Emfasis Non-Profit

What Emfasis Non-Profit does

Emfasis Non-Profit (Αστική Μη Κερδοσκοπική Εταιρεία Emphasis Non-Profit) is a Greek civil non-profit organization (AMKE) founded in 2013 by Maria Karra and Apostolos Vafeas, headquartered in Athens and operating across 10+ Greek geographies including Thessaloniki, Volos, Patras, Rhodes, Crete, Salamina, Evia, and Thessaly. The organization is dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and social exclusion, employing a Social Streetwork methodology that deploys specialized streetworkers into beneficiaries' natural environments, supported by three Mobile Support Units and a centralized Supply Management Center. Service offerings span food aid, survival items and hygiene products, psychosocial counseling, temporary accommodation, educational and empowerment programs, and emergency humanitarian relief during natural disasters (fires, floods, earthquakes).

The underlying operational model is field-based rather than technology-based: streetworkers map individual needs and deliver targeted interventions through direct outreach, with no disclosed AI, app, or proprietary software platform. The team of approximately 25+ named professionals includes psychologists, social workers, Certified Housing First practitioners, case managers, and international liaisons (Europe, UK). Emphasis Non-Profit explicitly receives no government or public funding and operates on three revenue streams: individual donations via PayPal and bank transfers (€10-€40 per item), corporate CSR partnerships (7 active programs with Greek enterprises such as Ayvens, Alpha Bank, Barba Stathis, Oracle Greece, and Lambda Development), and foundation grants (e.g., TIMA Foundation, Bodossaki Foundation's BUILD program). Reported impact metrics include 400,000+ volunteer hours, 4,000+ individuals supported annually, 2,700+ Mobile Support Unit shifts, and 31 programs implemented since inception.

Name

Emfasis Non-Profit

Legal name

Emfasis Non-Profit

Website

https://emfasisfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Emfasis Non-Profit is a Greek civil non-profit (AMKE) founded in 2013 that uses a Social Streetwork methodology and three Mobile Support Units to deliver food aid, psychosocial counseling, survival items, and emergency relief to homeless and socially excluded individuals across 10+ Greek regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Support Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Individual and Family Services (6241), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

Keywords

• Homeless support services
• Social streetwork methodology
• Emergency humanitarian relief
• Corporate social responsibility
• Psychosocial counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Private citizens donate to support the organization's mission. Donations are used exclusively for covering the most urgent needs of supported individuals - food, survival items, personal hygiene products, and temporary housing.
2. Corporate Social Responsibility Programs: Annual strategically designed CSR programs aligned with company pillars and priorities. Employee volunteering activities. Cost of participation covered by company as contribution to beneficiaries.
3. Foundation Grants: Funding from philanthropic foundations for specific programs. Example: TIMA Foundation funding for 'Supporting the 3rd Age & Natural Disasters' program in Thessaly region.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Emfasis Non-Profit is a Greek civil non-profit organization that provides streetwork-based support to individuals experiencing homelessness and social exclusion. Its core services include food aid, psychosocial counseling, distribution of survival items and hygiene products, educational opportunities, empowerment programs, and emergency humanitarian relief in response to natural disasters. Operations are delivered through three Mobile Support Units and a centralized Supply Management Center across multiple Greek regions.

Product overview

Emfasis Non-Profit is a Greek non-profit organization (AMKE - Civil Non-Profit Company) founded in 2013 that provides relief, support, and empowerment services to individuals experiencing homelessness and social exclusion. The organization operates as a unified service model centered on Social Streetwork methodology, deploying three Mobile Support Units staffed by specialized streetworkers and trained volunteers. Core services include food aid, psychosocial counseling, survival items provision, educational opportunities, emergency relief measures, and empowerment programs. Services are delivered through a Supply Management Center that provides basic goods and fulfills individualized requests. The organization does not receive government funding and relies entirely on private donations and corporate partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Streetwork Services Field-based social work methodology where specialized streetworkers actively work in the field, supported by trained volunteers and equipped with three Mobile Support Units to reach homeless and socially excluded individuals across Greece. The approach involves careful and discreet recording of individual needs with a personalized approach.
• Food Aid (Επισιτιστική Στήριξη) Provision of food supplies and survival items to individuals experiencing homelessness and social exclusion, delivered through field operations, Supply Management Center, and Mobile Support Units. Donations of €10 provide supermarket vouchers allowing beneficiaries to purchase essential survival items with dignity.
• Psychosocial Counseling (Ψυχοκοινωνική Συμβουλευτική) Systematic psychosocial, family, and employment counseling services provided by trained psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors to support beneficiaries experiencing homelessness and social exclusion.
• Emergency Relief Measures (Έκτακτα Μέτρα Ανακούφισης) Immediate humanitarian response program for populations affected by natural disasters and extreme weather events including floods, fires, and earthquakes. Deploys Mobile Support Units to affected areas in coordination with relief partners.
• Housing First Initiative Housing intervention program providing permanent housing as a foundation for individuals to rebuild their lives, implementing the certified Housing First methodology through a Certified Housing First Trainer on staff.
• Corporate Social Responsibility Programs Annual strategically aligned CSR programs designed for corporate partners, featuring experiential volunteering activities, employee awareness actions, and team-building exercises with social impact. Partners include Ayvens, Barba Stathis, Alpha Bank, and Oracle Greece.
• HOPE: HOmeless not helPlEss Rights protection and advocacy program for homeless populations and those in insecure housing conditions, coordinated with implementation partners Ithaca (M.K.O.) and Ithaca Laundry under the BUILD program.
• Supporting the 3rd Age & Natural Disasters Holistic support program for elderly flood victims in Thessaly region, providing dedicated telephone support line, legal counseling, psychological support, psych-social support, and bureaucratic consultation following the Daniel and Elias natural disasters.
• Look Up: Women's Empowerment Program Women's empowerment initiative targeting women facing homelessness and social exclusion, providing streetwork support, empowerment programs, and educational opportunities.
• STRENGTH Program Strengthening Services for Vulnerable Communities - empowerment initiative designed to help vulnerable populations regain control of their lives through skills development and educational opportunities.
• Mobile Support Units Service Three mobile units that enable field operations and expand geographic coverage across Greece, supporting both regular streetwork shifts and emergency measures. The units are equipped to provide support services across wider geographical areas and enable rapid deployment to disaster zones.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400,000+ volunteer hours contributed since 2013
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Ithaca (M.K.O.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Implementation partner in HOPE (HOmeless not helPlEss) project under the BUILD program. Coordinates activities in Athens, Piraeus, Thessaloniki, Ioannina, and Salamina for protection and advocacy of homeless population rights.
• FEANTSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Federation of National Organisations working with the Homeless. Emfasis is a member and uses the ETHOS typology for classifying homelessness. Active in advocacy for housing rights and policy change at European level.
• Greek Network for the Right to HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborator network working on housing rights advocacy in Greece
• Greek Network for Combating PovertycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborator network addressing poverty issues in Greece
• GR Civil Society AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance of civil society organizations working together on common goals
• Housing First Europe HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network promoting Housing First methodology for homeless individuals. Emfasis has a Certified Housing First Trainer on staff.
• AyvensmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor benefactor and CSR partner. Collaborative social impact initiatives including employee volunteering and corporate social responsibility programs. Named as top supporter in testimonials.
• THI AustraliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational collaboration and volunteer support. CEO Stergitsa Zamagias-Hill provided testimonial praising Emfasis work.
• Barba Stathis S.A.majorGTM or Marketing PartnerCSR partner within sustainable development strategy. Collaboration includes experiential learning, adaptability, and substance-focused approach to social impact.
• Oracle GreeceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner for social impact and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives. Streetwork collaboration opened eyes to social realities. Eleni Tsipa, Oracle Academy Programme Manager, provided testimonial.
• Desmos (NGO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partner collaborating on supporting vulnerable populations. General Director Emily Kern provided testimonial about partnership impact.
• Ithaca LaundrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in HOPE project, implementing support services for homeless population

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hellenic Red Cross: Major Greek humanitarian organization providing emergency relief, disaster response, and social care. Comparable in disaster response and vulnerable population support with significantly larger scale.
• Médecins du Monde Greece: Greek affiliate of international humanitarian organization providing healthcare and social services to vulnerable populations. Adjacent peer with overlap in street-level outreach and psychosocial support.
• Caritas Greece (Caritas Hellas): Larger Greek affiliate of international Caritas network providing emergency relief, social support, and shelter services. Overlaps in disaster response and beneficiary support but with broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Praksis: Greek non-profit providing health, psychosocial, and social support services to vulnerable populations including homeless and undocumented individuals. Most direct comparable in Greek social services portfolio.
• KLIMAKA: Greek non-profit specializing in support for homeless people, drug users, and ex-prisoners across Athens and other cities. Direct comparable in homeless services delivery.
• Solidarity Now (SolidarityNet): Greek NGO operating programs for homeless individuals, refugees, and vulnerable groups with streetwork methodology. Closest peer in terms of beneficiary profile and street-outreach model.
• The HOME Project: Greek NGO supporting unaccompanied minors and refugees with shelter and integration services. Comparable in Greek non-profit homeless/housing support with field operations.
• ARSIS — Association for the Social Support of Youth: Greek NGO providing social support, shelter, and streetwork to youth in vulnerable situations. Comparable in streetwork methodology and Greek non-profit service delivery model.

Regional players

• Pathway (UK): UK-based charity supporting homeless individuals with streetwork and psychosocial services. Comparable streetwork methodology and beneficiary profile, but operates in UK rather than Greece.

Emerging players

• Depaul International / Depaul Hellas: International NGO network operating homeless services including in Greece. Comparable mission and Housing First methodology, with larger international footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/EmfasisFoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/Emfasisnonprofit
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emfasisnonprofit
• Instagraminstagram.com/emfasis_nonprofit

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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