Shared Living Home

What Shared Living Home does

The National Shared Housing Resource Center (NSHRC), referenced in this analysis as Shared Living Home, is a U.S. national network of independent non-profit homesharing programs. Founded in 1980 by Maggie Kuhn (founder of the Gray Panthers) and reorganized in 2015 under a new national Board of Directors, NSHRC does not itself provide homesharing arrangements. Instead it serves as a clearinghouse: curating a state-by-state Program Directory that connects individuals (older adults, students, working professionals, single parents, people with disabilities, those at risk of homelessness) to local non-profit homeshare programs, and providing guidance to organizations seeking to establish or improve homesharing programs.

NSHRC's core offerings are (1) the Program Directory, a website-based listing of 400+ member and listed programs organized by U.S. state; (2) the Resource Guide for New Homesharing Programs, sold at $100 per copy and bundled with a 60-minute consultation from a veteran homesharing professional; (3) monthly educational sharing sessions hosted online; and (4) direct consultations with organizations nationwide. The underlying technology is minimal: the public site is hosted on Google Sites, the Resource Guide is distributed electronically via PayPal, and there is no proprietary software, no mobile app, and no API. The organization is volunteer-powered with approximately 6 paid individuals and a mailing address co-located with Homeshare Vermont in South Burlington, VT.

Revenue mechanics are intentionally modest and mission-aligned. The 501(c)(3) non-profit sustains operations primarily through donations and a small one-time license stream from Resource Guide sales; Network Membership criteria for programs (501(c)(3) status, trained screening staff, matching services, follow-up support) are disclosed but associated fees are not. The go-to-market motion is community-led: the website, Facebook page, and monthly newsletter serve as top-of-funnel channels, while the Program Directory operates as the bottom-of-funnel referral mechanism that drives traffic to local member programs.

Name

Shared Living Home

Legal name

National Shared Housing Resource Center

Website

https://nationalsharedhousing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The National Shared Housing Resource Center (NSHRC) is a U.S. national network and volunteer-powered 501(c)(3) clearinghouse for independent non-profit homesharing programs. It connects individuals seeking affordable housing with local member programs via a state-by-state directory and sells program-startup resources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homesharing Network and Referral Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Shared Accommodation Networks (Homestay/Roomshare Clubs) (THAMAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Owner-Occupied Private Rooms (Homestays) (THAMABAA), Co-Living / Hybrid Extended-Stay Residences (THAGAEAK)

Keywords

• Homesharing network
• Shared housing programs
• Senior housing matching
• Intergenerational living support
• Nonprofit referral services

Headquarters

HQ city

South Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Resource Guide Sales: Sale of the 2021 Resource Guide for New Homesharing Programs at $100 per copy. The guide includes resources, considerations, checklists, and advice for setting up homesharing programs, plus a 60-minute consultation with a veteran professional.
2. Donations and Support: The organization is volunteer-powered and sustains operations through donations from supporters. Monthly educational sharing sessions and regular consultations are hosted as part of community engagement.
3. Network Membership: Non-profit organizations can join the NSHRC network after meeting criteria including being a 501(c)(3), having trained staff for screening, offering matching services, and providing follow-up support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shared Living Home, also known as the National Shared Housing Resource Center (NSHRC), operates a national network and clearinghouse of independent non-profit homesharing programs across the United States. It does not directly provide homesharing but connects individuals seeking housing with local non-profit homesharing programs via a state-by-state Program Directory, sells a Resource Guide for organizations establishing new programs, hosts educational sessions, and offers consultations with veteran homesharing professionals.

Product overview

The National Shared Housing Resource Center (NSHRC) operates as a network of independent non-profit homesharing programs rather than a traditional product company. Its core offerings include: the Program Directory (a state-by-state listing of homesharing programs), the Resource Guide for establishing new programs ($100, with consultation), monthly educational sharing sessions, and NSHRC Resources (newsletters, training tools). NSHRC does not directly offer homesharing opportunities but serves as a clearinghouse and resource center connecting individuals with local non-profit homesharing programs. The organization also provides consultations with veteran homesharing professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Program Directory

Quantifiable outcome

• Helps delay older people's admission to more expensive options such as nursing homes
• +2 more outcomes

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

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Homeshare InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999NSHRC works closely with Homeshare International which encourages homesharing across the globe. Homeshare International was established in 1999 to support the growing network of professionals worldwide who run homesharing programs. Its aims are to encourage learning and good practice, foster new programs and understand the impact of homesharing. The biennial World Homeshare Congress was developed by Homeshare International.
• HIP HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHIP Housing in San Mateo, CA serves on NSHRC's Board of Directors and was instrumental in keeping the network going through funding cuts and leadership transitions. Hosted the October 2018 conference, the first national homesharing conference in a decade.
• St. Ambrose Housing Aid CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Ambrose Housing Aid Center in Baltimore, MD serves on NSHRC's Board of Directors and was instrumental in keeping the network going through funding cuts and leadership transitions.
• SHARE Sonoma CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHARE Sonoma County in Santa Rosa, CA serves on NSHRC's Board of Directors with Amy Appleton as Vice President and Executive Director.
• Homeshare VermontcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeshare Vermont in South Burlington, VT serves on NSHRC's Board of Directors with Connor Timmons as Treasurer and Executive Director. NSHRC's headquarters shares office space with Homeshare Vermont.
• Smart Share Housing SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmart Share Housing Solutions, Inc. in San Luis Obispo, CA serves on NSHRC's Board of Directors.
• HomeShare Ulster CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeShare Ulster County, Family of Woodstock, Inc. in Kingston, NY serves on NSHRC's Board of Directors.
• Washtenaw Housing AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWashtenaw Housing Alliance in Ann Arbor, MI serves on NSHRC's Board of Directors.
• Shared Housing CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared Housing Center in Dallas, TX serves on NSHRC's Board of Directors.
• Sunshine HomeShareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSunshine HomeShare in Denver, CO serves on NSHRC's Board of Directors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Church Residences: Large non-profit provider of affordable senior housing and services. Operates a much broader portfolio but addresses the same demographic need — aging in place — that NSHRC's network members serve.
• Family Promise: National non-profit addressing family homelessness through a network model. Comparable in network/clearinghouse structure and target population overlap (low-income individuals and families needing housing support).

Emerging players

• Nesterly: Web-based home sharing platform matching older homeowners with younger renters for companionship and rent assistance. Comparable end user (seniors seeking supplemental housing income) but differs in technology-led delivery.
• Silvernest: Tech-enabled home sharing platform focused on older adults, offering automated matching and roommate screening. Represents the digital-first alternative to NSHRC's directory model and the most direct competitive threat.

Direct peers

• St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center: Baltimore-based housing non-profit whose representative (Shalawn James) serves on NSHRC's Board. Runs comparable housing stabilization and shared housing programming.
• Homeshare International: International counterpart that supports homesharing programs across 17 countries and runs the biennial World Homeshare Congress. Closest direct peer given shared mission, member program model, and active partnership with NSHRC.
• HIP Housing: San Mateo-based non-profit homesharing program whose executive (Laura Fanucchi) serves as NSHRC Board President. Operates a comparable home sharing matching program in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Shared Housing Center: Dallas-based homesharing program represented on NSHRC's Board by Maria Machado. Operates a similar person-centered home matching model for older adults and others in North Texas.
• SHARE Sonoma County: Santa Rosa-based non-profit homesharing program represented on NSHRC's Board. Operates a comparable person-centered matching model for older adults in Northern California.
• Homeshare Vermont: South Burlington-based non-profit homesharing program whose executive (Connor Timmons) serves as NSHRC Treasurer and shares office space with NSHRC. Directly comparable operating model serving the same constituency.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NSHRC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shared-living-home

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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