Oakland Elizabeth House

Name

Oakland Elizabeth House

Legal name

Oakland Elizabeth House

Website

https://oakehouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: Residents pay a modest monthly program fee of approximately 30% of their income, which includes utilities and most food needs. This creates accountability while remaining affordable.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization accepting monetary donations through its website, Amazon Wishlist, See's Candy orders, and check donations. Also accepts non-cash items.
3. Volunteer Services: Community members volunteer their time and skills to support women and children in need.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oakland Elizabeth House (Ehouse) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates a residential transitional housing program for women with children who have experienced homelessness, domestic violence, addiction, or poverty. The program accommodates up to 10 families at a time (up to 16 children) at its Oakland, California facility for stays of 6 to 24 months, and provides individualized case management, counseling, life-skills training, education and employment assistance, child enrichment programs, and community dining/nutrition services.

Product overview

Oakland Elizabeth House is a single-service nonprofit organization offering a transitional housing program for women with children. The core offering is a 6-24 month residential program providing safe housing (accommodating up to 10 families), individualized case management, counseling, life skills training, education and employment assistance, child enrichment programs, and community nutrition services. Supplementary offerings include an online donation platform (Commitchange), an Amazon Wish List for in-kind donations, and a volunteer program. The organization does not operate a technology product platform; all services are delivered in-person at its Oakland, California facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transitional Housing Program A residential transitional housing program providing safe, stable housing for women with up to 3 children (ages 0 months – 11 years) who have experienced homelessness, domestic violence, addiction, or poverty. The program accommodates up to 10 families at a time (up to 16 children), with stays ranging from 6 to 24 months at the 6423 Colby Street, Oakland facility.
• Case Management and Counseling Services Individualized case management, counseling, and life skills training tailored to residents' unique needs and goals, supporting transition to self-sufficiency over the 6–24 month stay.
• Education and Employment Assistance Support for mothers pursuing educational and vocational aspirations including high school diploma/GED completion, post-secondary education, job search assistance, soft-skills and hard-skills training, plus financial assistance with childcare and transportation.
• Community Dining and Nutrition Services Weekly community dinners prepared by residents and staff (Mondays through Thursdays), with groceries provided to support good nutrition for families during their stay.
• Child Enrichment Programs Programs and activities designed to support the development, well-being, and academic success of the children living at the facility alongside their mothers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ninety percent of women were homeless for between 1.5 and 5 years before arriving at Ehouse.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered founding, core and minor.

• Corpus Christi Church (Oakland)foundingOthers · 1 January 1991One of three Catholic parishes that provided initial funding for Ehouse in 1991. Church continues to provide ongoing support including Board members, volunteers, and donors. Located in Oakland.
• St. Augustine Catholic Church (Oakland)foundingOthers · 1 January 1991One of three Catholic parishes that provided initial funding for Ehouse in 1991. Church continues to provide ongoing support including Board members, volunteers, and donors. Located in Oakland.
• St. Theresa Catholic Church (Oakland)foundingOthers · 1 January 1991One of three Catholic parishes that provided initial funding for Ehouse in 1991. Church continues to provide ongoing support including Board members, volunteers, and donors. Located in Oakland.
• Alameda County Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey referral partner for the intake process. Refers women experiencing homelessness to Oakland Elizabeth House through coordinated services.
• Alameda County Superior CourtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for women and families in the court system who need transitional housing support.
• Alameda County Family Justice CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for domestic violence survivors and families in crisis who need housing and support services.
• 211 (Alameda County)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity information and referral service that directs individuals to Oakland Elizabeth House services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Direct peers

• Shelter, Inc. Contra Costa County nonprofit providing shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services for homeless families and individuals. Comparable family-focused housing model in adjacent Bay Area geography.
• Berkeley Food & Housing Project: Berkeley-based nonprofit providing transitional housing, shelter, and supportive services to homeless individuals and families in Alameda County. Comparable Bay Area geography and homeless services mission.
• Building Futures: Oakland-based nonprofit serving women and children experiencing homelessness with transitional housing and supportive services. Directly comparable mission, geography, and program model to Oakland Elizabeth House.
• Abode Services: Bay Area nonprofit providing housing and supportive services to homeless individuals and families across Alameda and Santa Clara Counties. Comparable housing services for vulnerable populations in overlapping geography.
• Hamilton Families: San Francisco-based nonprofit operating transitional housing programs for families experiencing homelessness, with case management and educational support. Comparable family-focused transitional housing model.
• St. Mary's Center: Oakland-based nonprofit serving homeless women and children with housing, mental health, and education programs. Directly comparable in mission, population served, and Oakland location.
• Compass Family Services: San Francisco-based nonprofit offering emergency shelter, transitional housing, and case management for homeless families. Comparable family-focused transitional housing services in nearby Bay Area.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities of the East Bay: Regional Catholic Charities affiliate serving Alameda and Contra Costa Counties with broad social services including housing, immigration, and family support. Comparable faith-based institutional approach but with a much wider service portfolio.

Emerging players

• Family Violence Law Center: Alameda County nonprofit providing legal and advocacy services for domestic violence survivors. Comparable in serving women experiencing domestic violence in the same geographic market.
• A Safe Place: Oakland-based domestic violence agency providing emergency shelter and support services for survivors. Comparable in serving women and children in Oakland with overlapping survivor population.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hopeoeh
• Facebookfacebook.com/Oakehous
• Instagraminstagram.com/oaklandelizabethhouse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oakland-elizabeth-house

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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