The Amaad Institute

What The Amaad Institute does

The Amaad Institute is a private, Black-led nonprofit organization headquartered in South Los Angeles that delivers culturally responsive housing, behavioral health, HIV prevention, youth development, and community care services to Black and LGBTQ+ populations. The organization operates four distinct transitional housing programs — House of Resiliency (young Black gay/bisexual men aged 18-34), House of Dignity (Black transgender women), House of Abundance (individual adults), and Reclaiming Innocence/Resilient Solutions (formerly incarcerated individuals) — alongside trauma-informed behavioral health therapy, peer-led support groups, free HIV testing with PrEP/PEP access, youth mentorship and justice diversion programming, and community healing events. Services are delivered through a peer-driven model staffed by therapists, peer navigators, resident advisors, case managers, and organizers drawn from the communities served.

The organization's technology footprint is minimal and non-proprietary; it operates a content-managed website (amaad.org, managed by TechAvenue) and online intake forms for service applications, with no software products, APIs, or technology platforms of its own. Distribution occurs through direct in-person service delivery at AMAAD facilities in South Los Angeles, online intake (AMAAD CARES Application), community events and resource fairs, and active social media presence on Facebook and Instagram.

AMAAD's revenue is derived from three streams: individual donations and charitable contributions (one-time, monthly, sponsorships, in-kind, workplace giving), grant funding from foundations including the California Community Foundation (including a 2025 Catalyst grant under the California Jobs First initiative), and fee-based consulting and training services (Leadership and Management Training, The Briefcase, Peer Leadership Training, and behavioral health/workshops) priced based on participant size and topic. The organization reports outcomes of more than 200 individuals housed, hundreds of therapy and peer-support hours delivered, and hundreds of youth supported through diversion and leadership programs. In November 2025, AMAAD expanded capacity by acquiring the AMAAD PEER SUPPORT CENTER and entered a community engagement partnership with Vision Los Angeles.

Name

The Amaad Institute

Legal name

AMAAD Institute

Website

https://amaad.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Amaad Institute is a Black-led nonprofit in South Los Angeles providing transitional housing, behavioral health, HIV prevention, and youth development services to Black and LGBTQ+ communities through peer-driven, culturally responsive programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health & Health Equity/Social Determinants Units (HLAJAAAO)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Behavioral health services
• Housing assistance
• HIV prevention programs
• Youth development

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: AMAAD receives funding through individual one-time and monthly donations, sponsorships of programs or events, in-kind goods donations, and workplace giving campaigns. These contributions sustain operations and fund expansion.
2. Grant Funding: The organization receives grant funding from foundations such as the California Community Foundation. In 2025, received $9 million in Catalyst grants from California Community Foundation under California Jobs First initiative.
3. Consulting and Training Services: AMAAD provides fee-based training programs for organizations including leadership and management training, youth professional development, and custom modules ranging 2-3 hours with pricing based on participant size and topic.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Amaad Institute delivers community-based social services in South Los Angeles, including housing assistance, behavioral health support, HIV prevention, youth development programming, and workforce/personal skills training. Its offerings are designed for individuals and families in underserved South LA communities and are delivered through direct, in-person program engagement supported by donor and grant funding.

Product overview

The Amaad Institute offers a comprehensive portfolio of community services organized around housing, behavioral health, HIV prevention, youth development, and professional training. The housing programs include four distinct transitional housing initiatives: House of Resiliency (for young Black gay/bisexual men), House of Dignity (for Black transgender women), House of Abundance (for individual adults), and Reclaiming Innocence/Resilient Solutions (for formerly incarcerated individuals). Behavioral health services encompass one-on-one therapy, peer-led groups, and reentry/recovery support. HIV Prevention & Care provides free testing and PrEP/PEP access. Youth Development & Diversion offers mentorship and alternatives to incarceration. The consulting arm provides professional training programs including The Briefcase (young professional development) and Leadership and Management Training, along with peer leadership and community workshops. The organization uses a peer-driven, trauma-informed approach across all services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Support Services Grassroots community support services for residents of South Los Angeles, providing in-person assistance and connection to local resources.
• Housing Assistance Housing support and assistance services for individuals and families experiencing housing instability in South Los Angeles.
• Behavioral Health Services Behavioral health support and counseling services for community members facing mental health and related challenges.
• HIV Prevention Program HIV/STI prevention, education, and testing services for at-risk populations in South Los Angeles.
• Youth Development Program Youth development programming providing educational, mentorship, and enrichment activities for young people in South Los Angeles.
• Training Programs Skills-based and personal development training programs offered to community members, with some fee-based components.

Quantifiable outcome

• Housed more than 200 individuals through safe transitional homes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Vision Los AngelescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 November 2025Co-organized the AMAAD GIVING event on November 23, 2025 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Vision Los Angeles partnered with AMAAD Institute to host this community giving event, demonstrating a marketing and community engagement partnership.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• My Friend's Place: Hollywood-based nonprofit serving homeless youth with housing, mental health, and life skills services. Directly comparable in youth-focused transitional housing and wraparound support model.
• Bienestar Human Services: LA-based nonprofit serving Latino LGBTQ+ communities with HIV prevention, housing, behavioral health, and case management. Comparable peer-driven, culturally responsive model targeted at LGBTQ+ communities of color.
• APLA Health (AIDS Project Los Angeles): Major LA-based nonprofit providing HIV prevention/care, behavioral health, and primary care to LGBTQ+ and underserved communities. Strong overlap with AMAAD's HIV prevention, PrEP/PEP, and whole-person care offerings.
• Los Angeles LGBT Center: The largest LGBTQ+ services organization in LA, providing housing, behavioral health, HIV care, and youth programs. Directly comparable as a multi-service LGBTQ+ community organization serving overlapping populations in Los Angeles.
• Homeboy Industries: LA-based nonprofit providing reentry support, housing, behavioral health, and workforce development for formerly incarcerated individuals. Directly overlaps with AMAAD's Reclaiming Innocence housing track and reentry programs.
• Covenant House California: Provides housing and supportive services for youth experiencing homelessness and trafficking across California, including LA. Comparable as a multi-site youth housing/services nonprofit operating in LA.

Emerging players

• Transgender Law Center: Oakland-based advocacy and services org focused on transgender communities of color. Comparable in mission to support Black transgender women (overlap with AMAAD's House of Dignity), though primarily policy/legal vs. direct service.

Regional players

• The LGBTQ Center Long Beach: Long Beach-based LGBTQ+ community center offering mental health, youth programs, and support groups. Comparable multi-service LGBTQ+ model serving Southern California, though in adjacent geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/amaadinstitute
• Instagraminstagram.com/amaad_institute
• Xx.com/AmaadInfo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amaadinstitute

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