services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Neighborhood House delivers free human services across six core programs—early childhood education (Head Start/Early Head Start), housing assistance (rental, eviction prevention, shelter referrals), employment and adult education (WorkSource career services, ESL, citizenship classes), aging and disability services (Medicaid case management, caregiver support), community health (HIV/hepatitis testing, mental health referrals), and youth and family services (after-school, mentorship, advocacy). Programs are delivered free of charge to eligible low-income families, public housing residents, immigrants, and refugees across 10+ physical sites within King County Housing Authority and Seattle Housing Authority communities.

Product overview

Neighborhood House is a nonprofit Community Action Agency providing comprehensive human services to low-income communities, immigrants, refugees, and public housing residents in King County, Washington. The organization offers six core program areas: Aging and Disability Services, Community Health, Early Childhood Education, Employment and Adult Education, Housing Assistance Services, and Youth and Family Services. These programs operate across 16+ locations in public housing communities and serve over 13,000 individuals annually. Services include resource referrals, caregiver support, Medicaid case management, HIV/hepatitis prevention, early learning/Head Start, employment case management, job training, citizenship classes, housing assistance, rental aid, after-school programs, youth mentorship, and advocacy. The programs are delivered through a staff of 350+ people speaking 40+ languages, with services designed to address whole-family needs across generations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aging and Disability Services Resource and referral services, caregiver support, health and wellness goal planning, Medicaid case management, and support groups for individuals with disabilities and older adults, helping them remain in their communities regardless of physical or cognitive limitations.
• Community Health Programs Integrated community health services including HIV and hepatitis counseling/testing (SAMHSA/CDC funded), CORE program for substance abuse and mental health integration, youth substance abuse and violence prevention, and the SE Seattle P.E.A.C.E. Coalition.
• Early Childhood Education High-quality early learning programs including home-based home visiting for expecting families and children birth to 3 years, toddler classrooms for 1-3 year olds, and preschool classrooms for 3-5 year olds, with the goal of school readiness. Free for families meeting Head Start eligibility.
• Employment and Adult Education Programs connecting community members with meaningful employment at livable wages and training opportunities, including vocational training, job placement, English language classes, citizenship preparation, and digital literacy, delivered through WorkSource locations and embedded sites.
• Housing Assistance Services Housing support services including emergency shelter referrals, eviction prevention resources, rental assistance, homelessness prevention, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher assistance, and short-term housing stabilization for Seattle and King County residents.
• Youth and Family Services Safe spaces and programs for children and young people ages 5-24 including after-school mentoring, college-readiness support, STEM/arts activities (STUDIO), youth advocacy for ages 12-24 at risk of juvenile justice involvement, and services for young adults who have left school.
• Help Line and Help Request Service Navigation Central Help Line and online Help Request Form for multilingual intake, connecting community members to appropriate Neighborhood House programs and referrals to external partners (rental assistance inquiries directed to the dedicated housing line).

Quantifiable outcome

• 13,000+ community members served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Way of King CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner20+ year charter partnership since the Community Fund era (1922). Major community partner for fundraising, volunteer coordination, and program funding.
• Fran's ChocolatesminorGTM or Marketing Partner20+ year partner. Provides in-kind event support for fundraising events.
• Kaiser PermanentecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner10+ year partner supporting community health programs and initiatives.
• Cambia (Regence BlueShield)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner10+ year partner providing healthcare-related program support.
• Asian Counseling Referral Services (ACRS)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner5+ year community partner providing culturally specific health and human services.
• International Community Health Services (ICHS)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner5+ year community partner providing culturally specific health services.
• Seattle Children'sminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing healthcare resources and referrals for community members.
• Swedish Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing medical resources and referrals.
• University of WashingtonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing research collaboration, student interns, and University of Washington undergrad mentors for youth programs.
• King County Housing Authority (KCHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership providing embedded service space in KCHA public housing communities. Unique model where KCHA brought Neighborhood House into public housing to serve residents directly. Multiple KCHA sites: Birch Creek, Burndale, Firwood Circle, Seola Gardens, Greenbridge.
• Seattle Housing Authority (SHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership since 1956 providing space in SHA public housing communities. Sites include Yesler Terrace, High Point, NewHolly, Rainier Vista. One of the first housing authorities in the country to bring a multi-service agency into public housing.
• WorkSource Washington / King County Workforce Development CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBirch Creek Career Center operates as a WorkSource Connection Site. Partnership provides employment services, job search support, and vocational training through the WorkSource network.
• NavosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Navos to provide substance abuse and mental health treatment integration through the CORE program (Community Outreach, Referral, and Engagement).
• SE Seattle P.E.A.C.E. CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighborhood House is part of this coalition working to prevent youth substance abuse and violence in Southeast Seattle.
• Literacy SourceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based organization contracted by the City of Seattle to provide classroom instruction for the Ready to Work ESL program at High Point Center.
• Westside BabyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Westside Baby provides free diaper and baby wipe distribution at the Greenbridge site.
• Wellpoint (Anthem)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner10+ year partner supporting health-related community programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Community Services of Western Washington: Large Western Washington social services nonprofit delivering housing, employment, refugee, and family services across multiple sites in the same King County market. Direct overlap on refugee resettlement, employment case management, and housing navigation services Neighborhood House provides.
• Lifelong: Seattle-based nonprofit (formerly Lifelong AIDS Alliance) providing community health, HIV/Hep C prevention, housing, and food-nutrition services to people impacted by chronic conditions, homelessness, and food insecurity. Direct overlap on CORE-style community health and HIV/hepatitis prevention work Neighborhood House does.
• Byrd Barr Place: Seattle Central District nonprofit delivering basic-needs, housing, food, energy assistance, and cultural programming to historically underserved communities. Comparable on integrated community-services model for low-income households in Seattle.
• Solid Ground: Seattle-based anti-poverty nonprofit operating housing helpline, eviction-prevention, food access, and family services in King County. Direct comparable on rental-assistance, housing-navigation, and basic-needs case management.
• Hopelink: East and North King County nonprofit providing housing, food, financial assistance, employment, and transportation services to low-income families. Comparable integrated service model across housing, employment, and basic-needs stabilization in the same regional market.
• Compass Housing Alliance: King County nonprofit operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, affordable housing, and supportive services across multiple sites. Comparable scale and site-based service delivery model for individuals experiencing homelessness in the same market.
• International Community Health Services (ICHS): Federally qualified health center serving Asian, Pacific Islander, and immigrant communities across King County with multilingual primary care, behavioral health, and care-coordination services. Listed as a Neighborhood House community partner; directly comparable on multilingual health service delivery.
• YWCA of Seattle | King | Snohomish: Regional YWCA serving King and Snohomish counties with domestic violence, housing, early learning, and youth empowerment programs. Comparable scope across housing, early childhood, and youth services for vulnerable families in the same regional market.
• El Centro de la Raza: Beacon Hill/Chinook Building nonprofit serving Latino immigrants and other communities of color in Seattle with housing, education, youth, and elderly-services programs. Comparable community-anchored model serving low-income multilingual populations in King County.
• Multi-Service Center: Federal Way and South King County social services nonprofit providing housing case management, rental assistance, energy assistance, and basic-needs services. Direct overlap on South King County rental assistance and housing-stabilization programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/neighborhoodhousekc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/neighborhoodhousekc
• Instagraminstagram.com/neighborhoodhousekc
• Xx.com/neighborhouse

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Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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