Interfaith Works

Name

Interfaith Works

Legal name

Interfaith Works

Website

https://interfaith-works.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

Keywords

• Homeless services
• Supportive housing
• Social justice coalition
• Faith-based programs
• Community resource center

Headquarters

HQ city

Olympia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Financial donations from individuals supporting monthly operations and ongoing commitment to providing shelter, housing, and vital services to those in need.
2. Monthly Recurring Donations: Monthly donation program where donors receive an invoice on the first of each month, providing consistency and stability for guests.
3. Healthcare Provider Contracts: Daily rate payments from healthcare providers (Providence St. Peter Hospital and Multicare Capital Medical Center) for REST program bed placements.
4. Government Grants and Public Funding: REST program supported through Thurston County Public Health homeless dollars allocated through HB2163 funds and American Recovery Act non-congregate shelter federal funds.
5. Event Fundraising: Millersylvania Trail Race created as fundraiser with all proceeds directly supporting homeless services program.
6. Check Donations: Donations by check with program designation in memo line, sent to PO Box.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Interfaith Works operates a portfolio of homeless services in Thurston County, including a 58-bed 24/7 supportive shelter at Unity Commons, a daytime resource center (Sergio's Service Center), 26 units of permanent supportive housing (Sandy's Flats), a peer-counselor Navigation Team, and the REST medical respite program. These services are anchored by a coalition of over 30 faith-based communities and supported through donations, government grants, and event-based fundraising. The organization also runs interfaith community programs, podcasts, and educational trainings.

Product overview

Interfaith Works operates as a nonprofit social justice coalition offering a portfolio of interconnected homeless services and community programs. Core homeless services include the IW Supportive Shelter (58-bed 24/7 facility), Sergio's Service Center (daytime resource center), and Sandy's Flats (26-unit permanent housing), all supported by the Navigation Team and REST medical respite program. The organization responds to hazardous weather through Code Red/Blue activations, and sustains operations through shelter meal donations and financial contributions. Community programs include the Lean in Olympia podcast, Millersylvania Trail Races fundraiser, Faith Explorations summer camp, Compassion Meditation Series, and seasonal events such as Resetting Our Sacred Table and Up in Smoke BBQ. Additional offerings include community education trainings, essential donation products, and immigrant support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lean in Olympia: Monthly podcast at the crossroads of humanity, justice, and belief, featuring community members sharing their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives.
• IW Supportive Shelter
• Sergio's Service Center
• Sandy's Flats
• Navigation Team
• REST (Restorative Experience for a Safer Transition)
• Faith Explorations
• Millersylvania Trail Races
• Immigrant Support Fund

Products and services

• IW Supportive Shelter 58-bed, 24/7 supportive shelter operating at Unity Commons (161 Pattison Street NE, Olympia, WA) for homeless adults. All genders welcome, couples stay together, service animals and pets allowed, no sobriety requirement, and no ID required for bed placement. Referred through the Thurston County Coordinated Entry system.
• Sergio's Service Center Daytime resource center at 3501 Mary Elder Rd NE, Olympia, WA, open Tuesday to Friday 10am-6pm. Provides hygiene services, vital social services including medical and mental health care connections, and overflow shelter during inclement and hazardous weather. Named in honor of Sergio Jaramillo, who experienced homelessness for over 20 years.
• Sandy's Flats 26-unit permanent supportive housing apartment building at 909 Capitol Way S, Olympia, WA, serving formerly homeless individuals. Provides built-in case management, mental health supports, tenancy skill building, and independent living supports. Named in honor of Sandy Betz, a beloved original shelter guest.
• Navigation Team Team of Certified Peer Counselors providing one-on-one strengths-based advocacy and navigation services addressing medical needs, mental health support, substance use, and housing concerns for shelter guests.
• REST Program (Restorative Experience for a Safer Transition) Medical respite program providing up to 30 days of safe recovery space for unhoused individuals discharged from partnering hospitals. Daily rate payments from Providence St. Peter Hospital and Multicare Capital Medical Center fund the bed placements; funding supported through Thurston County Public Health homeless dollars (HB2163) and American Recovery Act non-congregate shelter federal funds.
• Code Red/Blue Hazardous Weather Response Emergency shelter activation during extreme heat (Code Red) or cold (Code Blue) weather conditions at 3444 Martin Way E, Olympia, providing day and overnight indoor shelter for anyone 18+ who is living outdoors. Operated in partnership with Family Support Center, OlyMap, Thurston County Homeless Response, and City of Olympia.
• Shelter Meals Program Community donation program providing meals to shelter guests, with volunteer groups and partner organizations (such as Bowl of Hope) preparing and serving food for 30 or 60 guests daily.
• Community Trainings and Education Educational programs offered to staff teams, organizations, and businesses covering trauma-informed care, harm reduction, mental health crisis intervention, CPR/First Aid certification, and naloxone administration. Priced at $100/hr with negotiable pricing for small nonprofits and start-ups.
• Essential Donation Products Curated donation packages sold online for direct contribution to shelter guests, including Winter Care Package ($200), Winter Bed Essentials ($100), Hygiene Pack ($75), Winter Health Pack ($50), ID Replacement Fund ($25), Drink/Meal/Snack Pack ($30), Warm Snack Essentials ($25), Warm Clean Socks ($15), and Personal Care Pack ($10).
• Donation Services Financial contribution program including monthly recurring donations (with invoicing on the 1st of each month), one-time check donations mailed to PO Box 1221, Amazon wish list items, Washington State Combined Fund Drive (CFD Code: 0316251) payroll deductions, and legacy gift planning.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Providence St. Peter HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerREST (Restorative Experience for a Safer Transition) Program partnership launched August 1, 2021. Hospital refers discharged homeless patients with nowhere to go to Interfaith Works for up to 30 days of recovery space with peer support coordination. Reduces hospital readmissions and provides safe discharge destination.
• Multicare Health Services at Capital Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerREST Program healthcare partner accepting direct referrals from case managers at Capital Medical Center for homeless patients needing medical respite care after hospital discharge.
• Valley View Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site Primary Care Clinic partnership at Sergio's Service Center providing medical services to homeless individuals.
• Rainshadow RunningminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOriginal creator of Millersylvania Trail Race fundraiser for Interfaith Works. Rainshadow Running created the event and continues to support the race. All race entry proceeds go directly to Interfaith Works homeless services.
• Pacific Coast SecurityminorOthersContracted security guard service on site through Pacific Coast Security from 4pm to 12am Tuesday through Friday, with mobile patrol covering Sergio's and Unity Commons on weekends and overnight.
• Family Support Center of South SoundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in hazardous weather response (Code Red and Code Blue) providing emergency shelter during extreme weather conditions.
• Olympia Mutual Aid Partners (OlyMap)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in hazardous weather response supporting emergency shelter operations during Code Red and Code Blue events.
• Thurston County Homeless ResponsecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-level partner in coordinated homeless response system and hazardous weather emergency operations.
• City of OlympiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner in hazardous weather response and broader homeless services coordination.
• Bowl of HopeminorOthersLocal organization cooking meals for shelters that can use food donations to provide hearty, healthy meals to guests.
• Squaxin Island TribecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Squaxin Island Tribe for Resetting Our Sacred Table event and broader Indigenous justice work, bringing perspective on resilience, generational trauma, and gratitude.
• Nisqually Indian TribecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Indigenous justice initiatives and community events including Fish War film screening and Paddle to Nisqually.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Family Promise: National nonprofit network mobilizing faith-based congregations to provide shelter, housing stabilization, and rehousing services. Highly comparable faith-coalition model for delivering emergency shelter and homelessness prevention at regional affiliates.
• Compass Housing Alliance: Seattle-based nonprofit operating 24/7 shelter, permanent supportive housing, and housing navigation services across the Pacific Northwest. Closely comparable operating model to Interfaith Works with similar low-barrier shelter, PSH, and case-management components, but at significantly larger scale.
• Lutheran Community Services Northwest: Pacific Northwest faith-rooted nonprofit providing housing, behavioral health, refugee, and senior services across Washington and surrounding states. Closely comparable faith-based multi-program nonprofit with overlapping shelter and supportive-housing services.
• Catholic Community Services of Western Washington: Faith-rooted Western Washington nonprofit providing housing, shelter, refugee/immigrant services, and case management across multiple counties. Directly comparable faith-based coalition structure and multi-program homeless services portfolio serving vulnerable adults.
• National Health Care for the Homeless Council: National advocacy and technical assistance organization advancing medical respite and integrated health care for people experiencing homelessness. Closely aligned with Interfaith Works' REST medical respite model and healthcare-partnership approach.
• Low Income Housing Institute: Seattle-based nonprofit operating numerous congregate and non-congregate shelter programs, permanent supportive housing, and homeless services coordination. Direct competitor in the Pacific Northwest low-barrier shelter and PSH space, with overlapping state/federal funding sources.

Regional players

• Cocoon House: Snohomish County, Washington nonprofit operating emergency shelter, host homes, and supportive housing for young people and families experiencing homelessness. Comparable PSH and shelter operating model in adjacent Washington geography.
• YWCA Olympia: Local Olympia/Thurston County nonprofit providing domestic violence shelter, supportive housing, and community programs for women and families. Same regional service geography as Interfaith Works with overlapping housing-assistance and case-management services.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity: International nonprofit building affordable and supportive housing through volunteer and faith-community partnerships. Comparable in faith-coalition-driven housing delivery but focused on homeownership pathways rather than emergency shelter/PSH.
• The Salvation Army: National faith-based nonprofit operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, and supportive services at massive scale. Broader and more diversified than Interfaith Works, but a key incumbent in the same low-barrier shelter category across the U.S.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCspoB0Z4T5bjvnqnjp2PuqQ/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/InterfaithWorksThurstonCountyWA
• Instagraminstagram.com/iwhomelessservices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/interfaith-works-homeless-services

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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