Exodus Project

What Exodus Project does

The Exodus Project is a social-services program operated by the St. Vincent de Paul Society - Sacramento, the Sacramento Diocesan Council of the international Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Originally scoped around rehousing and disaster-recovery assistance for wildfire survivors, the program has expanded into broader disaster case management, including response to the 2023 Northern California floods and the Park Fire, delivered alongside the Northern California Fire Fund. The parent Diocesan Council operates as a 501(c)-style nonprofit, governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors (President Bob Dietlein, Vice-President Maureen Girard, Secretary Chuck Coleman, Treasurer Fr. Michael Kiernan) and supported by a Vincentian volunteer workforce, with a small employed staff including Rabbi Seth Castleman as Exodus Project Program Director and dedicated Thrift Store and emergency-services program leads.

Service delivery is community-led and hyperlocal: a helpline (916.572.7553) feeds a network of 50+ parish-based Conferences across 6 district councils covering 21 Northern California counties (Solano to the Oregon border). Vincentians conduct in-home, one-on-one assessments to address hunger, homelessness, housing instability, and referral gaps, distinguishing the model from organizations that only serve walk-ins. Complementary programs include the LISTOS emergency-preparedness initiative and Disaster Services. Funding is donation-based, spanning cash gifts, car donations, memorial gifts, planned giving, and the Thrift Store at 2275 Watt Avenue, Sacramento, with the organization stating that nearly 100% of cash donations and Thrift Store profits flow directly to programs. Marketing and donor engagement operate through a quarterly newsletter and Facebook/Twitter/YouTube channels.

The technology footprint is minimal: a Wix-hosted marketing site, Bloomerang for donation processing, and no proprietary platform, mobile app, or disclosed API. The organization holds the Candid Platinum Transparency Seal 2024 and is formally non-discriminatory in service delivery.

Name

Exodus Project

Legal name

St. Vincent de Paul Society - Sacramento

Website

https://svdp-sacramento.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Exodus Project is a disaster-recovery and rehousing program of the St. Vincent de Paul Society - Sacramento, serving wildfire survivors and individuals in need across 21 Northern California counties through parish-based volunteers, a helpline, and a Thrift Store funded by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Early Recovery & Rapid Rehabilitation (Debris Removal, Repairs, Livelihood Restart) (BPADADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disaster Recovery, Reconstruction & Resilience Programs (BPAGAAAK), Disaster Recovery & Emergency Housing Assistance Programs (FSALAKAK)

Keywords

• Disaster recovery services
• Rehousing assistance
• Emergency social services
• Nonprofit charitable programs
• Wildfire survivor case management

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento, California

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization operates as a nonprofit charity funded through cash donations, car donations, memorial gifts, and planned giving from donors. Nearly 100 percent of all cash donations and profits from the Thrift Store go directly to programs helping the needy.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Exodus Project is a rehousing and disaster recovery assistance program under the St. Vincent de Paul Society - Sacramento that helps wildfire survivors and individuals facing housing instability find stable housing through case management and direct support. Services are delivered free of charge through a network of parish-based volunteer Conferences that conduct in-person home visits across twenty-one counties in Northern California. The program is part of a broader portfolio of charitable services funded by cash donations, car donations, memorial gifts, and profits from the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store.

Product overview

Exodus Project is a social services program operated by the St. Vincent de Paul Society - Sacramento. It is a single-purpose rehousing and disaster recovery assistance program designed to help wildfire survivors and individuals facing housing instability. The program operates as part of the organization's broader network of charity services, providing case management and housing support to those in need.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Exodus Project: A program under St. Vincent de Paul Sacramento focused on helping those in need, mentioned in video content about Sacramento Diocese programs.

Products and services

• Exodus Project (Rehousing and Disaster Recovery Program) A rehousing and disaster recovery assistance program that helps wildfire survivors and individuals facing housing instability find stable housing through case management and direct support, delivered free of charge through parish-based Conferences across twenty-one counties.
• St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sacramento Food Bank & Family ServicesminorOthersLocal nonprofit partner listed under SVDP Sacramento's member resources for referrals and collaborative service delivery to those in need.
• Catholic Charities of Yolo-SolanominorOthersLocal nonprofit partner listed under member resources for referrals and collaborative service delivery.
• Northern Valley Catholic Social ServiceminorOthersLocal nonprofit partner in the SVDP Sacramento network for referrals and service coordination.
• International Society of St. Vincent de PaulcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal parent organization providing inspiration, governance, and network support. The Society derives its inspiration from the philosophy and works of its patron, St. Vincent de Paul.
• National Council of the USA Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body providing leadership, resources, and coordination for U.S. councils including Sacramento Diocesan Council.
• West Region SVdPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional coordinating body for western United States SVdP councils.
• Diocese of SacramentocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based institutional partner providing spiritual guidance, safe environment training, and support for SVDP operations within the diocese. Fr. Michael Kiernan serves as Diocesan Council Spiritual Advisor.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries International: Nonprofit combining a thrift-retail funding engine with workforce and community support programs; comparable in using donated-goods retail to subsidize social services.
• United Way California Capital Region: Regional United Way affiliate funding and coordinating social services across the Sacramento region, with overlapping donor pool and service partners.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Major national nonprofit focused on affordable housing and rebuilding, with disaster recovery rebuilding programs that overlap the rehousing focus of the Exodus Project.

Regional players

• Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services: Local Sacramento-area nonprofit partner listed in SVdP's referral network, providing emergency food and family services in the same geography and overlapping client base.
• Catholic Charities of Yolo-Solano: Regional Catholic Charities affiliate operating in counties within SVdP Sacramento's 21-county footprint, delivering comparable social services and disaster referrals.

Direct peers

• Salvation Army: Faith-based nonprofit delivering disaster relief, emergency assistance, and housing support across the U.S., with a comparable volunteer-driven service model and thrift-store-style fundraising.
• American Red Cross: Largest U.S. disaster response organization providing emergency shelter, case management, and rehousing support for wildfire and flood survivors, directly overlapping with Exodus Project's core services.
• Catholic Charities USA: National federation of Catholic social service agencies offering emergency assistance, housing, and disaster recovery programs under a faith-based umbrella analogous to St. Vincent de Paul.
• Mercy Housing: Faith-affiliated nonprofit providing affordable housing and supportive services for low-income and vulnerable populations, directly comparable in housing-stabilization mission.

Emerging players

• Direct Relief: Humanitarian aid organization specializing in wildfire and disaster response in California, with a comparable focus on direct material aid and recovery logistics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Sac_SVdP
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Sac_SVdP
• Facebookfacebook.com/svdpsac
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/exodus-projectsac

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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