HomeAid Sacramento

What HomeAid Sacramento does

HomeAid Sacramento is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1996 and headquartered in Roseville, California. It operates as the charitable arm of the North State Building Industry Association and as a local affiliate of HomeAid America, a national network of 20 affiliates across 13 states. Its core function is to build and renovate temporary, transitional, and permanent housing for individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the greater Sacramento region, serving end-beneficiaries that include homeless adults and families, veterans, domestic violence survivors, foster youth aging out of care, and children in welfare programs. End-recipient services are delivered through a portfolio of nonprofit shelter partners, including WEAVE, Volunteers of America, Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento, St. John's Program for Real Change, Powerhouse Ministries, The Taylor House, and Maryhouse/Loaves and Fishes.

The organization's core product is housing construction and renovation delivered at no charge to nonprofit partner organizations. Since 1996, HomeAid Sacramento has completed more than 100 housing projects with a cumulative retail value exceeding $17 million and in-kind donations topping $7.5 million, adding capacity for over 1,428 shelter beds. Cost economics are driven by an in-kind donation model in which homebuilders, trade partners, and suppliers contribute labor and materials, historically covering 50-85% of total construction costs. Builder Captains from firms such as Lennar, Taylor Morrison, Landmark Builders, The Hills Group, and Timberworks Construction coordinate individual projects. Programs include the 50-unit The Grove tiny-cabin community for transitional-age youth (ages 18-24) with an associated Adopt-a-Cabin sponsorship channel, community engagement programs (CARE Days, blanket drives, CareKit assembly), education and advocacy initiatives, disaster-recovery work (Caldor Fire Rebuild), and annual fundraising events (Rivinius-Orr Invitational Golf Tournament, Trap Shoot, UNPLUGGED concert, Big Day of Giving).

The revenue model is donation-based, with no fees charged for construction services. Funding streams comprise individual and corporate donations, foundation grants (including a $100,000 Wells Fargo LIFT the Block grant in 2019 and a $10,000 Wells Fargo Foundation COVID-19 grant in 2020), in-kind contributions of labor and materials, and proceeds from fundraising events. The organization is staffed by 8 employees and governed by a Board of Directors with Josh Hart serving as 2025 Chair; Amber Lane Celmer is Executive Director and John Orr is recognized as Co-Founder. There is no disclosed private equity, venture, or external institutional ownership.

Name

HomeAid Sacramento

Legal name

HomeAid, Inc.

Website

https://homeaidsac.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HomeAid Sacramento is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that builds and renovates temporary, transitional, and permanent housing at no cost for nonprofit shelter partners serving homeless individuals, families, veterans, and foster youth in the greater Sacramento region, leveraging in-kind donations from the building industry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Housing Development

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Residential Building Construction (2361)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI)

Keywords

• Nonprofit housing development
• Shelter construction services
• Homeless housing programs
• Community engagement programs
• Transitional housing builds

Headquarters

HQ city

Roseville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: HomeAid Sacramento raises funds through financial donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Major grants include $100,000 from Wells Fargo LIFT the Block program and $10,000 from Wells Fargo Foundation during COVID-19 pandemic.
2. In-Kind Contributions: The organization leverages relationships within the building industry to garner in-kind donations of labor and materials from homebuilders, trade partners, and suppliers.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual events including golf tournaments, trap shoots, UNPLUGGED concert, and Big Day of Giving drive donations and community engagement.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HomeAid Sacramento builds and renovates temporary, transitional, and permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness by leveraging its ties to the North State Building Industry Association to secure in-kind donations of construction labor and materials. These construction and renovation services are provided at no cost to nonprofit shelter provider partners in the greater Sacramento region. The organization complements its construction work with community engagement programs and education/awareness initiatives that mobilize volunteers, builders, and donors to address homelessness.

Product overview

HomeAid Sacramento is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that serves as the charitable arm of the North State Building Industry Association. The organization operates a multi-faceted program portfolio centered on three core pillars: Construction (building and renovating housing for homeless individuals and families), Community Engagement (volunteer programs, necessity drives, and community partnerships), and Education (awareness and advocacy). The organization does not offer a unified technology product but rather delivers services through direct housing construction projects, volunteer programs, fundraising events, and donation collection. Key programs include The Grove tiny-cabin community for transitional-age youth, the Adopt a Cabin beautification initiative, annual fundraising events (golf tournaments, trap shoots, concerts), and volunteer CARE Days. The organization leverages relationships with homebuilders and trade partners to secure in-kind donations of labor and materials, having completed over 100 housing projects since 1996.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Housing Construction and Renovation Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ housing projects completed since 1996
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• North State Building Industry AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeAid Sacramento is the charitable arm of the North State Building Industry Association. This relationship provides access to homebuilders, trade partners, and suppliers who donate labor and materials for housing projects.
• HomeAid AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeAid Sacramento is one of 20 local affiliates across 13 states. National organization provides methodology, best practices, and brand support.
• LennarmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilder partner for WEAVE cottage project. Major homebuilder contributing to housing projects for homeless populations.
• Taylor MorrisonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilder Captain for Powerhouse Ministries 40-bed facility project and Volunteers of America Veteran Apartments Phase II.
• Landmark BuildersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilder Captain for The Taylor House 100th project expansion. Led by 2022 Chair John Caulfield.
• The Hills GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilder Captain for WEAVE renovation project, completing apartment renovations for 7 units plus one service apartment.
• SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner for Big Day of Giving campaign. Ongoing supporter of HomeAid Sacramento programs.
• Candid (GuideStar)supportingOthersHomeAid Sacramento holds Candid Seal Silver 2026, indicating nonprofit transparency and accountability verification.
• BlackPine CommunitiessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted Big Day of Giving 2019 event at Farmhouse Flower Market, donating all proceeds to HomeAid Sacramento.
• Timberworks ConstructionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated $100,000 at 2025 Rivinius-Orr Golf Tournament. Builder partner for VOA-Dealynn St. project and other developments.
• Builder Captains NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of homebuilders who lead construction projects as 'Builder Captains,' coordinating trade partners and volunteers for housing projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HomeAid America: National parent organization and direct peer. HomeAid Sacramento operates as a local affiliate of HomeAid America, which supports 20+ affiliates across 13 states using the same builder-engagement model for homeless housing construction.
• Sacramento Loaves & Fishes: Sacramento-based nonprofit serving homeless individuals and families, including Maryhouse (a HomeAid Sacramento renovation partner). Direct peer providing services and shelter to the same homeless population in the same geographic market.
• Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento: Affordable housing nonprofit leveraging volunteer labor and donated materials to build homes, with the same volunteer-driven construction model and similar donor base. Operates in the same Sacramento geography and engages builder volunteers for affordable housing projects.
• Mercy Housing California: National nonprofit affordable housing developer that builds, owns, and operates affordable and supportive housing across California, including Sacramento. Directly comparable mission to expand housing for vulnerable populations, with a similar reliance on construction-sector relationships and partnerships.
• Sacramento Steps Forward: Lead Continuum of Care organization for Sacramento County coordinating homeless services, shelter, and housing programs. Peer in the same geography addressing the same homeless population through a coordinated regional housing strategy.

Others

• National Alliance to End Homelessness: National policy and research nonprofit focused on preventing and ending homelessness. Cited on HomeAid Sacramento's own website as the source of homelessness statistics; comparable in mission to advocate for and support solutions to homelessness, though focused on research/policy rather than direct construction.

Broad incumbents

• Trellis (formerly Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity): Regional affordable housing nonprofit that combines home building, rehabilitation, and homeowner services. Comparable nonprofit construction model mobilizing volunteer labor and donated materials for affordable housing outcomes.
• Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada: Major regional nonprofit providing housing and services to vulnerable populations including homeless veterans. Both a customer of HomeAid Sacramento (received renovated veteran apartments) and a peer operating supportive/transitional housing across the same Northern California region.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit that develops and preserves affordable housing, including in Sacramento. Comparable mission of expanding affordable and supportive housing supply, but at significantly larger scale and with direct development/ownership rather than in-kind-donation construction.

Regional players

• NeighborWorks Sacramento: Regional nonprofit affiliated with the NeighborWorks network, providing affordable housing development, homeownership counseling, and community building across the Sacramento region. Comparable mission and geography for affordable housing production and resident services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HomeAid_Sac
• Facebookfacebook.com/homeaidsacramento
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/homeaid-sacramento
• Instagraminstagram.com/homeaidsac

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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