FESCO

What FESCO does

FESCO (Family Emergency Shelter Coalition) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1986 and headquartered in Hayward, California, that operates a coordinated continuum of housing and supportive services for homeless and low-income families in Mid-Alameda County. The service portfolio includes Les Marquis House (a 24/7 emergency shelter serving up to 8 families for stays of up to 60 days), Banyan House (a 6-month transitional living program with 28 beds for 8 families), Third Street Apartments (a four-unit permanent housing project), and participation in Alameda County's Linkages Collaboration rapid re-housing initiative and the Shelter and Care Program for families with disabilities. Children's Programs serve the roughly two-thirds of residents who are children, offering ASQ/ASE developmental assessments, tutoring, enrichment activities, parenting classes, and school enrollment support. FESCO is part of the La Familia Network and operates under La Familia's Tax ID (#94-2297155), with related network entity La Familia Central Valley extending behavioral health services into Stanislaus and Merced counties via a March 2023 merger.

The organization is structured as a coalition of 23 local churches and community members pooling resources to support homeless families, with team members averaging 35+ years of housing connection experience and many having personally experienced homelessness. FESCO's underlying technology is deliberately minimal — standard web technologies (HTML, WAI-ARIA, CSS, JavaScript) supporting a bilingual English/Spanish accessible website — with no proprietary platforms, AI/ML capabilities, APIs, mobile apps, or developer-facing products. Differentiation rests entirely on the community coalition model, the unique service offering for families with fathers and teenage sons who would otherwise be separated by other regional shelters, and deep government relationships with Alameda County's housing programs.

FESCO's revenue model is donation-based, drawing on individual donations, monthly recurring giving, workplace giving, stock and planned giving, tribute gifts, and annual fundraising via the FESCO Shuffle walk-a-thon (28th annual held June 14, 2025). Program participants in transitional and permanent housing contribute 30% of adjusted gross income toward rent. The organization supplements donations with county-funded program contracts (Alameda County Linkages, Shelter and Care Program) and is connected to federal grant flows that pass through the parent La Familia Network. In 2021, FESCO housed 223 individuals nightly, provided 15,468 nights of shelter, served 41,106 meals, and on an annualized basis assists approximately 400 parents and children with 80 families served per year, most of whom transition to permanent housing.

Name

FESCO

Legal name

Family Emergency Shelter Coalition

Website

https://fescofamilyshelter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FESCO (Family Emergency Shelter Coalition) is a Hayward, California-based nonprofit founded in 1986 that provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent housing programs for homeless and low-income families in Mid-Alameda County through a coalition of 23 churches and community members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Family Housing Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

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

Keywords

• Emergency shelter services
• Transitional housing programs
• Homeless family services
• Supportive housing programs
• Community-based shelter

Headquarters

HQ city

Hayward

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: FESCO relies primarily on donations from individuals, monthly giving programs, workplace giving, stock donations, legacy/planned giving, and tribute gifts. All donations directly benefit FESCO programming. FESCO is part of the La Familia Network and uses Tax ID #94-2297155.
2. Monthly Giving Program: Monthly recurring donations from supporters providing consistent ongoing support to help families regain stability and achieve lasting independence.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FESCO operates a continuum of housing and support services for homeless and low-income families in Mid-Alameda County, including 24/7 emergency shelter at Les Marquis House (up to 8 families, up to 60 days), 6-month transitional housing at Banyan House (28 beds), permanent housing at Third Street Apartments, rapid re-housing initiatives, and a Children's Program offering developmental assessments, tutoring, and parenting support. Families in transitional and permanent housing pay 30% of their adjusted gross income toward rent, while emergency shelter is provided at no cost.

Product overview

FESCO (Family Emergency Shelter Coalition) is a nonprofit homeless services organization offering a coordinated continuum of housing and support services. The portfolio consists of emergency shelter (Les Marquis House for up to 8 families), transitional living (Banyan House for 6-month stays), and permanent housing programs (Third Street Apartments and county-level rapid rehousing initiatives). The Children's Programs provide developmental support for the approximately two-thirds of residents who are children. The annual FESCO Shuffle fundraising event rounds out the service ecosystem. All programs work together to move families from crisis to stability and self-sufficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Les Marquis Emergency Shelter A 24/7 emergency shelter that houses up to 8 families of all configurations for up to 60 days, providing case management, life skills classes, employment training, parenting classes, children's activities, and linkages to independent housing, benefits acquisition, and healthcare services.
• Banyan House Transitional Living A 6-month transitional housing program accommodating 8 families in a 28-bed facility with private bedrooms and baths, shared community spaces, a computer room, and outdoor recreation area. Families pay 30% of adjusted gross income toward rent while receiving training and life skills programs.
• Third Street Apartments

Quantifiable outcome

• 223 individuals housed on any given night (2021)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• La Familia Central Valley, Merced County Non-profit AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2023Collaboration between La Familia Central Valley, community members, and local Gustine and Merced County non-profit agencies to bring awareness of available resources directly to Santa Nella residents. Over 300 people and 24 local agencies attended the first annual Santa Nella Family Mental Health Day.
• 23 Local Churches and Community Members (Coalition)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018FESCO is a coalition of 23 local churches and community members in Mid-Alameda County, most located/living/working in Hayward. These partners pool resources to provide homeless families with emergency shelters, transitional living homes, and supportive programs. Current membership includes over 22 churches/community organizations.
• Golden Valley Health CentersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency at Santa Nella Family Mental Health Day 2023, providing health services information to community members
• Merced County Office of EducationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly Education Programs partner at Santa Nella Family Mental Health Day, serving families with young children
• Central California Alliance for HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency providing healthcare access information at community mental health events
• Gustine Police DepartmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing youth services and mental health support collaboration. Chief Ruben Chavez noted partnership as 'first class' for impact on community youth.
• Alameda County Linkages CollaborationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne-year rapid re-housing initiative providing housing subsidies and support services to families in scattered community housing. Families gradually increase rent payments to exit program prepared for independent housing sustainability.
• Alameda County Shelter and Care ProgrammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram serving families previously experiencing homelessness with at least one adult living with a disability. Families pay 30% of income toward rent while receiving supportive services in scattered community apartments.
• Denair Unified School DistrictmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district partnership for on-site mental health counseling services. Superintendent Terry Metzger expressed appreciation for the partnership continuing through La Familia merger.
• Patterson Unified School DistrictmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district selected for expansion of mental health services through Department of Justice STOP Grant. Serves over 6,000 students with significant suspension/expulsion rates.
• Hughson Unified School DistrictmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district partner for Un Paso Adelante mental health program. Therapists see 6-7 students daily at Hughson High School addressing suicidal ideation and self-harm.
• Delhi Unified School DistrictmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner district for mental health services and Un Paso Adelante program through SAMHSA grant expansion.
• Winton Unified School DistrictmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district selected for expansion of mental health services through Department of Justice STOP Grant. Has seen 44% rise in suspensions and 200% rise in expulsions since 2018-19.
• Livingston School DistrictmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner district for school-based counseling services through SAMHSA grant expansion.
• Merced County BHRS/Strengthening Families ProgrammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty behavioral health services partner at community mental health events
• Gustine Police Department VolunteersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer support at community mental health outreach events
• Merced County Human Services AgencymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency including All Moms Matter and Strong Beginnings Program at community mental health events
• Santa Nella Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner at Santa Nella Family Mental Health Day
• Sheriff Department Los BanosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner at Santa Nella Family Mental Health Day
• Valley Crisis CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrisis services partner at community mental health events
• Merced County Department of Public HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic health partner at community mental health events
• WorknetmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment services partner at community mental health events
• Valley OnwardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner at Santa Nella Family Mental Health Day
• SOMOS FAMILIA VALLE CENTRALminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner at mental health events
• Merced County PreventionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrevention services partner at community events
• Merced County Library/Traveling LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational resources partner at community mental health events
• Forebay 4-HminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development partner at community events
• We Care Program (Men's Shelter in Turlock)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContract partnership providing counseling and case management services to unhoused population at men's shelter
• Turlock Gospel MissionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDBG grant partnership providing counseling services to unhoused community members
• Covenant Ministries of Benevolence (CMB)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior Grant provider for mental health services to Spanish-speaking adults 60+ and their families
• Landlords in Mid-Alameda CountymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing Specialists work daily with landlords to find new housing opportunities for families transitioning out of shelters

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LifeMoves: Silicon Valley nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services to homeless families and individuals across multiple Bay Area counties. Comparable service portfolio and target population.
• Abode Services: One of the largest housing and service providers for homelessness in Alameda County, offering emergency shelter, transitional, and permanent supportive housing. Directly comparable geographic and service overlap with FESCO.
• Catholic Charities of the East Bay: Faith-affiliated nonprofit providing housing, shelter, and supportive services to families in crisis across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Comparable faith-driven coalition structure.
• Building Futures (formerly Emergency Boys' & Girls' Lodging): Bay Area nonprofit providing shelter, housing navigation, and case management for families experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable as a family-focused emergency/transitional shelter operating in the broader East Bay region.
• St. Vincent de Paul Society of Alameda County: Faith-based nonprofit offering shelter and supportive services for homeless and low-income families in Alameda County. Comparable coalition/faith-driven model and family-shelter focus.
• Hamilton Families: San Francisco-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rapid re-housing for families with children. Closely comparable service model and family-only focus.

Emerging players

• Covenant House California: Faith-based nonprofit providing shelter and supportive services to youth and families experiencing homelessness. Comparable community-based service delivery model with related population focus.
• Eloise W. Martin Center (La Casa de las Madres): Family-focused shelter and supportive services provider in the Bay Area. Comparable family-only intake model with specialized programming.

Regional players

• Compass Family Services: San Francisco nonprofit providing family shelter, housing search, and case management for homeless families with children. Comparable service continuum but serving a different Bay Area county.
• SHELTER, Inc. Contra Costa County nonprofit operating family shelter and housing stabilization programs. Comparable family-homelessness services model but serving an adjacent East Bay county rather than directly overlapping FESCO's territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYD73r8q-nYYeUEQuODK_hA/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/fesco.shelter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fesco---the-family-shelter
• Instagraminstagram.com/fescoforfamilies
• Xx.com/fescoshelter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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