St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin

What St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin does

St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin (SVdP) is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) social services organization headquartered at 820 B Street, San Rafael, California, founded in 1946. The organization addresses hunger, homelessness, housing instability, and crisis poverty across Marin County through an integrated portfolio of programs: the Free Dining Room (the only free dining facility in Marin open 365 days a year, serving 500+ meals daily and 200,000 meals annually), the Housing Help Desk (serving 800+ clients annually and transitioning 147+ people into housing last year), the Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) Housing First program (518 permanent supportive housing placements since 2017 and a 28% reduction in chronic homelessness in the county), Crisis Assistance and the Prevention Desk (distributing over $400,000 in emergency rental assistance), Community Court (resolving 370 cases annually in partnership with Marin Superior Court and Legal Aid of Marin), and the Jobs Stipend and Employment Training program. All services are provided free of charge to clients with no ID, payment, or immigration status requirements.

The business model is donation-funded rather than revenue-generating. Approximately $3,000,000 in annual community donations (with 68% growth over five years) is sourced from individual giving, corporate and foundation grants (William G. Irwin Charity Foundation, Marin Community Foundation, Episcopal Impact Fund, County of Marin), planned giving and legacy gifts, and event-based fundraising. The Pennies from Heaven gala contributes over $600,000 annually, and the Ladies' Boutique Fashion Show (launched 2022) contributes over $120,000. Distribution is direct-to-beneficiary via physical access points (820, 822, and 747 B Street in San Rafael), phone helplines (415-454-0366 prevention line, 415-454-3303 main line), and drop-in services; there is no technology product layer, app, or proprietary platform. Marketing is concentrated in email newsletters, local earned media (Marin Independent Journal, KCBS Radio, Marin Magazine), video content, and an active Auxiliary Board volunteer network, with marketing and fundraising leadership housed in the Chief Philanthropy Officer role.

Name

St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin

Legal name

St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County

Website

https://vinnies.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin is a Marin County nonprofit providing free meals, housing assistance, crisis intervention, and employment training to 10,000+ residents annually, funded by approximately $3,000,000 in annual donations and foundation grants.

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Product category

Nonprofit Social Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Housing Services (62422), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Homeless services
• Hunger relief
• Housing assistance
• Crisis intervention
• Social services nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

San Rafael

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Cash donations from individuals supporting the organization's mission to end hunger and homelessness in Marin County. Community supporters donate nearly $3,000,000 annually.
2. Corporate & Foundation Grants: Grants from foundations and corporations including Marin Community Foundation, County of Marin, William G. Irwin Charity Foundation, and other major donors.
3. Annual Gala & Events: Pennies from Heaven annual gala raising over $600,000 annually, Ladies' Boutique Fashion Show raising over $120,000, and other fundraising events.
4. Planned Giving & Legacy Gifts: Bequests through wills, IRA charitable gift annuities, and estate planning donations. IRA owners 70½+ can donate up to $50,000 from IRAs to fund gift annuities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin is a nonprofit social services organization that provides free food, housing assistance, crisis intervention, and wraparound support services to Marin County residents in need. Its core offerings include a Free Dining Room open every day of the year serving 500+ daily meals, a Housing Help Desk serving 800+ clients annually, Crisis Assistance for homelessness prevention, a Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) providing Housing First case management, Community Court for minor offense diversion, and a Jobs Stipend & Employment Training program. All services are provided at no cost to clients, with no ID, money, or proof of immigration status required.

Product overview

St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin is a nonprofit social services organization operating a portfolio of interconnected programs addressing hunger, homelessness, and crisis assistance in Marin County. The core services include the Free Dining Room (open 365 days providing meals), Housing Help Desk (providing emergency assistance and housing counseling), Crisis Assistance (preventing eviction through emergency payments), Homeless Outreach Team/HOT (housing-first case management for chronic homeless), Community Court (legal diversion program), and Jobs Stipend & Employment Training Program. These services function as an integrated system where the Free Dining Room serves as an entry point connecting clients to wraparound support services including housing assistance and employment training.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Free Dining Room A free dining facility open 365 days a year serving breakfast (7-8 AM) and lunch (11 AM-1 PM), providing more than 500 meals daily (over 200,000 nutritious meals annually) to Marin County residents in need. No ID, money, or proof of immigration status required. Functions as a low-barrier entry point connecting clients to additional wraparound services.
• Housing Help Desk Drop-in service for people experiencing homelessness, providing housing search assistance, transportation services, clothing referrals, limited financial aid, rental deposit support, and case management. Welcomes over 800 clients each year and helped transition more than 147 people into housing in the last year. Also accessible by phone (415-454-3303 ext 25) Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM.
• Crisis Assistance Homelessness prevention program providing emergency rental payments, utility assistance, groceries, and ongoing support including budgeting and money-saving life skills training to keep families housed. Volunteers conduct home visits to assess situations and provide immediate financial assistance.
• Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) Housing First program deploying five case managers to build trust with chronically homeless individuals on the streets and assist them in obtaining supportive housing. Has housed more than 600 high-risk people since 2016, reduced chronic homelessness in Marin by 28%, and generated approximately $20 million in annual community savings.
• Community Court Monthly diversion program held in the SVdP dining facility after hours in partnership with Marin Superior Court and Legal Aid of Marin. Helps homeless and low-income defendants resolve minor offenses, outstanding fines, and connect with social services, medical treatment, and job assistance. About 370 individuals resolve their cases annually through Community Court.
• Jobs Stipend & Employment Training Program On-the-job training program with stipends helping homeless and unemployed individuals acquire marketable skills in administrative, custodial, and food service areas, with potential for regular employment or job references. Sign-ups begin at 10:45 AM daily at the Housing Help Desk at 822 B Street.
• Prevention Desk / Crisis Help Line Crisis helpline at 415-454-0366 staffed by volunteers who conduct intake calls from Marin County residents in crisis, assessing needs and connecting them with conference volunteers who perform home visits and arrange immediate assistance such as groceries, financial support for rent/bills, and resource referrals. Handles approximately 50 requests per week.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ meals served daily, 365 days/year
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coordinated Entry SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Uniform system of assessment and prioritization to allocate housing resources across Marin County. Incorporates Housing First approach ensuring equal access to support from local agencies. SVdP helped place 518 individuals in permanent supportive housing since 2017 through this system.
• Marin County Health and Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Collaborative partnership with key Marin County partners with authority to provide housing, case management, mental health, and community support services. The HOT (Housing Outreach Team) program was developed based on a successful HOT program in San Mateo and works with county partners to prioritize housing for the most vulnerable with complex problems.
• Marin Superior CourtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to host monthly Community Court in SVdP's dining facility after hours. The court makes proceedings accessible in a friendly atmosphere to help resolve minor offenses and outstanding fines.
• Legal Aid of MarincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to organize Community Court and assist individuals in applying for the program. Legal Aid staff work with clients to secure community service hours and connect them with services.
• Homeward Bound of MarincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with organization that operates the only emergency shelter for homeless families in Marin County. SVdP's Executive Director had conversation with Homeward Bound's Co-Executive Director about state of homelessness and collaboration.
• Marin Independent JournalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal newspaper providing regular coverage of SVdP services, events, and impact in Marin County. Featured on front page celebrating opening of new 747 B Street location.
• Marin County Continuum of CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVdP adheres to privacy protection guidelines issued by the Marin County Continuum of Care and participates in coordinated efforts to end homelessness in the county.
• College of MarinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost partner for Countywide Homeless Symposium at Bill and Jonas Center on Indian Valley Campus. Approximately 200 representatives from local organizations attended.
• Adopt A Family of MarinminorOthersReferral partner organization on a mission to prevent homelessness and provide stability for Marin families in need.
• Canal AllianceminorOthersReferral partner providing services, education and legal resources for low-income Spanish speaking immigrants in Marin.
• Community Action MarinminorOthersReferral partner working to eliminate the causes and consequences of poverty in Marin County.
• Meadow ClubminorOthersVenue partner hosting Ladies' Boutique Luncheon & Fashion Show events.
• Valley Oak Wealth ManagementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost of annual BIG Shred event benefiting SVdP. Founded by Anne and Tim Russell.

Scale indicators23 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vinniesmarin
• Facebookfacebook.com/vinniesmarin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-vincent-de-paul-society-of-marin

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

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