The Gathering Inn

What The Gathering Inn does

The Gathering Inn (TGI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization headquartered in Rocklin, California, that delivers emergency housing, medical respite, and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness across Placer County and the Sacramento region. Founded in 2004 by 13 local congregations as a winter-only shelter serving 40 guests nightly, TGI transitioned to year-round operations in 2007 and has since expanded into a continuum-of-care provider operating 15 physical sites, including five distinct emergency shelter programs (South Placer, Mid Placer, Mobile Temporary, North 5th Street with 163-guest capacity, and Elk Grove), seven Permanent Supportive Housing homes, and a newly acquired Medical Respite facility in Lincoln. Supportive services span case management, mental health services (via Whole Wellness Therapy), a free Saturday medical clinic, dental services, housing navigation, life skills training, and a bimonthly clothing closet.

In 2020, TGI merged with The Lazarus Project, acquiring over two decades of Permanent Supportive Housing development experience. In August 2024, the organization purchased a former assisted living facility at 1660 3rd Street in Lincoln to operate a Medical Respite Care Program for medically fragile unhoused individuals recovering post-hospital discharge. In 2025, TGI served 1,303 guests and provided 108,649 nights of housing, with 33% of long-stay guests (8+ days) achieving sustainable housing placement and 829 guests leaving with medical insurance. The organization reports 88% of every dollar raised going directly to programs (July 2024–June 2025) and holds a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency.

TGI is funded through diversified streams: individual donations (one-time and recurring), a tiered monthly Hope Givers program ($35/$100/$250/$500), planned giving/legacy gifts, in-kind donations, government grants and contracts (Placer County plus four municipalities), corporate and foundation grants (including Kaiser Permanente and Sutter Health for clinic operations), and an annual Gathering for Hope Gala with multi-tier corporate sponsorships. The organization is led by President and CEO Keith Diederich with a 15-member Board of Directors chaired by Keith Estes. TGI does not charge clients for services; its competitive position rests on its community ecosystem of 30+ church partners, multi-site physical footprint, healthcare system integration, and 21-year operating history.

Name

The Gathering Inn

Legal name

The Gathering Inn

Website

https://thegatheringinn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Gathering Inn is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating 15 emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, and medical respite sites across Placer County and the Sacramento region, serving over 600 individuals daily experiencing homelessness through a continuum-of-care model funded by donations, government contracts, and healthcare partnerships.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Roseville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Monetary Donations: One-time and recurring monetary donations from individual donors supporting the organization's mission to serve homeless populations.
2. Monthly Hope Givers Program: Recurring monthly donations at four giving levels ($35, $100, $250, $500) providing sustained funding for programs.
3. Planned Giving/Legacy Gifts: Estate gifts, bequests, and charitable gift annuities that provide long-term financial support.
4. In-Kind Donations: Physical goods including clothing, hygiene products, household items, and supplies donated by individuals and organizations.
5. Government Grants and Contracts: Funding from local government (Placer County, cities of Roseville, Auburn, Rocklin, Elk Grove) and potentially state/federal grants for homeless services.
6. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Support from healthcare partners (Kaiser, Sutter) and community foundations.
7. Gala Sponsorships: Annual Gathering for Hope Gala generates sponsorship revenue from corporate partners at various levels (Presenting, Title, Major, Hope Sponsors).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Gathering Inn is a nonprofit social services organization that operates an integrated continuum of care for individuals and families experiencing homelessness across Placer County and the Sacramento region. It directly delivers five emergency shelters, a Medical Respite Care program, seven Permanent Supportive Housing homes, and a suite of supportive services including medical clinics, mental health therapy, case management, housing navigation, and a clothing closet, all provided free of charge to clients.

Product overview

The Gathering Inn is a multifaceted nonprofit organization operating as a single integrated social services platform — it is not a software product company but rather a direct-service nonprofit providing homelessness intervention across Placer County and the Sacramento region. Its portfolio spans five distinct emergency shelter programs (South Placer, Mid Placer, Mobile Temporary Shelter, North 5th Street, and Elk Grove), a Medical Respite Care Program, and a Permanent Supportive Housing Program (7 homes). These core housing programs are complemented by a suite of supportive services including medical triage (Saturday Med Clinic), mental health services (via Whole Wellness Therapy), case management and resource navigation, housing navigation with a Ready to Rent program, life skills classes, and a bimonthly clothing closet for basic needs distribution. The organization serves approximately 600 individuals and families daily across fifteen physical sites, funded through donations, government partnerships, and healthcare collaborations.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• South Placer Emergency Shelter A nomadic shelter in Roseville welcoming individuals and families, operating in partnership with churches throughout Placer County. Guests receive meals, safe overnight accommodation, and daytime resources including case management, mental health services, life skills classes, addiction recovery, clothing closet, and on-site medical and dental clinics.
• Mid Placer Emergency Shelter

Quantifiable outcome

• 33% of guests who stayed 8+ days achieved sustainable housing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kaiser PermanentecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing community health investment for the free weekly medical clinic serving TGI guests and community members.
• Sutter HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing community health investment for the Saturday medical clinic at TGI South Placer campus.
• Placer CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner and funder supporting homeless services and shelter operations throughout Placer County.
• City of RosevillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner supporting shelter operations in Roseville service area.
• City of AuburncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner supporting Mid Placer Emergency Shelter operations.
• Placer Title CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresenting sponsor for 2025 Gathering for Hope Gala. Long-term supporter honored with Leo and Eileen French Spirit of Hope Award in 2024.
• Century Commercial ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTitle sponsor for 2025 Gathering for Hope Gala. CEO Keith Estes serves as Board Chair.
• Nella Holdings LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTitle sponsor for 2025 Gathering for Hope Gala. General Partner Tom Dwelle serves on Board of Directors.
• CityNational BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor sponsor for 2025 Gathering for Hope Gala.
• Whole Wellness TherapycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health services partner providing trauma-informed care including individual and group therapy, mindfulness-based programs, and art therapy.
• City of RocklincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner providing support for services in Rocklin area.
• City of Elk GrovecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner collaborating on Elk Grove Emergency Shelter program with City Navigators.
• Church Partners (30+ congregations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 30 churches provide meals, shelter space, and hospitality. Partners include St. John's Episcopal, Bayside, First United Methodist, and many others throughout Placer County.
• St. Vincent de PaulcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner and recipient of Leo and Eileen French Spirit of Hope Award. Supports TGI Medical Clinic.
• Feed The Hungry of AuburnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerServe partner providing meal services to guests.
• Roseville RotaryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity service organization supporting TGI programs.
• Annapoorna USA FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerServe partner providing meals to guests.
• High Street Bible ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner; Secretary Jeff Shore serves on Board of Directors.
• Anthem Blue CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor sponsor for 2025 Gathering for Hope Gala supporting healthcare access programs.
• US BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor sponsor for 2025 Gathering for Hope Gala.
• First Northern BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor sponsor for 2025 Gathering for Hope Gala.
• Thunder Valley ResortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGala sponsor for 2025 Gathering for Hope Gala.
• Sierra Health + WellnesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGala sponsor for 2025 Gathering for Hope Gala. Healthcare services partner.
• SAFE Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHope sponsor for 2025 Gathering for Hope Gala.
• Sheraton Grand Sacramento HotelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHope sponsor for 2025 Gathering for Hope Gala.
• LDS Church of AuburncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerServe partner providing meal services to guests.
• Assistance LeagueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerServe partner supporting TGI operations.
• California American WaterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner that organized donation drive for TGI in January-February 2026, collecting hygiene supplies, rain gear, socks, and clothing.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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