What Cocoon House does

Cocoon House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1991 and headquartered at 3530 Colby Ave, Everett, Washington. It provides emergency shelter, safe housing, family engagement, street outreach, education and employment support, and a drop-in center (UTURN) for youth ages 13-24 experiencing homelessness in Snohomish County. The organization operates across multiple physical sites — Everett (HQ plus a Cedar Street location), Monroe (emergency shelter), and Lynnwood (Neighborhood Center expansion into South Snohomish County) — and delivered 11,529 bed nights, 5,765 UTURN visits, and 5,750 basic-needs items in the most recent reporting period. Its "wraparound" service model is designed to meet youth where they are physically and emotionally, with case-management pathways covering shelter, family reunification, and education/employment stabilization.

The organization has no proprietary technology product; its core "technology" is the coordinated delivery of in-person social services by 51-100 staff and volunteers. Revenue is generated entirely through donations and philanthropic channels: individual giving (recurring and one-time), a four-tier corporate sponsorship program (Diamond/Gold/Silver/Bronze with named partners including Fortive, McClain, Alpine, Boeing, Wellpoint, BECU, and Moss Adams), corporate matching gifts (over $40,000 in the most recent year), and fundraising events anchored by the annual An Evening in SILK gala and the Butterfly Celebration. All services are provided free of charge to youth; there is no pricing model and no commercial distribution channel.

The go-to-market motion is community-led rather than commercial: awareness is built through local earned media (HeraldNet, Mukilteo Beacon, Lynnwood Times, My Edmonds News), the "Unhoused and Unscripted" podcast hosted by CEO Joseph Alonzo, an email newsletter, social channels, volunteer programs, and Flutter Tours / Quarterly Forums. Strategic positioning rests on 35 years of operating history, the 2025 Best Non-Profit of Snohomish County recognition, founder Sarri Gilman's published origin-story book, and a diversified institutional donor base rather than any technology moat.

Name

Cocoon House

Legal name

Cocoon House

Website

https://cocoonhouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cocoon House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991 that delivers emergency shelter, housing, family engagement, outreach, and education support to youth ages 13-24 experiencing homelessness in Snohomish County, Washington, funded by donations, corporate sponsorships, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Homeless Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Child and Youth Services (62411), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Youth homeless shelter
• Emergency shelter services
• Family engagement programs
• Street outreach services
• Drop-in center services

Headquarters

HQ city

Everett

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Recurring and one-time donations from individuals supporting youth homelessness programs
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Annual corporate sponsorships at Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers providing funding and community support
3. Fundraising Events: Major annual events including An Evening in SILK auction gala and Butterfly Celebration that raise funds and awareness
4. Matching Gifts: Corporate matching gift programs where employers match employee donations

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cocoon House provides free emergency and transitional shelter, a drop-in center, street outreach, family engagement for reunification, and education and employment support to youth ages 13-24 experiencing homelessness in Snohomish County, Washington. Services are delivered through physical program sites including Cocoon House East, the UTURN drop-in center, and partnerships at the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center.

Product overview

Cocoon House is a nonprofit youth homeless shelter and support organization providing a coordinated suite of services to young people ages 13-24 experiencing homelessness in Snohomish County, Washington. The organization operates a drop-in center (U-Turn), emergency and transitional shelter facilities, and delivers programs in family engagement, outreach, and education/employment support. These services work together to meet youth where they are physically and emotionally, providing shelter, stability, and pathways to self-sufficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Unhoused and Unscripted: The official podcast of Cocoon House, hosted by CEO Joseph Alonzo, exploring real experiences and urgent issues facing young people in Snohomish County.

Products and services

• Shelter and Safe Housing
• Family Engagement
• Outreach Services
• Education and Employment Support
• UTURN Drop-In Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,529 bed nights provided
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered major.

• Lynnwood Neighborhood CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCocoon House expanding services in South Snohomish County through partnership at the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center
• Premera Blue CrossmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenerously hosting Butterfly Celebration event at Discovery Hall; partnership supporting youth health services

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• YouthCare: Seattle-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, drop-in services, housing, and education programs for youth experiencing homelessness ages 12-24. Directly comparable as a regional youth homelessness services provider operating in the same Pacific Northwest market.
• Mary's Place: Greater Seattle area nonprofit providing emergency shelter and housing for families and children experiencing homelessness, including specific youth programs. Highly comparable in mission, region, and service delivery model including drop-in centers and family engagement.
• Everett Gospel Mission: Local Everett-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, meals, and recovery services. Comparable as a direct peer providing emergency shelter and basic needs services in the same city as Cocoon House's headquarters.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Community Services of Western Washington: Long-established regional social services nonprofit offering housing, shelter, case management, and family services across Western Washington. Comparable as a broader social services incumbent operating overlapping programs in Cocoon House's service region.
• Volunteers of America Western Washington: Regional affiliate of a national nonprofit providing housing, homeless services, and youth/family programs across Western Washington. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the housing and homelessness services space with overlapping service offerings.
• Cocoon House peer: HopeLink: Eastside/King County social services nonprofit providing housing, food, and family support services. Comparable as a regional social services incumbent with overlapping programs in shelter and housing assistance in the greater Puget Sound area.
• Salvation Army Northwest: Regional operations of The Salvation Army providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and social services across the Pacific Northwest. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating emergency shelter and youth/family services in overlapping geographies.

Regional players

• Lighthouse Youth Services: Cincinnati, Ohio-based nonprofit providing residential services, shelter, and support for youth and families facing homelessness, abuse, and neglect. Comparable mission and wraparound service model but operates in a different geography.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County: Local affiliate providing youth development programs, safe spaces, and educational support for young people in the same county as Cocoon House. Comparable in serving the same youth demographic with overlapping support services, though focused on prevention rather than crisis response.

Emerging players

• ROCA: Chelsea, Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing outreach, education, and employment services for high-risk young people. Comparable as a trauma-informed, wraparound youth services provider focused on hard-to-reach populations though different in delivery emphasis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRoGRtN0-zyDLrttPoFHXYw
• Xx.com/Cocoon_House
• Facebookfacebook.com/CocoonHouse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cocoon-house

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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