What Hope Solutions does

Hope Solutions (legal name: Contra Costa Interfaith Transitional Housing, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation founded in 1997 by a coalition of 15 local faith communities in response to growing family homelessness in Contra Costa County, California. Headquartered in Pleasant Hill, the organization operates a comprehensive housing-first portfolio that includes Permanent Supportive Housing with on-site clinical services and case management, Rapid Re-Housing with time-limited rent subsidies, County-Wide Housing Stabilization through Contra Costa's coordinated entry system, Youth Enrichment Centers providing tutoring and mental health support, and Re-Entry Housing for individuals transitioning from the corrections system. Physical assets include the 27-unit Garden Park Apartments (Pleasant Hill, opened 2004), affordable housing complexes in Concord, Pittsburg, and Bay Point, and the newly opened Hope Village Walnut Creek cottage community for seniors 55+ developed in partnership with Grace Presbyterian Church. The organization serves over 3,500 clients annually across four cities, with a stated reach of 4,000+ people receiving transformational housing and services.

The business model is a multi-stream nonprofit funding architecture rather than a product revenue model. Primary revenue sources include individual donations (one-time and recurring), corporate sponsorships structured around tiered events (Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Sparkle levels at the annual Ruby Slippers Gala, now in its 18th year), foundation grants including Contra Costa County's Community Impact Fund grants, government contracts routed through coordinated entry, faith-community cash and in-kind contributions, and planned giving through the Legacy Society. Donor-facing technology integrations include DAFDirect (supporting Fidelity, Schwab, Vanguard, BNY Mellon and other donor-advised funds), Double the Donation matching-gift search, Amazon Smile, and Auctria-powered online auctions. The core technology is explicitly described as not applicable; the operating stack is built around case management, volunteer coordination (SignUpGenius), and standard nonprofit fundraising tooling rather than proprietary software.

Go-to-market is community-led: the organization acquires clients through the County's coordinated entry process and direct outreach, while acquiring donors and volunteers through faith networks, corporate partnerships (e.g., John Muir Health, Contra Costa Regional Health Foundation as gala sponsors), the annual Ruby Slippers Gala, recurring monthly giving (The Neighborhood circle at $5-$45/month tiers), and earned media including KTVU-2 and Diablo Magazine coverage. Leadership comprises CEO Deanne Pearn (formerly co-founder of First Place for Youth), COO Alex Atkinson, CFO Christina McCarthy, VP of Programs Bill J., VP of Strategy & Development Jennifer Ellis (newly hired May 2026 from La Familia), and six functional directors covering clinical services, evaluation, external relations, re-entry housing, HR, housing support, and housing navigation. The organization holds Charity Navigator four-star and Guidestar Platinum transparency certifications.

Name

Hope Solutions

Legal name

Contra Costa Interfaith Transitional Housing, Inc.

Website

https://hopesolutions.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hope Solutions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1997 that delivers permanent supportive housing, rapid re-housing, youth enrichment, and re-entry services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness across Contra Costa County, California, operating multiple housing complexes and funded through donations, government contracts, foundation grants, and faith-community support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Housing Services

NAICS

Other Community Housing Services (624229), Community Housing Services (62422), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Homeless services nonprofit
• Permanent supportive housing
• Rapid rehousing programs
• Community case management

Headquarters

HQ city

Pleasant Hill

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct monetary donations from individuals through online portal, checks, or in-kind contributions. Includes one-time and recurring gift options.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Event sponsorships for annual Ruby Slippers Gala and other fundraising events at various tiers (Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Sparkle sponsors).
3. Foundation Grants: Funding from foundations including Community Impact Fund grants from Contra Costa County.
4. Government Contracts: Public funding and government relations for housing and service programs through contracts and public funding streams.
5. Faith Community Support: Foundational support from coalition of faith communities including financial contributions, volunteers, and advocacy.
6. Legacy Gifts: Bequests through estate planning, IRA/401(K) beneficiary designations, and life insurance policy designations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Hope Solutions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates permanent supportive housing and wraparound supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Contra Costa County, California. Core offerings include on-site housing complexes (Garden Park Apartments, Hope Village Walnut Creek), rapid re-housing, county-wide housing stabilization, youth enrichment centers, and re-entry housing for formerly incarcerated individuals, all delivered through a housing-first, data-backed model.

Product overview

Hope Solutions is a nonprofit organization (formerly Contra Costa Interfaith Transitional Housing) that operates a comprehensive portfolio of housing and supportive service programs for families and individuals experiencing homelessness in Contra Costa County, California. The core offering consists of Permanent Supportive Housing with on-site clinical services and case management, paired with complementary programs including Rapid Re-Housing for time-limited assistance, County-Wide Housing Stabilization through coordinated entry, Youth Enrichment Centers for academic and mental health support, and Re-Entry Housing for justice-involved individuals. The organization also operates housing developments including Garden Park Apartments in Pleasant Hill and Hope Village Walnut Creek cottage community for seniors. Beyond direct services, Hope Solutions manages donor engagement through The Neighborhood monthly giving circle, Spirit of Giving holiday program, Legacy Society planned giving, and hosts the annual Ruby Slippers Gala fundraiser. The portfolio is unified by a housing-first approach grounded in data-driven, client-centered service delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Permanent Supportive Housing Long-term housing with wraparound clinical and supportive services for families and individuals experiencing homelessness, including on-site mental health clinicians, case management, life skills education, and employment assistance.
• Rapid Re-Housing Time-limited rent subsidies and support services to help families, youth, and individuals secure housing and maintain stability, including housing search assistance and move-in support.
• County-Wide Housing Stabilization Comprehensive housing navigation services including readiness assessments, housing searches, move-in support, eviction prevention, and limited financial assistance working through Contra Costa County's coordinated entry process.
• Youth Enrichment Centers Safe havens for homeless children and teens offering specialized mental health support, individualized academic assessment and coaching, daily tutoring, teen club, summer camps, and enrichment activities.
• Re-Entry Housing & Services Essential housing, case management, and education support for individuals transitioning from the corrections system, fostering stability and opportunity during reintegration into society.
• Hope Village Walnut Creek Innovative Cottage Community for seniors aged 55+ providing affordable housing with on-site supportive services in partnership with Grace Presbyterian Church in Walnut Creek.
• Garden Park Apartments 27-unit affordable housing complex in Pleasant Hill opened in 2004, serving formerly unhoused families with special needs, serving as the organization's flagship property.
• The Neighborhood Monthly Giving Circle Monthly recurring donation program with tiered giving levels ($5, $10, $20, $45/month) offering exclusive perks including newsletters, staff Q&A sessions, Neighborhood Spotlights, and branded merchandise.
• Legacy Society Planned giving and estate planning program allowing donors to leave bequests or name Hope Solutions as beneficiary of IRA, 401(K), or life insurance policy.
• Ruby Slippers Annual Gala Annual fundraising gala featuring live and silent auctions, jewelry raffle, and inspirational stories of transformation. The 18th annual event held March 14, 2026 at The Club at Castlewood in Pleasanton.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,000 people reached with transformational housing and services annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Make It Home Bay AreacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide furnished homes for families moving into stable housing. Make It Home Bay Area works with Hope Solutions to create complete, welcoming home environments for newly housed families.
• White Pony ExpresscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood delivery partnership providing groceries and essentials to residents at Lakeside in Concord and Bella Monte Apartments in Bay Point. Volunteers help set up and distribute food deliveries.
• Cars 2nd ChanceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCar donation partnership where donated vehicles are sold and half of net proceeds go to Hope Solutions. Accepts all vehicle types with free pickup. Both beneficiaries are 501(c)(3) organizations.
• Contra Costa County Continuum of CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-wide planning partnership promoting strategic use of resources to address homelessness. Committed to All Home sponsored Regional Action Plan goal of reducing unsheltered homelessness by 75%.
• Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding faith community that formed Homeless Task Force in 1991 and alerted neighboring congregations to homelessness crisis. Original coalition raised $5M for Garden Park Apartments.
• St. Bonaventure Catholic CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarnet Sponsor for Ruby Slippers Gala. Long-standing community partner and supporter of Hope Solutions mission. Serves as host for monthly giving circle member Peter Nixon.
• Walnut Creek Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership enabling Hope Solutions staff to attend East Bay Women's Conference. Supports staff professional development and community networking.
• Amazon SmileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Smile program designation allowing shoppers to support Hope Solutions through eligible purchases (EIN: 91-1797391).

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS): Alameda and Contra Costa County nonprofit providing housing, behavioral health, and reentry services. Comparable in reentry housing program focus and homeless services portfolio across adjacent Bay Area counties.

Direct peers

• Berkeley Food & Housing Project: Alameda County nonprofit offering shelter, transitional housing, and permanent housing for homeless individuals and families. Comparable in providing housing-first services with on-site supportive case management.
• SHELTER, Inc. Contra Costa County-based nonprofit operating permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, and homelessness prevention services. Closest geographic peer working within the same county coordinated entry system.
• Bay Area Community Services (BACS): Bay Area nonprofit offering permanent supportive housing, behavioral health, and reentry services across multiple counties. Comparable in service portfolio breadth and target populations including those reentering from incarceration.
• Catholic Charities East Bay: Faith-rooted nonprofit providing housing, immigration, and family services in Contra Costa and Alameda counties. Hope Solutions board member Marlene Matsuoka previously served here, indicating overlapping networks and comparable faith-based service delivery model.
• LifeSTEPS: California nonprofit providing supportive services in affordable housing properties, including resident services coordination, after-school programs, and senior services. Comparable as a supportive services provider embedded in housing sites.
• First Place for Youth: Bay Area nonprofit serving transition-age youth (18-25) experiencing homelessness and foster care. Co-founded by Hope Solutions CEO Deanne Pearn, making it a closely linked peer in mission and leadership lineage.
• Abode Services: Bay Area nonprofit providing permanent supportive housing and homelessness services across Alameda, Santa Clara, and surrounding counties. Direct comparable as a regional housing-first nonprofit serving similar populations with wraparound service models.
• La Familia Counseling Center: Alameda County nonprofit providing housing, behavioral health, and community development services with a ~$30M budget. New VP Jennifer Ellis previously served as Chief Strategy Officer, making it a strong operational and scale peer.

Emerging players

• Compass Family Services: San Francisco nonprofit providing housing, shelter, and family support services for homeless families. Comparable in family-focused housing-first model with youth enrichment components.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hopesolutionsnonprofit
• Instagraminstagram.com/hopesolutionshhs

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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