Arrels Fundació

What Arrels Fundació does

Arrels Fundació is a non-profit foundation established in 1987 and headquartered at Riereta 24 in Barcelona, Spain, employing 84 staff. Its mission is to ensure that no one sleeps on the streets of Barcelona (#ningúdormintalcarrer), and it serves a population of approximately 4,800 homeless people in the city, of whom 1,982 sleep rough. In 2026, the organization reported assisting 2,450 people, with 558 visited by street teams, 1,846 using its open day center (Centre Obert), and 244 placed in accommodation.

The foundation's core products and services include street outreach by mobile teams, an open day center, accommodation placement, healthcare accompaniment, employment support, rights advocacy, and end-of-life care. Its principal proprietary technology is the Arrels Localitzador mobile application (Android and iOS, renewed in 2026), which allows citizens to report sightings of people sleeping on the streets; reports are routed to the street team for follow-up. Other programs include the 'Tothom a Cobert' solidarity-meal fundraising campaign, the 'Persones Com Tu' citizenship education program, 'Veus del Carrer' testimonial project, the HomelessFonts typography initiative, HomelessCommons photography project, the '(Sobre)viure al Carrer' practical guide, and the Arrels online shop.

The revenue model is donation-driven, with no disclosed top-line figure. Primary streams are individual one-time and recurring donations (tax-deductible in Spain), shop merchandise sales, solidarity-event proceeds from #tothomacobert, volunteer labor, and a publicly disclosed tiered donation pricing schedule (€15 for a sleeping bag, €25/night, €175/week, €500/month for apartment rent and utilities). Payments are accepted via card, PayPal, Bizum, Triodos Bank, and La Caixa. Distribution is direct (street teams, day center, accommodation) with a network of approximately 20 partner organizations and coordination with municipal services including the Ajuntament de Barcelona's SIS and SAIER.

Name

Arrels Fundació

Legal name

ARRELS FUNDACIO

Website

https://arrelsfundacio.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Arrels Fundació is a Barcelona-based non-profit foundation, founded in 1987, that provides street outreach, day-center services, accommodation, healthcare support, and end-of-life care to people experiencing homelessness in the city, supported by donations, a citizen-reporting mobile app, and a network of social-service partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Social Assistance (624), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Homeless services
• Rough sleeper outreach
• Social housing support
• Street team assistance
• Nonprofit foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona, Catalonia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations: The primary revenue stream comes from individual donations from citizens, supporters, and monthly contributors. Donations can be one-time or recurring and are tax-deductible in Spain.
2. Shop (Botiga): Sale of merchandise and products through the organization's physical and online shop.
3. Volunteer services: Volunteers contribute time and skills to support the organization's operations without direct compensation.
4. Solidarity events: Revenue generated through the #tothomacobert campaign where hosts organize solidarity meals and collect donations from guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Arrels Fundació provides direct social services to people sleeping rough on the streets of Barcelona, including street outreach visits, a day centre (Centre Obert), emergency and long-term accommodation, healthcare accompaniment, employment support, rights defense, and dignified end-of-life care. It also operates the Arrels Localitzador citizen reporting mobile application, fundraising campaigns (Tothom a Cobert), an online solidarity shop, and educational programs for schools and citizens.

Product overview

Arrels Fundació operates as a non-profit organization working to ensure no one sleeps on the streets of Barcelona. The organization offers a portfolio of social services and digital tools centered on their mobile application 'Arrels Localitzador' for citizen reporting of homeless individuals, combined with direct street outreach services including field teams, an open day center, and accommodation services. Additional offerings include the 'Tothom a Cobert' fundraising initiative, educational citizenship programs like 'Persones Com Tu', the 'Voices from the Street' testimonial project, and social enterprise projects such as HomelessFonts and HomelessCommons. The organization also maintains an online shop for solidarity products and publishes regular reports on homelessness in Barcelona.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arrels Localitzador Mobile App
• Street Team Outreach Services
• Open Day Centre (Centre Obert)
• Accommodation Services
• Arrels Online Shop (Botiga)

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,450 people assisted in 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Àmbit PrevencióminorOthersSocial organization collaborating with Arrels in the annual memorial event for homeless people who have died. Part of a network of about 20 Barcelona entities that work with homeless populations.
• Càritas BarcelonacoreOthersMajor Catholic social services organization in Barcelona collaborating with Arrels in the annual memorial event for homeless people who have died. Part of a network of about 20 Barcelona entities.
• ABD (Cas Baluard i UTE Primer la Llar)coreOthersSocial organization providing accommodation and social services, collaborating with Arrels in the annual memorial event for homeless people who have died.
• Dit i FetminorOthersSocial organization collaborating with Arrels in the annual memorial event for homeless people who have died. Part of the Barcelona homeless services network.
• HeuraminorOthersSocial organization collaborating with Arrels in the annual memorial event for homeless people who have died.
• Hospital de Campanya Santa AnnaminorOthersMobile hospital unit providing healthcare to homeless people, collaborating with Arrels in the annual memorial event for homeless people who have died.
• Santa Lluïsa de MarillacminorOthersCatholic social services organization collaborating with Arrels in the annual memorial event for homeless people who have died.
• MetzineresminorOthersOrganization providing harm reduction services, collaborating with Arrels in the annual memorial event for homeless people who have died.
• Sant Joan de DéucoreOthersMajor healthcare and social services organization (order of St. John of God) collaborating with Arrels in the annual memorial event for homeless people who have died.
• Fundació Sant Pere ClaverminorOthersHealthcare foundation collaborating with Arrels in the annual memorial event for homeless people who have died.
• Projecte SostrecoreOthersHousing-focused homeless organization collaborating with Arrels in the annual memorial event for homeless people who have died.
• SuaraminorOthersSocial cooperative providing services to vulnerable populations, collaborating with Arrels in the annual memorial event for homeless people who have died.
• Barcelona ActuaminorOthersSocial organization collaborating with Arrels in the annual memorial event for homeless people who have died.
• Menjador solidari GregalminorOthersCommunity soup kitchen collaborating with Arrels in the annual memorial event for homeless people who have died.
• Gimnàs Social Sant PauminorOthersSocial gym providing services to homeless individuals, collaborating with Arrels in the annual memorial event for homeless people who have died.
• Associació de Dones MarroquinesminorOthersWomen's association collaborating with Arrels in the annual memorial event for homeless people who have died.
• Salut Sense SostrecoreOthersHealthcare organization focused on homeless health, collaborating with Arrels in the annual memorial event for homeless people who have died.
• Som provisionalsminorOthersOrganization providing temporary housing support, collaborating with Arrels in the annual memorial event for homeless people who have died.
• Germanetes del CorderominorOthersReligious social services organization collaborating with Arrels in the annual memorial event for homeless people who have died.
• Ajuntament de Barcelona (SIS - Servei d'Inserció Social)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipal Social Insertion Service (SIS) works in coordination with Arrels' street teams to provide support to homeless individuals. Citizens can report homeless people to SIS or through Arrels Localitzador app.
• SAIER (Servei d'Atenció a Immigrants, Emigrants i Refugiats)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal service for immigrants, emigrants, and refugees that Arrels refers homeless foreign nationals to for specialized support.
• Schools and educational institutionsminorOthersEducational institutions that collaborate with Arrels by placing memorial plaques for homeless individuals who have died and participating in awareness programs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• FEANTSA: European Federation of National Organisations Working with the Homeless, the leading pan-European umbrella advocating on homelessness policy and data. Comparable as a peer in publishing homelessness data, influencing policy, and coordinating the European homelessness-services ecosystem in which Arrels operates.

Broad incumbents

• Emmaus International: Global federation of community-based organizations supporting people experiencing homelessness and social exclusion through housing, work, and advocacy. Comparable in mission and grassroots-community model, with much broader geographic reach than Arrels.
• Sant Joan de Déu (Order of St. John of God): Large healthcare and social services organization in Barcelona providing extensive services to vulnerable populations including people experiencing homelessness. Listed as a core Arrels partner; much larger scope but overlaps materially on homelessness healthcare and accompaniment.

Regional players

• Suara Cooperativa: Social cooperative providing services to vulnerable populations across Catalonia, including programs for people experiencing homelessness. Comparable in geography and in the delivery of social services to marginalized groups, though with broader populations than Arrels.

Direct peers

• Hogar Sí (formerly RAIS Fundación): Spanish non-profit operating across multiple cities providing housing and social support to people experiencing homelessness. Closest national-level peer in mission (street-to-housing continuum), policy advocacy, and multi-city service footprint.
• ABD - Cas Baluard (UTE Primer la Llar): Social organization providing accommodation and support services for people experiencing homelessness in Barcelona. Core partner in the Arrels memorial network, directly comparable on the housing-first and supported-living service delivery model.
• Càritas Barcelona: Major Catholic social services organization operating in Barcelona with overlapping programs for vulnerable populations, including people experiencing homelessness. Listed by Arrels itself as a core partner in the annual memorial and network of ~20 entities, making it the most operationally comparable peer.
• Salut Sense Sostre: Healthcare organization dedicated to the health of people experiencing homelessness in Barcelona. Listed as a core partner of Arrels, sharing overlapping street-outreach and clinical-coordination missions with the same end population.
• Projecte Sostre: Housing-focused organization supporting people experiencing homelessness in Barcelona. Named as a core partner in Arrels' memorial network, with directly comparable housing-acquisition and accommodation missions serving the same clientele.

Emerging players

• Metzineres: Barcelona-based organization providing harm reduction and shelter services, particularly to women who use drugs and experience homelessness. Listed as an Arrels partner; smaller scope with overlapping street-level service model for vulnerable populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ArrelsFundacio
• TikToktiktok.com/@arrelsfundacio?lang=es
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arrels-fundaci-

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