Golden Gate Senior Services

What Golden Gate Senior Services does

Golden Gate Senior Services (GGSS) is a San Francisco-based nonprofit organization headquartered at 6221 Geary Boulevard that operates neighborhood-based senior centers serving older adults aged 60 and above and persons with disabilities. Founded in 1975 (per firmographic data), the organization runs two physical centers — the Castro Senior Center at 110 Diamond Street (operating since 1980, formerly the Diamond Senior Center) and the Richmond Senior Center at 6221 Geary Boulevard (operating since 1990) — alongside the Project Integration program, which integrates adults with developmental disabilities into both centers and currently serves 21 clients supported by two direct service staff.

The organization delivers an in-person suite of services including hot daily meals offered on a suggested donation of $2.00, exercise programs (yoga, Tai Chi, walking groups), art and music activities, computer training, social events, dance classes, a garden club, and informational presentations. Beyond center-based programming, GGSS operates the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), a one-stop information and referral hub covering housing, in-home care, translation, home-delivered groceries, and LGBTQ programs, as well as Golden Gate Village, a free club-style membership program that extends support beyond the center walls. The organization maintains multilingual staff fluent in English, Russian, Cantonese, and Mandarin to serve the linguistically diverse Richmond District community.

GGSS is a service-based organization with no proprietary technology platform — all programming is delivered in person at the two centers. The business model is that of a government-funded nonprofit: primary revenue flows from the City and County of San Francisco's Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS), with additional funding and client referrals from the Golden Gate Regional Center for Project Integration. Meals are offered at no cost with a suggested donation. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth, neighborhood presence, partnerships with University of San Francisco, City College of San Francisco, On Lok, Openhouse, and New Leaf, and a modest organic social presence (Castro Senior Center Facebook page and Richmond Senior Center Instagram). Fiscal year runs July 1 to June 30, and the organization reports publicly given that its city funding exceeds the $1 million disclosure threshold.

Name

Golden Gate Senior Services

Legal name

Golden Gate Senior Services

Website

https://ggsenior.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

San Francisco nonprofit operating the Castro and Richmond Senior Centers plus Project Integration, serving adults aged 60+ and persons with disabilities through meals, wellness activities, social services, and resource referrals, primarily funded by the city's Department of Disability and Aging Services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Senior Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK), Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Senior center services
• Aging support programs
• Disability services
• Community-based care
• Aging resource center

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary funding through the City and County of San Francisco's Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS). Organizations receiving $1 million or more from the city are required to report publicly. Fiscal year runs July 1 to June 30.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Golden Gate Senior Services operates two neighborhood-based senior centers in San Francisco — the Castro Senior Center (since 1980) and the Richmond Senior Center (since 1990) — providing healthy aging programs, nutritious lunch meals, socialization activities, exercise classes, social services, and the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). The organization also runs Project Integration, a program that promotes inclusion of adults with developmental disabilities into both centers. Services are available to all individuals age 60 and above and persons with disabilities, funded through the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS).

Product overview

Golden Gate Senior Services operates a platform of neighborhood-based senior centers in San Francisco, comprising three main service offerings: the Castro Senior Center (serving the Castro district since 1980), the Richmond Senior Center (serving the Richmond district since 1990), and Project Integration (promoting inclusion of adults with developmental disabilities at both centers). These centers provide a coordinated suite of programs including health and wellness activities, meal services, socialization programs, an Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), and the Golden Gate Village membership program. The organization is funded through the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Castro Senior Center: Senior center serving San Francisco seniors and adults with disabilities with activities and services in the Castro neighborhood.
• Richmond Senior Center
• Project Integration
• Golden Gate Village
• Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

Products and services

• Castro Senior Center A neighborhood-based senior center located in Ellard Hall at Most Holy Redeemer Church in the Castro district of San Francisco, serving local seniors aged 60+ and adults with disabilities for over 30 years with health and wellness programs (yoga, tai chi, daily exercise), socialization activities, and an on-site meal program providing nutritious lunch weekdays with a suggested $2.00 donation.
• Richmond Senior Center A neighborhood-based senior center providing community services in the Richmond district of San Francisco since 1990, offering hot lunch, art and music activities, a computer lab, meal programs, the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), the Golden Gate Village membership program, and the Richmond District Food Security Network. Staff includes multilingual specialists fluent in English, Russian, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
• Project Integration

Quantifiable outcome

• 21 clients with developmental disabilities served through Project Integration

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• University of San FranciscocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for healthy living programs. University students and faculty collaborate with the Castro Senior Center to provide educational presentations and intergenerational activities.
• City College of San FranciscocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership providing classes and programs supporting independence and healthy lifestyle. Collaboration includes computer training and other educational activities.
• On LokcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership providing presentations on health topics of interest to older adults including diabetes management, nutrition, and aging in place resources.
• OpenhousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGBTQ-focused community partnership supporting programs and services for LGBTQ seniors at the Castro Senior Center and Richmond Senior Center.
• New LeafcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity services collaboration providing additional resources and programs for seniors at the Castro Senior Center.
• Golden Gate Regional CenterflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-mandated case management agency for developmentally disabled individuals. Refers 21 clients to Golden Gate Senior Services and serves as the primary funding agency for Project Integration program. Staff acts as liaison between clients and GGRC.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Castro-Senior-Center-163241850388744
• Instagraminstagram.com/rsc_sf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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