Alameda Point Collaborative

What Alameda Point Collaborative does

Alameda Point Collaborative (APC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1999 that operates the largest supportive housing community in Alameda County, California. It holds a 59-year lease on 34 acres at the former Alameda Naval Air Station, where it provides permanent supportive housing across 121 units (expanding to 330+ through the RESHAP project) to over 500 formerly homeless residents, including families, individuals with disabilities and medical needs, survivors of domestic violence, and elders. Beyond housing, APC delivers wraparound services including case management, counseling, workforce development, on-the-job training, and children and youth programming that serves approximately 200 children — 41% of the resident population.

APC's operating model combines subsidized housing with social enterprise revenue generation. Residents pay 30% of adjusted income in rent and enter through Alameda County's Coordinated Entry System rather than direct applications. The organization operates three wholly owned social enterprises — Farm2Market (a 2-acre urban farm with a CSA program at $15-$25 per week), Ploughshares Nursery (a retail horticultural operation open Wed-Sun), and APC Commercial Kitchen (currently closed for construction) — which provide on-the-job training for residents and generate unrestricted revenue. Funding is diversified across HUD federal contracts, foundation and corporate grants, individual donations, and social enterprise receipts. Capital expansion is financed primarily through redevelopment grants and partnerships with MidPen Housing, Building Futures, and Operation Dignity, rather than from operating cash flow.

In December 2024, longtime Executive Director Doug Biggs retired after more than 20 years and was succeeded by Andrea Urton. APC is concurrently executing its largest capital expansion to date, including the opening of Arnold's Place (a 50-bed medical respite center), the RESHAP rebuild expanding campus units to 330+, and the Estuary Housing joint venture adding 90 units. The organization employs 30+ staff plus front-line workers, with over 50% having lived experience of homelessness, and reports a 100% six-month housing retention rate for new residents over the past three years.

Name

Alameda Point Collaborative

Legal name

Alameda Point Collaborative

Website

https://apcollaborative.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Alameda Point Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing permanent supportive housing and wraparound services to 500+ formerly homeless families and individuals in Alameda County from a 34-acre campus at the former Naval Air Station, supported by HUD funding, grants, and social enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supportive Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE)

Keywords

• Supportive housing services
• Homelessness services
• Social enterprise programs
• Workforce development services
• Community supported agriculture

Headquarters

HQ city

Alameda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Funding: Primary funding source for support services from the Federal Housing and Urban Development Department
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Funding provided by private foundations and corporate donors
3. Individual Donations: Donations from individuals supporting the organization's mission
4. CSA Subscriptions (Farm2Market): Community Supported Agriculture program offering weekly produce shares at $15 or $25 per week. Revenue supports APC's supportive housing community.
5. Social Enterprise Revenue: Revenue from Ploughshares Nursery and other social enterprises reinvested into supportive services and programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Alameda Point Collaborative (APC) operates a permanent supportive housing community on 34 acres at the former Alameda Naval Air Station, providing 121+ housing units and wraparound services to over 500 formerly homeless families and individuals in Alameda County. The organization combines housing with on-site case management, workforce development, children and youth programs, and social enterprises (Farm2Market urban farm and Ploughshares Nursery) that provide on-the-job training and generate revenue to support services.

Product overview

Alameda Point Collaborative operates a single unified supportive housing platform consisting of permanent housing and wraparound services for formerly homeless families and individuals. The portfolio includes two social enterprises (Farm2Market urban farm and Ploughshares Nursery) that provide job training and generate revenue, workforce development services with on-the-job training programs, and children and youth services including education centers and teen programs. Current capital projects include Arnold's Place medical respite center, RESHAP housing expansion, and Estuary Housing development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Farm2Market: Urban community farm and social enterprise providing employment training for APC residents, CSA membership program, and fresh fruits, vegetables, raw honey, and flowers.
• Ploughshares Nursery

Products and services

• Supportive Housing Permanent supportive housing providing 121 units on 34 acres at Alameda Point to over 500 formerly homeless residents including families, individuals with disabilities, and survivors of domestic violence. Residents pay 30% of their adjusted income in rent.
• Education and Employment Services Workforce development services offering resume building, job search assistance, interview skills training, and an On-the-Job Training Program that employs residents at various APC sites including Farm2Market, Ploughshares Nursery, and education centers.
• Children and Youth Services Services for the approximately 200 children and youth at APC, including an Education Center for homework support and tutoring, a Teen Center for enrichment activities, and summer and holiday programs.
• Farm2Market An urban community farm spanning 2 acres that produces vegetables, fruits, honey, and flowers using sustainable and organic practices. It is a social enterprise that employs APC residents through an On-the-Job Training Program and offers a CSA membership program with weekly shares at $15 or $25 per week.
• Ploughshares Nursery A retail nursery that provides horticulture experience and job training for APC residents while generating revenue to support APC's housing community. Open to the public Wed-Sun 10am-5pm at 2701 Main Street, Alameda.
• Arnold's Place (McKay Avenue Medical Respite Center) A 50-bed medical respite center that supports unhoused Alameda County residents recovering from hospitalization or illness, serving 400 homeless individuals annually plus 100 units of permanent supportive housing for elders with medical needs.
• RESHAP (Rebuilding Existing Supportive Housing at Alameda Point) A development project to replace and expand all permanent supportive housing at Alameda Point, increasing units from 200 to over 330 while expanding APC's service facilities. Project Sponsors include Alameda Point Collaborative, Building Futures, Operation Dignity, and MidPen Housing Corporation.
• Estuary Housing A 90-unit permanent supportive housing project being constructed in collaboration with Building Futures and the Alameda Housing Authority.
• APC Commercial Kitchen A commercial kitchen operated as a social enterprise (temporarily closed due to construction), providing job training and revenue generation opportunities for APC residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of new APC residents have remained housed after six-months
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Operation DignitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject sponsor for RESHAP (Rebuilding Existing Supportive Housing at Alameda Point). Also serves vulnerable homeless individuals in Alameda County including veterans and people living in encampments. One of the collaborating partners operating at Alameda Point.
• Building Futures with Women and ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject sponsor for RESHAP development. Provides 24/7 helpline (1-866-A-Way-OUT) for survivors of domestic violence needing housing. Operates at Bessie Coleman Court. Partner for Estuary housing project with Alameda Housing Authority.
• MidPen Housing CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating partner for RESHAP project. One of the development sponsors helping to rebuild supportive housing at Alameda Point.
• 211 Alameda CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with 211 and Alameda County Behavioral Health Services to establish an active list of high-need clients. Coordinates Entry System screening for housing referrals.
• Alameda County Behavioral Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to target the most vulnerable families for housing. Establishing an active list of high-need clients in conjunction with 211.
• Alameda Housing AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Estuary housing project (90 unit permanent supportive housing) being constructed in collaboration with Building Futures.
• Alameda CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost jurisdiction. APC was created through negotiations with the Navy and City of Alameda following the closure of Naval Air Station Alameda in 1999. Holds 59-year lease on 34 acres.
• City of AlamedacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in redevelopment of former Naval Air Station. Led by former Community Development Director Lisa Maxwell who secured grant funding to build Dignity Village transitional housing.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Operation Dignity: Direct peer and co-located partner at Alameda Point serving unhoused individuals including veterans and encampment residents. Operates the same referral-based supportive housing model in Alameda County with overlapping funder relationships.
• Building Futures with Women and Children: Co-located RESHAP partner providing housing and a 24/7 helpline for survivors of domestic violence on the same Alameda Point campus. Operates a similar permanent supportive housing model and shares referral pathways with APC.
• Larkin Street Youth Services: San Francisco nonprofit providing housing, education, and employment services to youth experiencing homelessness. Comparable mission and service model to APC's Children & Youth Services and education/employment programs, and similar funder base.
• Hamilton Families: San Francisco-based nonprofit providing supportive housing and shelter for families experiencing homelessness. Closely comparable in service mix (housing + case management + youth services) and HUD-funded revenue model, with a similar mid-sized nonprofit scale.
• Bay Area Community Services (BACS): Bay Area-based nonprofit running 24/7 residential programs addressing mental health and housing crises. Comparable mission, referral-based intake, and target population to APC, with somewhat broader geographic coverage across the Bay Area.
• Abode Services: One of the largest Bay Area supportive housing providers, operating housing and wraparound services for people experiencing homelessness across multiple counties. Directly comparable in mission, funding mix (HUD/CoC), and resident profile to APC.

Broad incumbents

• MidPen Housing Corporation: Collaborating RESHAP partner and one of the largest Bay Area affordable and supportive housing developers. Larger and more developer-focused than APC, but operates many of the same supportive housing properties and is a natural scale analog.
• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable and supportive housing developer/operator with significant Bay Area presence. Comparable in residents served and HUD/LIHTC-driven revenue model, but substantially larger and geographically diversified.
• BRIDGE Housing: Bay Area-based nonprofit affordable housing developer with significant supportive housing units. Operates larger portfolios than APC using similar HUD/LIHTC financing structures and partners with many of the same service-providing nonprofits.

Regional players

• PATH (People Assisting the Homeless): Los Angeles-based supportive housing and homeless services nonprofit with a comparable 'housing + wraparound services + social enterprise' operating philosophy. Similar in mission and program design to APC, but operates in Southern California rather than the Bay Area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/thealamedapoint
• Facebookfacebook.com/AlamedaPointCollaborative
• Instagraminstagram.com/alamedapointcollaborative
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ploughshares-nursery

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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