Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing

What Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing does

Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing (GLEH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2001 and headquartered in Hollywood, California, that develops and operates affordable housing and supportive services for low-income LGBT seniors aged 62 and older. Its flagship asset is Triangle Square - Hollywood, a 104-unit affordable housing development (96 one-bedroom and 8 two-bedroom units) financed through a $21.5 million capital stack assembled from federal, state, and local sources including HUD, the California Housing Finance Agency, the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, HACLA Section 8 vouchers, and the City of Los Angeles Redevelopment Agency. Thirty-four percent of units are designated for seniors with HIV/AIDS or those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The organization serves 112+ residents and received over 800 applications for the building's lottery, evidencing significant unmet demand.

GLEH's core service offering is the Comprehensive Housing Care Project, an integrated on-site and community-based model with three programmatic pillars: Housing Retention (maintaining seniors in long-term affordable housing), Aging in Place (addressing long-term aging concerns), and Health and Wellness (physical fitness and social isolation reduction). The organization supplements this with Community Outreach, Education and Training programs that deliver cultural competency and sensitivity training to elder service providers and LGBT/HIV/AIDS organizations, and an online Senior Resource Center providing referrals across food, medical, HIV/AIDS, and social services categories.

The revenue model is multi-stream and characteristic of a community-based nonprofit: individual donations at tiers from $10 to $10,000 (with the Triangle Donor Circle at $500+), foundation and corporate grants from California Wellness Foundation, Kaiser Permanente Foundation, Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, S. Mark Taper Foundation, Weingart Foundation, Wells Fargo, and The Archstone Foundation, government financing and operating subsidies, and rental income from 104 affordable apartments structured on a sliding income-based scale. Distribution is via direct application (online or fax-back housing questionnaire) and referrals from a network of more than 40 partner organizations including SAGE, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, LA Gay & Lesbian Center Senior Program, Project Angel Food, St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, and the Alzheimer's Association of Southern California. Leadership comprises Executive Director Mark Supper, Director of Development/Operations Angela Leonard, Community Relations Manager Brian-Ray McConnell, and Board Chair Mendes Napoli.

Name

Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing

Legal name

Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing Corp

Website

https://gleh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing (GLEH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that develops and operates Triangle Square, a 104-unit affordable housing complex in Hollywood for low-income LGBT seniors aged 62 and older, with integrated supportive services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Senior Housing

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Independent Living Community Development & Construction (Senior Housing Developers) (HLADAAAH), Senior Living & Assisted Living Facility Construction (IMAFACAJ)

Keywords

• Affordable senior housing
• LGBT elder care
• Supportive housing services
• Low-income housing
• Nonprofit housing development

Headquarters

HQ city

Hollywood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: GLEH generates revenue through individual donations at various levels ($10-$10,000), corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events such as the Annual Garden Party. Donors receive membership in the Triangle Donor Circle for contributions of $500 or more.
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: GLEH receives funding from foundations including California Wellness Foundation, Kaiser Permanente Foundation, Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, S. Mark Taper Foundation, Weingart Foundation, and others at various tiers from $5,000 to $100,000+.
3. Government Funding: Triangle Square was financed by City of Los Angeles, Redevelopment Agency, Housing Department, Housing Authority, California Housing Finance Agency, California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, California Department of Housing & Community Development, and SunAmerica.
4. Affordable Housing Rentals: GLEH operates Triangle Square with 104 affordable apartments for low-income LGBT seniors. Residents pay rent based on their income levels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing (GLEH) develops, owns, and operates affordable housing specifically for low-income LGBT seniors. Its flagship property, Triangle Square - Hollywood, is a $21.5 million, 104-unit affordable housing complex for LGBT elders aged 62 and older, with 34% of units reserved for seniors with HIV/AIDS or those homeless/at-risk. GLEH bundles this housing with the Comprehensive Housing Care Project, integrating on-site social services, housing retention support, aging-in-place programs, and health and wellness services.

Product overview

Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing (GLEH) operates as a nonprofit affordable housing developer and service provider for LGBT older adults. The core offering is Triangle Square - Hollywood, a 104-unit affordable housing development, supported by the Comprehensive Housing Care Project which comprises three integrated service programs: Housing Retention, Aging in Place, and Health & Wellness. Additional services include Community Outreach - Education and Training and a Senior Resource Center providing referrals to community resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Triangle Square - Hollywood A 104-unit affordable housing development for low-income LGBT seniors aged 62 and over, located in Hollywood, California. The $21.5 million development includes 96 one-bedroom and 8 two-bedroom units, with 34% of units designated for seniors with HIV/AIDS, homeless, or at-risk individuals.
• Comprehensive Housing Care Project An integrated on-site and community-collaborative social service delivery model comprising three pillars: the Housing Retention Program, the Aging in Place Program, and the Health & Wellness Program. It is the cornerstone of GLEH's mission to support low-income LGBT seniors with culturally competent services.
• Housing Retention Program Program designed to maintain low-income and extremely low-income LGBT seniors in permanent, long-term affordable housing environments and help them attain financial stability.
• Aging in Place Program Program addressing key issues and concerns for LGBT elders to help them live independently and optimize their mental health and well-being.
• Health & Wellness Program Program designed to maintain optimal physical fitness of residents to increase function, promote healthy aging, and decrease social isolation of LGBT elders.
• Community Outreach - Education and Training Cultural competency and education services for elder service providers and LGBT/HIV/AIDS organizations, including sensitivity training, continuing education for licensed professionals, and community education sessions.
• Senior Resource Center An online resource directory providing information and referrals for LGBT seniors, covering LGBT & Internet Resources, Food Bank & Nutritional Support, Health & Medical services, HIV & AIDS resources, Political Action organizations, and Social Services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 104 affordable apartments delivered for low-income LGBT seniors
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship / core, major and minor.

• McCormack Baron Salazar, Inc.flagship / coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMcCormack Baron Salazar is GLEH's primary development partner for Triangle Square - Hollywood. As a leading for-profit residential development company committed to rebuilding in urban neighborhoods, they brought expertise in financing, construction, and project management. They have completed 87 projects with development costs exceeding $1.8 billion and developed nearly 14,000 housing units.
• Van Tilburg, Banvard & Soderbergh, AIAmajorTechnology or IntegrationServed as the architect for Triangle Square - Hollywood development.
• Mueller Design Inc.majorTechnology or IntegrationMueller Design Inc. provided interior design services for Triangle Square - Hollywood.
• SAGE (Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Elders)flagship / coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAGE is the world's oldest and largest non-profit agency dedicated to serving LGBT older people. GLEH partners with SAGE for advocacy, training, and resources for the aging LGBT community.
• Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center - Senior ProgrammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides educational, social, and cultural events and activities for LGBT people 50 years and older. Partners with GLEH to serve seniors and connect them with services including counseling, support groups, HIV testing, and medical care.
• AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal organization providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to over 100,000 people. AHF is the nation's largest provider of HIV/AIDS medical care and partners with GLEH for HIV/AIDS-related housing and services.
• Project Angel FoodmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivers free, nutritious meals to people affected by HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses throughout Los Angeles County. Provides food/nutrition support to GLEH residents.
• Alzheimer's Association of Southern CaliforniamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with GLEH for Aging in Place programming, providing resources and support for residents dealing with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
• Openhouse - San FranciscomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSan Francisco-based organization building housing, services and community programs for LGBT older adults. Similar mission to GLEH, collaboration on best practices and advocacy.
• Partners in CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelops, tests, and disseminates high-impact, innovative models of care that bring more efficient and effective health and social services to diverse people and communities.
• St. Vincent Meals on WheelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors and vulnerable residents across Los Angeles. Provides meal delivery services to GLEH residents.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Project Angel Food: LA-based nonprofit providing meals to people affected by HIV/AIDS and other illnesses. Adjacent service provider that contracts with GLEH to provide food/nutrition support to Triangle Square residents.
• Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA): Public housing authority providing Section 8 vouchers and affordable housing. Comparable in subsidizing low-income senior housing, and a GLEH partner for units and tenant subsidies.

Direct peers

• McCormack Baron Salazar: For-profit affordable housing developer that co-developed Triangle Square with GLEH. Comparable in affordable housing development expertise and capital stack structuring with LIHTC/HUD financing.
• AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF): Global HIV/AIDS care and housing provider; major GLEH partner. Comparable in serving HIV-positive seniors with stability and supportive housing, though operating at much larger scale.
• Openhouse: San Francisco-based nonprofit providing housing, services, and community programs for LGBT older adults. Direct peer with overlapping mission, target population, and service model; explicitly a GLEH partner organization.
• Los Angeles LGBT Center - Senior Program: LA-based nonprofit providing social, educational, and health services for LGBT people 50+. Direct peer in service delivery for LGBT seniors and a GLEH referral/partner organization.
• SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders): National nonprofit providing advocacy, training, and resources for LGBT older people. Direct peer serving the same population and explicitly partnered with GLEH; overlapping scope in aging services and policy advocacy.

Broad incumbents

• BRIDGE Housing: West Coast-focused nonprofit affordable housing developer with senior housing portfolio. Comparable in affordable senior housing development and supportive services model in California.
• Mercy Housing: Large national nonprofit affordable housing developer operating across multiple states. Comparable in affordable senior housing and supportive services; broader portfolio but similar capital structures and resident populations.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit developer and financier of affordable housing. Comparable in HUD/LIHTC-financed affordable housing development and supportive services for vulnerable populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GLEHTv
• Facebookfacebook.com/glehla

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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