Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas

What Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas does

Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas (HLA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves as the HUD-designated Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Lead Agency and Continuum of Care (CoC) coordinator for Pinellas County, Florida. The organization functions as the central convener and data backbone for the county's homelessness response system, linking more than 30 partner agencies that deliver shelter, housing, case management, and outreach services. Its core technical platform, the Pinellas HMIS, is the federally mandated client-level data system used to track homelessness incidence, service utilization, and housing outcomes across the county, with data feeding a Coordinated Entry process that matches individuals to appropriate housing interventions.

HLA's product surface extends beyond the HMIS database itself. The organization operates Cold Night Shelters as a seasonal emergency response, publishes a Pinellas Homeless Resource Guide, and runs a Racial Equity Toolkit to support partner agencies. It has built two public-facing analytics products: a CoC Performance Dashboard built on Tableau for outcome reporting and a CoC System Dashboard built on ArcGIS for geographic visualization of service coverage and unmet need. These dashboards make HMIS-derived data accessible to funders, policymakers, and partner agencies in formats that support grant applications, legislative briefings, and operational decisions.

As a 501(c)(3), HLA's business model is grant-funded rather than revenue-generating in the commercial sense. Primary funding flows through HUD CoC planning and HMIS grants, Florida Department of Children and Families contracts, county government pass-throughs, and private donations, supplemented by in-kind support such as the fare-free transit partnership with PSTA during Cold Night Shelter activations. The organization's revenue is therefore a function of federal and state appropriations cycles, competitive Continuum of Care NOFO outcomes, and demonstrated system performance under the Built for Zero methodology it has adopted. Customer concentration is structurally high because the funding base is dominated by two to three institutional government sources, while the service delivery side is distributed across 30+ partner agencies and the homeless population of Pinellas County.

Name

Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas

Legal name

Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas, Inc.

Website

https://pinellashomeless.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving as the HUD-designated HMIS Lead Agency and Continuum of Care coordinator for Pinellas County, Florida, linking 30+ partner agencies through a shared client database, coordinated entry system, public analytics dashboards, and seasonal Cold Night Shelter operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Services Coordination

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC)

Keywords

• Homeless services coordination
• Continuum of care
• HMIS data management
• Emergency shelter operations
• Coordinated entry systems

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Petersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations: The HLA accepts donations from individuals and organizations. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and acknowledges that no goods or services were provided to donors in return for their contribution. Florida Dept. of Agriculture registration # CH7199.
2. Government Grants and Funding: HLA serves as the HMIS Lead Agency and coordinates Continuum of Care funding opportunities for providers. The organization manages funding from federal sources including HUD and state sources including the Florida Department of Children and Families.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas operates as the designated HMIS Lead Agency for the Pinellas County Continuum of Care, coordinating homeless services across 30+ partner agencies through a centralized data system. The organization runs coordinated entry intake and assessment, activates Cold Night Shelters during extreme cold weather, and publishes data dashboards tracking inflow, outflow, demographics, and program performance across the county's homeless response system.

Product overview

The Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas operates a suite of interconnected programs and data systems to prevent, divert, and end homelessness in Pinellas County. The core offerings include Pinellas HMIS (the HUD-mandated Homeless Management Information System serving 30+ partner agencies), Coordinated Entry (centralized intake and assessment), and the Cold Night Shelters program. Supporting these are the CoC System Dashboard and CoC Performance Dashboard (data visualization tools using ArcGIS and Tableau), plus the Pinellas Homeless Resource Guide (a directory of community resources). The organization functions as the HMIS Lead Agency and coordinates the Pinellas Continuum of Care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pinellas HMIS

Quantifiable outcome

• Cold Night Shelters activate when temperature reaches 40 degrees or colder, providing lifesaving shelter across Tarpon Springs, Clearwater, Pinellas Park, and St. Petersburg

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.

• First Contact (formerly 211 Tampa Bay Cares)coreTechnology or IntegrationHMIS partner agency providing the homeless helpline and coordinated entry referral services for Pinellas County. Serves as the first point of contact for individuals seeking shelter and housing services.
• Alpha House of Pinellas CountycoreTechnology or IntegrationHMIS partner agency providing transitional housing for homeless women and teens who are pregnant or have infants under one year old.
• Bay Pines VAcoreTechnology or IntegrationHMIS partner providing medical, dental, mental health services, and homelessness services for Veterans in Pinellas County.
• Boley CenterscoreTechnology or IntegrationHMIS partner providing programs for individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses, including permanent supportive housing and employment assistance.
• Catholic Charities Dioceses of St. PetersburgcoreTechnology or IntegrationHMIS partner providing emergency shelter at Pinellas Hope, transitional housing, and 156 units of permanent supportive housing.
• Metropolitan MinistriescoreTechnology or IntegrationHMIS partner providing homeless services and housing assistance to individuals and families in Pinellas County.
• Pinellas County Human ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationHMIS partner and key governmental collaborator providing healthcare for the homeless, mobile medical unit, and human services programs.
• St. Vincent de Paul CAREScoreTechnology or IntegrationHMIS partner providing shelter, housing, and supportive services for Veterans, families, and individuals experiencing homelessness.
• United Way SuncoastkeyTechnology or IntegrationCommunity partner supporting HLA's mission to end homelessness through collaborative funding and resource coordination.
• Pinellas Community FoundationkeyTechnology or IntegrationCommunity foundation partner supporting homeless services and affordable housing initiatives in Pinellas County.
• Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides fare-free transportation during Cold Night Shelter activations. Bus rides are free beginning at 4:00pm on activation nights until 9:00am the following morning.
• Florida Department of Children and FamiliescoreTechnology or IntegrationState government partner that sponsors the Pinellas County Homeless Resource Guide and provides funding opportunities for homeless services.
• Built for ZerokeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerHLA joined Built for Zero, a national initiative by Community Solutions to end homelessness through data-driven approaches and collective impact.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hillsborough County Homeless Coalition: Direct peer as a neighboring Florida county Continuum of Care lead agency coordinating homeless services, HMIS, and partner agency networks. Operates with similar scope of coordinating role in a comparable Tampa Bay regional context.
• Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida: Direct peer operating as a Continuum of Care lead agency in Central Florida. Coordinates HMIS, cold/emergency shelter programs, and partner networks across multiple counties with similar HUD-mandated functions to HLA.
• Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust: Direct peer as a designated county-level lead agency and Continuum of Care coordinator for homeless services. Operates the same HUD-mandated HMIS lead role, coordinated entry, and funding allocation functions as HLA but in a larger Florida county.
• Partners for HOME (Atlanta CoC): Direct peer functioning as the Atlanta Continuum of Care lead entity and Built for Zero participant. Coordinates HMIS, coordinated entry, and system performance measurement across metro Atlanta's homeless services ecosystem—directly analogous to HLA's role in Pinellas.

Broad incumbents

• Heart of Florida United Way: Broader incumbent in Florida social services coordination with funding aggregation, 211 helpline operations, and partner convening functions. Comparable in nonprofit coordination role though broader in mission scope than HLA's homelessness specialization.
• National Alliance to End Homelessness: National policy and advocacy organization that works with Continuum of Care lead agencies including HLA. Provides federal policy research, training, and convening functions that complement CoC lead agencies' local operational roles.

Emerging players

• Community Solutions (Built for Zero): National nonprofit running the Built for Zero initiative that HLA has joined. Provides the data-driven methodology and collective impact framework for ending homelessness; closely connected as a strategic partner and methodology provider rather than a direct geographic competitor.

Regional players

• Orange County Housing Authority (CA): Regional peer operating HUD-funded homeless and housing programs in California. Comparable in mission but does not directly compete geographically; useful reference for HUD program administration and Continuum of Care coordination practices.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/homelessleader1
• Facebookfacebook.com/PinellasHomeless
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/homeless-leadership-alliance

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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