Plymouth Healing Communities

What Plymouth Healing Communities does

Plymouth Healing Communities (PHC) is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2000 to break the cycle of hospitalization and homelessness for people living with mental illness. The organization provides 44 units of permanent supportive housing across seven properties in Seattle (House of Healing, Hofmann House, Argonaut Apartments, Admiral House, Argonaut 2, Eng House, and Grace Apartments), plus an 8-bed emergency respite program at the House of Healing for individuals exiting inpatient psychiatric treatment. Since 2001, PHC has delivered more than 164,000 sheltered days. Its core service model combines small-scale residential settings with a volunteer-led Companionship Program, in which trained community volunteers are matched one-on-one with residents to provide sustained relational support alongside clinical case management.

PHC's core technology layer is intentionally minimal — it is a service delivery nonprofit, not a technology company, and operates on standard third-party SaaS tools (Mailchimp for donor communications, Better Impact for volunteer management, Squarespace for web). The organization's go-to-market is community-led: resident referrals are routed exclusively through Harborview Mental Health and Addiction Services, which maintains property waitlists; volunteers are recruited, trained, and matched by a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator; and donor engagement is driven by direct mail, email, the annual Night of Hope fundraising gala, and corporate matching programs. Revenue is a mix of HUD housing subsidies and vouchers on individual units, individual donations, foundation grants (Seattle Foundation), and corporate matching from Gates Foundation, Boeing Employees Community Fund, and Microsoft Employee Giving. PHC is governed by a Board of Directors led by Board President Robie Flannagan and operated by Executive Director Padrica Hoffman, with no parent company, subsidiaries, or external ownership.

Name

Plymouth Healing Communities

Legal name

Plymouth Healing Communities

Website

https://plyhc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Plymouth Healing Communities is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing 44 units of permanent supportive housing and an 8-bed respite program for individuals with mental illness exiting homelessness or psychiatric care. Founded in 2000, it combines small-scale residential settings with a volunteer-led Companionship Program and clinical referrals via Harborview Mental Health.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Permanent Supportive Housing

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI)

Keywords

• Permanent supportive housing
• Mental health housing
• Community companionship program
• Emergency respite housing
• Nonprofit housing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: PHC relies on individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants to fund operations. The annual Night of Hope fundraiser generates proceeds for housing and circles of support programs.
2. Government Funding and HUD Subsidies: PHC properties receive HUD funding and housing vouchers to subsidize units for low-income residents with mental illness, ensuring affordable housing options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Plymouth Healing Communities provides small-scale permanent supportive housing and an emergency respite program (House of Healing) for adults in Seattle living with mental illness and housing instability, alongside a Community Companion Program that pairs trained volunteer companions with residents. Across seven properties the organization maintains 44 units of housing and has delivered more than 164,000 sheltered days since 2001.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• House of Healing Emergency respite residential program that serves adults exiting in-patient psychiatric treatment after a mental health crisis. The Beacon Hill home houses five residents and three live-in companions at a time, providing a place of solace and rest, community living, and transition support for 6 months to a year before residents move to permanent housing.
• Permanent Supportive Housing Long-term supportive housing service for individuals and families in Seattle coping with mental illness and chronic housing instability, delivered across 44 units in seven properties: Hofmann House, Eng House (Shelter Plus Care referral), Argonaut Apartments, Argonaut 2, Admiral House, Grace Apartments (managed for Welcome Table Christian Fellowship), and House of Healing. Units are subsidized by HUD funding and housing vouchers to keep them affordable for low-income residents.
• Community Companion Program Trained volunteer companion program, based on Craig Rennebohm's model, that matches volunteers with PHC residents and House of Healing alumni for sustained one-on-one and group relationships. Volunteers are recruited, trained, and matched through the Better Impact platform and provide ongoing social, emotional, and practical support as part of the resident's recovery journey.

Named customers3 records

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 minor.

• Plymouth Congregational ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlymouth Church UCC provides foundational support for PHC, hosting the Night of Hope event venue at 1217 6th Avenue. PHC was founded through this church community and maintains close ties with the church's senior pastor Rev. Dr. Kelle Brown.
• Harborview Mental Health and Addiction ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarborview provides mental health and housing services to PHC residents. They maintain wait lists for PHC properties and provide community living support and case management for residents.
• Welcome Table Christian FellowshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWelcome Table built Grace Apartments with three units of affordable housing near their Beacon Hill sanctuary. PHC provides property management oversight and companionship opportunities for Grace residents.
• Tilth AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Garden Hotline at Tilth Alliance provides expert support for PHC's Community Garden Program, conducting workshops and providing seeds and gardening guidance for residents at multiple properties.
• Seattle ClubhouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeattle Clubhouse, a program of HERO House NW, partners with PHC to provide wellness programs, educational opportunities, career support, and social activities for residents to support their recovery.
• AHMA of WashingtonminorOthersPHC is a member of the Affordable Housing Management Association of Washington, an industry association for housing providers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Solid Ground: Seattle-based anti-poverty nonprofit providing housing, homelessness prevention, and supportive services. Overlaps with PHC in operating permanent supportive housing and resident stabilization programs.
• Pioneer Human Services: Washington State nonprofit providing behavioral health, housing, and reentry services. Operates multiple supportive housing sites and shares PHC's integrated housing-plus-mental-health service model.
• Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI): Seattle-based nonprofit developing and operating affordable housing, including tiny house villages and permanent supportive housing. Overlaps with PHC on permanent supportive housing for vulnerable populations in the Seattle region.
• Catholic Community Services of Western Washington: Regional nonprofit providing housing, behavioral health, and case management services across Western Washington, including permanent supportive housing programs serving people with mental illness.
• Compass Housing Alliance: Pacific Northwest nonprofit providing supportive housing, shelter, and behavioral health services across multiple sites. Comparable service mix to PHC, including permanent supportive housing and wraparound resident support.
• Chief Seattle Club: Seattle-based nonprofit providing housing, health, and cultural services to Native Americans experiencing homelessness, including mental health support. Operates a service-rich housing model comparable to PHC's small-community approach.
• Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC): Seattle nonprofit providing integrated housing, mental health, and substance use disorder services to people experiencing homelessness. Operates 11 housing sites and shares PHC's mission of breaking the cycle of hospitalization and homelessness through supportive housing.
• Plymouth Housing Group: Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating permanent supportive housing for people exiting homelessness. Shares PHC's name, mission focus on housing as a platform for recovery, and Seattle footprint, though at substantially larger scale (~1,700+ units).

Regional players

• Imagine Housing: Eastside (Bellevue/Redmond) Washington nonprofit operating affordable and supportive housing for people with mental illness and other vulnerabilities. Comparable model to PHC in a different sub-market of the Seattle metro area.
• Mary's Place: Seattle-area nonprofit providing emergency family shelter and housing services with wraparound support. Adjacent in mission to PHC's emergency respite (House of Healing), though focused on families with children rather than individuals with mental illness.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/plymouth-healing-communities

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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