South Hayward Parish

What South Hayward Parish does

South Hayward Parish, now operating as FirstPres @ South Hayward, is a faith-based community outreach campus of the First Presbyterian Church of Hayward (established 1891). The South Hayward facility was acquired by FirstPres from the Presbytery of San Francisco in 2019 to preserve its 50+ year-old food pantry and expand it into a comprehensive homeless services campus. The organization provides a unified continuum of services including a year-round overnight emergency shelter (25 adult beds), a daytime resource center (M-F 10AM-4PM) with case management, showers, and meals, a walk-up food pantry serving over 700 families per week in partnership with Alameda County Community Food Bank, six Tiny Homes offering transitional housing up to 18 months with rents of $200-$800, a Safe Parking program for vehicle residents, and community gardens whose produce feeds program participants. Wrapping these core services are worship, children and youth ministry, community groups, and the Everyone Deserves social enterprise (including the Recovery Cafe and Aiding & Abetting merchandise line). All services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit funding stack rather than a traditional revenue engine. The majority of outreach operations are funded through government grants with county partners supporting shelter, food pantry, and resource center services; individual donations and church tithes/offerings from the FirstPres congregation provide additional recurring support; and emerging earned revenue comes from the online FirstPres store (Aiding & Abetting T-shirts, stickers, buttons), tiered movie event sponsorships ($50-$300), and the Everyone Deserves social enterprise. The organization operates two physical campuses — a main Castro Valley campus at 2490 Grove Way with 50 shelter beds, and the South Hayward satellite with 25 beds and the food pantry — for a combined nightly capacity of 120+ unsheltered neighbors plus 6 tiny homes. Combined shelter capacity across both locations is reported as 120 neighbors nightly.

The underlying technology platform is minimal: a Squarespace-hosted website (firstpreshayward.org), a YouTube channel for livestreamed worship, an Instagram account for community updates, and an email newsletter are the primary digital surfaces. Service delivery is entirely in-person at physical locations, and the technology field is explicitly marked "Not applicable — community service organization without significant technology platform." Distribution is direct-to-consumer in the social-services sense — beneficiaries access shelter, food, and case management by walking up or calling shelter/resource center phone lines during operating hours, with referrals flowing through a partner ecosystem that includes Abode Services, Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL), Bay Area Community Services, Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, and Kinara.

Name

South Hayward Parish

Legal name

First Presbyterian Church of Hayward

Website

https://southhaywardparish.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

South Hayward Parish (now FirstPres @ South Hayward) is a faith-based nonprofit outreach campus of First Presbyterian Church of Hayward that provides free overnight shelter (25 beds), a daytime resource center, a food pantry serving 700+ families weekly, six tiny homes for transitional housing, and a safe parking program for individuals experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in Alameda County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homelessness and Food Insecurity Social Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Religious Organizations (8131), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Emergency shelter services
• Food pantry services
• Transitional housing programs
• Homeless outreach services
• Community resource center

Headquarters

HQ city

Castro Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: Majority of outreach funding comes through grants with government partners, supporting shelter operations, food pantry, and resource center services.
2. Individual Donations: Donations from individuals supporting the organization's charitable work, including financial contributions and in-kind donations of supplies.
3. Church Tithes and Offerings: Support from the parent organization First Presbyterian Church of Hayward through tithes and offerings from the congregation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

South Hayward Parish (now operating as FirstPres @ South Hayward) is a community outreach campus of the First Presbyterian Church of Hayward that provides direct services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in the South Hayward and Castro Valley area of Alameda County, California. Core offerings include a year-round overnight emergency shelter for up to 25 adults, a food pantry serving 700+ families per week through a partnership with Alameda County Community Food Bank, a daytime resource center with case management, a six-unit Tiny Homes transitional housing program, a Safe Parking program for vehicle residents, and a community garden. The organization also operates a social enterprise called Everyone Deserves and related church programs including bilingual worship services, youth and children's ministries, and community groups.

Product overview

South Hayward Parish, now operating as FirstPres @ South Hayward, is a community outreach organization offering social services and religious programs. The organization provides a unified system of homeless services including overnight emergency shelter (25 beds), daytime resource center, food pantry (serving 700+ families weekly), tiny homes transitional housing (6 units), safe parking program, and community garden. These core services are complemented by community programs including Sunday worship (bilingual English/Spanish), kids ministry, youth group, and community groups. The organization also operates Everyone Deserves, a social enterprise featuring the Recovery Cafe and movie sponsorship programs. An online store sells merchandise (Aiding & Abetting brand) to support operations. Founded in 2019 when First Presbyterian Church of Hayward acquired the former South Hayward Parish to preserve essential community services, the organization has expanded from a 50+ year food pantry into a comprehensive outreach campus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Everyone Deserves: A social enterprise that unites the community with the unhoused community through a shared belief that everyone deserves an opportunity for a better life.
• Aiding & Abetting

Products and services

• Overnight Emergency Shelter Year-round emergency shelter providing overnight accommodation for up to 25 adults (18+), including mat, sleeping linens, hot dinner, and breakfast. Operates 7 days/week; guests must leave by 7AM.
• Food Pantry Walk-up food pantry operated in partnership with Alameda County Community Food Bank, serving over 700 families per week with groceries. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 1-4PM.
• Resource Center / Daytime Shelter Daytime resource center open Monday-Friday 10AM-4PM connecting individuals experiencing homelessness with case management, showers, lunch/meal service, and assistance with housing navigation, Medi-Cal, Social Security, Disability applications, and CA IDs.
• Safe Parking Program Program for individuals living in vehicles providing a portable handwashing station and toilet access, overnight security, food service, and case manager support to help participants obtain permanent housing. Requires 18+ age, valid driver's license, and current vehicle registration.
• Tiny Homes Transitional Housing Six tiny homes (8'6" by 20' each) functioning as a transitional housing-readiness program for unhoused individuals within unincorporated Alameda County. Residents must have monthly income of at least $1,200, pass a background check, and work with a housing navigator from Abode Services. Rent ranges from $200-$800 with maximum stay of 18 months.
• Community Garden Community gardens on the main campus and at the South Hayward location. Produce grown is used to feed unhoused neighbors through the kitchen and distributed to housed neighbors; volunteer work days are held periodically.
• Everyone Deserves Social Enterprise Social enterprise connecting the community with the unhoused community, encompassing Recovery Cafe, sponsored movie outings for shelter guests, and skills training programs.
• Recovery Cafe Program under the Everyone Deserves social enterprise that connects unhoused guests with artists and craftspeople to learn and create skills, fostering community connection and personal growth.
• Sunday Worship Services Weekly worship services held Sundays at 10AM in English and Spanish with simultaneous translation. Modern style with contemporary music, children's programming, and online streaming via YouTube.
• Kids Ministry (FirstPresKids) Children's ministry for infants through 5th grade meeting Sundays at 10AM, focusing on biblical justice, anti-oppression, love, and play through Godly Play model.
• Youth Ministry (Students of Eden) Youth group for 6th-12th graders meeting Sundays at 10AM for worship and Wednesdays 6-8PM for Youth Night, including yearly trips, real-world discussions, games, and an inclusive environment.
• Community Groups Small groups of 10-12 people meeting regularly (mix of online and in-person) to connect, deepen relationships, and grow in faith. All groups welcome new members.
• FirstPres Store Online store selling Aiding & Abetting brand merchandise including T-shirts ($20), stickers ($4), and buttons ($4). Proceeds support services to unhoused neighbors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Shelters 120 unhoused neighbors every night across both locations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alameda County Community Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates the food pantry through partnership with Alameda County Community Food Bank. The pantry serves over 700 families per week with groceries distributed at the South Hayward location.
• Abode ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing navigator from Abode Services works directly with Tiny Homes residents to support and connect them to housing and other related resources. Partner in transitional housing program.
• Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner that helps identify and recruit eligible applicants for Tiny Homes program. Serves unhoused individuals within unincorporated Alameda County.
• Bay Area Community ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner involved in identifying and recruiting eligible applicants for Tiny Homes housing-readiness program.
• Tiburcio Vasquez Health CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Tiny Homes program, helping identify eligible unhoused applicants in unincorporated Alameda County.
• Smalltown SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit collective of artists supported by the church. Part of broader community commitment to supporting local artists and creative community.
• Our Growing GrovecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildcare center operated by the church, providing early childhood education services. Referenced as one of the many community services offered.
• KinaracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced as a partner organization with dedicated case manager at FirstPres. Provides services to help people heal, grow, serve, lead and earn.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Berkeley Food Network: East Bay food pantry and food recovery nonprofit serving food-insecure residents. Directly comparable as an East Bay community food pantry operation with similar distribution model and walk-up service.
• Abode Services: Alameda County-focused housing and supportive services nonprofit providing permanent supportive housing and housing navigation. Directly comparable as an Alameda County homeless services partner that FirstPres already collaborates with.
• LifeMoves: Silicon Valley-based nonprofit operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, and supportive services across multiple sites. Direct comparable — operates similar shelter and housing-readiness programs serving homeless populations in the Bay Area.
• Catholic Charities of the East Bay: Faith-based nonprofit delivering shelter, food, housing, and immigration services across the East Bay including Alameda County. Comparable faith-anchored model serving overlapping community with similar programs.
• HomeFirst (formerly EHC LifeBuilders): Santa Clara County nonprofit operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, and supportive services. Directly comparable in mission, geography, and service mix — faith-inspired origins, shelter, housing, and case management.
• Hope Solutions (formerly CCIH): Contra Costa County faith-based nonprofit providing affordable housing, supportive services, and homelessness programs. Comparable faith-anchored nonprofit offering housing-readiness and shelter programs in the broader East Bay.
• Bay Area Community Services (BACS): Bay Area behavioral health and housing services nonprofit operating shelters, housing, and outreach programs. Directly comparable — already a partner of FirstPres on tiny homes recruitment; serves overlapping unhoused population in Alameda County.
• St. Anthony Foundation: Tenderloin-based Catholic nonprofit operating a free dining hall, social services center, and employment programs. Highly comparable model — faith-anchored, free services, integrated social services, food, and dignity-focused programming.
• Glide Memorial Church (Glide Foundation): San Francisco faith-based organization providing meals, housing, and wraparound services to unhoused and low-income residents. Directly comparable as a church-anchored nonprofit delivering integrated food, shelter, and case management services in the Bay Area.

Emerging players

• Alameda County Community Food Bank: Regional food bank that operates the supply chain for FirstPres's food pantry. Not a direct peer in service delivery but a key ecosystem partner and partial comparable in the food-insecurity space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FirstPresHayward/streams
• Instagraminstagram.com/firstpreshayward
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/south-hayward-parish

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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