Bebashi

What Bebashi does

Bebashi – Transition to Hope is a Philadelphia-based 501(c)(3) non-profit community health and social services organization founded in 1985. It was established as the second-oldest AIDS service organization in the Philadelphia region and the first African American organization in the United States to address the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Over a 35+ year operating history, the organization has expanded from its HIV/AIDS origins into a multi-service provider serving low-income people of color, uninsured and underinsured individuals, LGBTQ+ communities, and food-insecure households across Philadelphia. Bebashi operates a no-cost, low-barrier service model with walk-in appointments, no insurance requirement, and no referral prerequisite.

The organization delivers services through the Dr. Rashidah Abdul-Khabeer Wellness Center (primary and sexual healthcare, HIV/STI/Hepatitis C testing, contraception), the Our Bodies breast health program, medical case management for HIV/AIDS clients, the Food First Pantry (a client-choice grocery-style food pantry), a 24-hour community fridge, housing assistance, resource navigation, prevention education, and support groups. Distribution is direct: in-person at two clinic locations (Bebashi West headquarters at 4101 Woodland Avenue in University City and Bebashi North at 1237 Spring Garden Street), through five school and community food pantries, and via community events and health fairs. Recent reported outcomes include serving 10,377 individuals and families through the FoodFirst Pantry, 3,500+ through school and community pantries, 690 through medical case management, and 1,900+ per year with food and basic personal care items.

Bebashi's revenue model is grant- and donation-driven. Funding sources include foundation and corporate grants (notably participation in the Gilead Foundation's $12 million Community Health Worker Comprehensive HIV Prevention Initiative across 33 community-based organizations, a $50,500 Gilead Sciences breast health grant, a $7,500 TJX Foundation & Marshalls Regional Grant, and microgrants from Beech Companies and Aetna Better Health), federal Title X family planning funds distributed through AccessMatters, individual donations and United Way workplace giving, and community fundraising events. All client services are provided free of charge. The organization is independent, with no parent company or subsidiaries, governed by a board of directors, and led since January 2024 by its first President and Chief Executive Officer, Sebrina Tate.

Name

Bebashi

Legal name

Bebashi - Transition to Hope

Website

https://bebashi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bebashi - Transition to Hope is a Philadelphia-based 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1985 that provides free, low-barrier healthcare, HIV/AIDS services, food assistance, and social services to uninsured and underserved communities of color.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Social Assistance (624), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN)

Keywords

• HIV/AIDS services
• Community health clinic
• Hunger relief programs
• Sexual health services
• Social services nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation Grants: Major grants from foundations such as Gilead Foundation ($12M Community Health Worker Initiative), Gilead Sciences ($50,500 for breast health), TJX Foundation ($7,500 for food pantry)
2. Government Funding (Title X): Federal Title X family planning funds distributed through AccessMatters covering contraception, STI testing, cancer screenings for uninsured patients
3. Individual Donations: Charitable donations from individuals, United Way workplace giving, American Express Members Give
4. Community Support Events: Fundraising events including galas, beer and wine tastings to raise funds for operations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bebashi is a non-profit community health and social services organization that delivers no-cost primary care, sexual health services (including HIV/AIDS testing, STI screening, Hepatitis C screening, and contraception), breast health screenings, hunger relief through a food pantry and community fridge, housing assistance, medical case management, and resource navigation to uninsured and underinsured individuals in Philadelphia. All services are provided without insurance or referral requirements through walk-in clinics and community-based programs.

Product overview

Bebashi – Transition to Hope is a community-based health and social services nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs. Founded in 1985 as an HIV/AIDS organization, it has expanded to address broader health disparities. The organization operates a low-barrier Wellness Center (including the Dr. Rashidah Abdul-Khabeer Wellness Center) providing primary and specialty healthcare regardless of ability to pay. Core services include Prevention Education, Medical Case Management for HIV/AIDS clients, the Food First Pantry (a client-choice grocery-style food pantry), Housing Services, the Our Bodies Program for breast health, Hepatitis C Services, Resource Navigation, and Support Groups. The organization also operates a 24-hour Community Fridge for food access. Services are delivered across two physical locations in Philadelphia (Bebashi West headquarters in University City and Bebashi North on Spring Garden Street), with some services continuing at the Spring Garden location following the 2025 expansion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Food First Pantry: Emergency food pantry providing nutritious food to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, serving over 1,900 people per year.
• Our Bodies Program
• Dr. Rashidah Abdul-Khabeer Wellness Center

Products and services

• Dr. Rashidah Abdul-Khabeer Wellness Center A low-barrier clinic providing no-cost primary and sexual health services, walk-in appointments, culturally responsive trauma-informed care, health screenings, Hepatitis C rapid testing, STI testing, and primary care regardless of patients' ability to pay or insurance status.
• Food First Pantry Emergency food pantry providing nutritious food to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, serving over 10,377 people in the past year through boxed and canned foods, fresh meats, fruits, vegetables, and nutrition education.
• Medical Case Management Comprehensive support services for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS, including treatment adherence support, care coordination, and ongoing case management.
• Prevention Education Educational programs focused on disease prevention including HIV, STIs, Hepatitis C, and other health conditions, with culturally tailored workshops and community outreach.
• Our Bodies Program Breast health program connecting uninsured and underinsured women of color with essential breast health services including free or low-cost clinical breast examinations, mammogram referrals, diagnostic services, and treatment support.
• Hepatitis C Services Free Hepatitis C screening, education, and treatment referral services with walk-in testing providing results in 20 minutes.
• Resource Navigation Program helping clients access basic needs including transportation, toiletries, job training, employment assistance, healthcare referrals, behavioral health services, and state identification cards.
• Housing Services Housing assistance programs helping clients achieve stability and self-sufficiency.
• Support Groups Informal peer support groups including Co-ed Support Group, Women's Support Group, and Kiki Lounge Support Group providing emotional support for clients dealing with diagnoses and health challenges.
• Community Fridge 24-hour accessible community refrigerator providing equitable access to healthy and free food for anyone in need at the Spring Garden location.
• Title X Funded Services Sexual and reproductive health services funded through federal Title X family planning funds (distributed via AccessMatters) including contraception, STI testing, mammograms, and cervical cancer screenings for uninsured and underinsured patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,377 individuals and families provided with nutritious food from FoodFirst Pantry in past year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Miriam Medical ClinicsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2021COVID-19 vaccination partnership with Miriam Medical Clinics and Temple University Hospital. Approximately 50 people received first dose of Moderna vaccine at the event.
• Temple University HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2021COVID-19 vaccination partnership with Miriam Medical Clinics and Temple University Hospital.
• Penn MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBebashi's Wellness Clinic partnered with Penn Medicine to provide referrals for free mammograms at any Penn Medicine location during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
• Avita PharmacyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Avita Pharmacy on 3rd Annual Cookout and Kiki Lounge for National HIV Testing Day providing food, music and incentive screening.
• Buffalo ExchangeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBebashi selected as recipient of Buffalo Exchange Tokens for Bags program from January-June 2025. Shoppers can donate tokens to Bebashi with each purchase at 1520 Chestnut Street location.
• PhilabundanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBebashi participated in Philabundance Community Partnership Day conference to discuss Food First food pantry and healthy pantry initiative.
• Strawberry Mansion High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with juniors and seniors to address food insecurity through culinary arts. Bebashi provides food and students cook meals under guidance of Culinary Arts teacher Tim McClain.
• Frances E. Willard Elementary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool food pantry operated within Philadelphia's schools by Bebashi to serve students and their families.
• QueeralityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew partnership announced at Spring Into Action Mixer for new programs and initiatives targeting LGBTQ+ communities.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Howard Brown Health: Howard Brown Health is a Chicago-based LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS community health provider with multiple clinic locations and a research arm. It is comparable to Bebashi in serving communities of color and LGBTQ+ populations with culturally responsive care, though at much larger scale.
• Congreso de Latinos Unidos: Congreso is a Philadelphia-based Latino social services nonprofit providing health, education, and workforce development services. It competes for the same low-income Philadelphia population and shares a community-based, culturally responsive delivery model across health and social services.
• Action Wellness: Action Wellness (formerly ActionAIDS) is a Philadelphia HIV/AIDS services organization providing medical case management, prevention education, and supportive services. It competes for the same HIV-positive population, the same Title X and Ryan White funding streams, and similar foundation grants as Bebashi.
• Whitman-Walker Health: Whitman-Walker is a Washington D.C.-based community health organization specializing in HIV/AIDS care, LGBTQ+ health, and primary care for underserved populations. It is a strong comparable peer in mission, service mix, and cultural-competency positioning, though operating in a different geography.
• Mazzoni Center: Mazzoni Center is a Philadelphia-based health and wellness provider serving the LGBTQ+ community with primary care, behavioral health, and gender-affirming services. It directly overlaps with Bebashi's LGBTQ+ segment and Title X-funded sexual health services for underserved populations.
• Philabundance: Philabundance is the Philadelphia region's largest hunger relief organization and a Bebashi Community Partnership Day collaborator. It directly overlaps with Bebashi's Food First Pantry operations in serving food-insecure Philadelphia residents and competes for similar food insecurity funding.
• AccessMatters: AccessMatters is the Philadelphia-based organization through which Bebashi receives Title X family planning funds. AccessMatters directly administers sexual and reproductive health services across the region, making it both a partner and partial competitor for the same Title X patient population and federally funded service contracts.
• Philadelphia FIGHT: Philadelphia FIGHT is a Philadelphia-based AIDS service organization providing HIV primary care, research, education, and advocacy. It is the most direct peer to Bebashi in the Philadelphia HIV/AIDS services ecosystem, serving overlapping populations with similar culturally competent care models.
• GALAEI: GALAEI is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ Latinx communities with health, education, and social services. It overlaps with Bebashi's LGBTQ+ segment and serves a culturally specific underserved population with HIV prevention and supportive services.

Broad incumbents

• Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC): PHMC is a large Philadelphia-area public health nonprofit operating a broad portfolio of health and social service programs across multiple populations. As a broader incumbent, it overlaps with Bebashi's wellness clinic, case management, and community health services but at significantly greater scale and program breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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