Plymouth Area Coalition

What Plymouth Area Coalition does

Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1985 and headquartered at 149 Bishop's Highway in Kingston, Massachusetts. The organization operates a portfolio of integrated human-services programs targeting homeless families and food-insecure individuals across 22 South Shore Massachusetts communities. Core programs include Pilgrim's Hope Shelter (a 13-unit family shelter with resident housing, kitchens, playroom, and education/homework room), Pilgrim's Hope Food Pantry (a member of the Greater Boston Food Bank designated as a 'Healthy Market' serving over 5,000 clients including 2,000 children), the F.A.I.R. Program (a clothing and household goods shopping environment), the Children's Holiday Fund (serving 300+ children with toys and winter clothing), Laila & Henrik's Teddy Bear Program (now including children's counseling), A Voice in the Night (24/7 crisis referral hotline), and the Empower(me)nt Program (adult education and workforce development).

The Coalition's business model is donation-funded, with revenue streams spanning individual donations, an annual fund, planned gifts, business partnerships, stock transfers, matching gifts, special event sponsorships, in-kind contributions, and state-contracted shelter reimbursements through Massachusetts EOHLC. Services are delivered free of charge to clients; the F.A.I.R. Program sells clothing and household items at minimal cost to subsidize program operations. Case management services include weekly meetings, re-housing plans, job search support, and a one-year housing stabilization follow-up period.

The organization employs approximately 7 staff led by CEO Suzanne Giovanetti and governed by a board chaired by Greg Deems. Operational footprint is expanding with a new 26-family Emergency Assistance Shelter scheduled to open in Plymouth in late Fall 2025, and a recently acquired Food Pantry Van enabling mobile distribution and pop-up pantries. The Coalition is supported by United Way, Greater Boston Food Bank, and a diversified base of corporate donors (Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Target, Walmart), local civic groups, and individual community contributors across the South Shore.

Name

Plymouth Area Coalition

Legal name

Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless, Inc.

Website

https://plymouthareacoalition.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Plymouth Area Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating since 1985 in Kingston, Massachusetts, providing family shelter, food pantry, clothing, holiday assistance, and case management services to homeless and food-insecure residents across 22 South Shore communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food Services (624210), Individual and Family Services (6241), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Community food pantry
• Family assistance programs
• Emergency housing support
• Basic needs nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The Coalition accepts cash, check, credit card, and online donations. Sustaining gifts made on a designated schedule are appreciated. Donations are tax-deductible (Tax ID: 042 90 1176).
2. Annual Fund: Provides unrestricted support to the Coalition's general operations and programs.
3. Planned Gifts: Planned charitable gifts provide donors with multiple options and vehicles to strategically provide for their families and committed causes.
4. Business Partnerships: The Coalition partners with socially-minded businesses in support of its mission.
5. Stock Transfers: Donors can make contributions via stock transfer.
6. Matching Gifts: Many businesses match their employees' contributions to the Coalition.
7. Special Event Sponsorships: Special event sponsorships support the mission while serving as marketing opportunities for donors.
8. In-Kind Gifts: The Coalition receives in-kind donations supporting the Food Pantry, Pilgrim's Hope Homeless Shelter, F.A.I.R. Program, Children's Holiday Fund, and Education/Recreation Programs.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless, Inc. is a nonprofit social services organization that provides emergency shelter, food, clothing, household items, holiday assistance, and educational programs to homeless families and food-insecure individuals across 22 South Shore Massachusetts communities. Its core offerings include Pilgrim's Hope Shelter (13-unit family shelter), Pilgrim's Hope Food Pantry, the F.A.I.R. Program (clothing/household goods/furniture), the Children's Holiday Fund, Laila & Henrik's Teddy Bear Program, A Voice in the Night 24/7 crisis referral, and professional case management with re-housing support.

Product overview

Plymouth Area Coalition is a nonprofit social services organization offering a portfolio of integrated programs to support homeless families and food-insecure individuals. The core offerings include Pilgrim's Hope Shelter (13-unit family shelter), Pilgrim's Hope Food Pantry (serving 22 communities), the F.A.I.R. Program (clothing and household goods), Children's Holiday Fund, Laila & Henrik's Teddy Bear Program, Holiday Meal Assistance, and the Empower(me)nt Program. Additional services include case management, re-housing support, housing stabilization, and A Voice in the Night (24-hour emergency referral). The organization also operates The Baymont Inn (closed June 2025) and is opening a new Emergency Assistance Shelter in Plymouth in late 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pilgrim's Hope Shelter: 13-unit family emergency shelter located in Kingston, MA providing safe temporary housing, professional case management, and support services for homeless families.
• Pilgrim's Hope Food Pantry
• F.A.I.R. Program
• Children's Holiday Fund
• Laila & Henrik's Teddy Bear Program
• A Voice in the Night
• Empower(me)nt Program

Products and services

• Pilgrim's Hope Shelter A 13-unit family emergency shelter in Kingston, MA, providing temporary housing, professional case management, re-housing counseling, weekly enrichment classes (parenting, nutrition, health), and child services including school enrollment and activities coordination for homeless families placed through Massachusetts EOHLC.
• Pilgrim's Hope Food Pantry A drive-through food pantry at 149 Bishops Highway in Kingston providing perishable and non-perishable foods to food-insecure residents of the greater South Shore, serving over 5,000 clients including 2,000 children across 22 communities. Operating Wednesday 3:30pm-6:30pm, Thursday 10am-2pm, Friday 10am-12pm.
• F.A.I.R. Program (Family and Individual Resource Program) A shopping environment offering gently-used and new clothing, household items, and furniture at minimal cost. Also enables Coalition staff to provide families moving to permanent housing with necessary furniture and household items.
• Children's Holiday Fund A program providing toys, gifts, winter clothing, and Holiday Meal Baskets to over 300 children in South Shore communities during the holiday season.
• Laila & Henrik's Teddy Bear Program A program providing a teddy bear named 'Charlie' with a personalized card of comfort to each child entering Pilgrim's Hope Family Shelter, approximately 150 children annually. Expanded to include children's counseling services.
• A Voice in the Night (24/7 Emergency Referral Hotline) A 24-hour/7-day emergency referral service at 781-582-2010 providing free resource and referral assistance to individuals in crisis. Collect calls are accepted.
• Holiday Meal Assistance Program Provides Thanksgiving and December Holiday meal assistance to families and individuals in need through an application-based process with a November 1st deadline.
• Empower(me)nt Program An educational program providing adult residents of shelters with a diverse curriculum of educational, enrichment, workforce development, and wellness opportunities to develop skills and confidence for self-sufficient lives.
• Case Management and Re-housing Services Professional case management services supporting families from shelter to safe and affordable housing, including weekly meetings with case managers, goal-setting, re-housing plans, job search support, and one-year housing stabilization follow-up.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 22 South Shore communities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Greater Boston Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Coalition Food Pantry is a member of the Greater Boston Food Bank, receiving generous food support to serve food insecure residents of the greater South Shore.
• Whole FoodsminorOthersLocal food supplier providing generous food donations to the Coalition Food Pantry.
• Trader Joe'sminorOthersLocal food supplier providing generous food donations to the Coalition Food Pantry.
• TargetminorOthersLocal food supplier providing generous food donations to the Coalition Food Pantry.
• WalmartminorOthersLocal food supplier providing generous food donations to the Coalition Food Pantry.
• Maziply Toy at Kingston CollectionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGenerously sponsored a Plymouth Area Coalition fundraiser featuring 'Zoo Rides'. A wonderful community partnership supporting the Coalition's mission.
• Plymouth Colony Place StarbucksminorOthersStaff consistently volunteer at the Pilgrim's Hope Shelter and Food Pantry, demonstrating ongoing community commitment.
• Plymouth Area Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStaff, led by Executive Director Amy Naples, volunteered to paint the Coalition's recently renovated Education/Homework Room.
• Pembroke High School Hockey TeamminorOthersDemonstrated remarkable generosity through donations and support for the Coalition.
• Boy Scouts and Girl ScoutsminorOthersOver the past several months, scouts have sponsored toy and food drives, volunteered in the food pantry, and in the Coalition F.A.I.R. Program.
• Brenner SignsminorOthersDesigned and provided the new Food Pantry Van with great design and generosity, supporting the Coalition's expansion of hours and Pop-Up Food Pantries.
• United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Way logo appears on the Coalition's website footer, indicating a partnership relationship supporting the Coalition's mission.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Harborlight Community Partners: North Shore Massachusetts nonprofit providing affordable housing, supportive services, and homelessness prevention. Comparable shelter-to-permanent-housing model for families in a different geography of the state.
• South Shore Community Action Council: Direct regional neighbor serving South Shore Massachusetts with community action programs including emergency assistance, food resources, and housing support. Overlaps geographically with the Coalition's footprint.

Direct peers

• Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program: Massachusetts nonprofit providing health care and supportive services to homeless individuals and families. Comparable population served and housing stabilization services, with medical care integrated into the model.
• Heading Home: Greater Boston nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent housing with case management and housing stabilization follow-up. Closely aligns with Coalition's shelter-to-stabilization continuum.
• Pine Street Inn: Largest Boston-area homeless services nonprofit, operating emergency shelters, housing programs, and workforce development. Comparable service portfolio (shelter, housing stabilization, education) at a much larger scale.
• Father Bill's & MainSpring: Direct Massachusetts peer providing emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, and homelessness prevention services. Operates multiple shelters across Eastern Massachusetts with comparable case management and re-housing support models.

Broad incumbents

• St. Vincent de Paul Society of Boston: Faith-based nonprofit providing food assistance, shelter, and basic needs support across Massachusetts. Overlaps with the Coalition's food pantry and emergency assistance programs.
• Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless: Statewide advocacy and direct services organization serving homeless families across Massachusetts through shelter programs, education, and policy work. Comparable mission but focused on advocacy alongside service delivery.
• Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston: Large regional social services organization operating food pantries, emergency assistance, housing support, and family services across Eastern Massachusetts. Overlaps with Coalition's food pantry and family services but at much broader scale.

Others

• United Way of Massachusetts Bay: Coalition's existing institutional partner and a funder of nearby regional social services organizations. Comparable ecosystem role as a backbone funder and convener for nonprofits serving the Greater Boston / South Shore area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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