Urban Street Angels

What Urban Street Angels does

Urban Street Angels is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Diego, California, that delivers housing, case management, mental health support, and trade-skills training to transition-aged youth (ages 18-25) experiencing homelessness. The organization serves its clients through three physical locations - a downtown San Diego headquarters at 1404 Fifth Avenue, a transitional housing facility (VisTAY House) in Vista, and a La Mesa facility - and coordinates client intake via the San Diego County HMIS system and partner social service agencies. Core programs include the Padres 5-Tool Trade Academy (co-developed with the San Diego Padres and Padres Foundation, featuring 22 trade pathways and 11 partner schools), the VisTAY House transitional housing program, supportive and bridge housing, an interim shelter bed program, the Just Be U youth development program, and the Be a Friend mentor program operated with the Lucky Duck Foundation. Outcomes reported by the organization include 7,000+ young adults helped since founding, 420 youth served through supportive housing in the prior year, 50 youth who completed the trade program and secured employment, and 200+ youth transitioned off the streets through 2025 employment programming.

The organization's business model is entirely donation-based, with no fees charged to program participants. Revenue streams comprise grassroots individual donations via the website and designated campaigns, foundation grants (including a $25,000 Barney & Barney Foundation grant and recurring support from Sycuan), strategic partnerships and program funding from the County of San Diego, the San Diego Housing Commission, and the Regional Task Force on Homelessness, participation in the $5M United for Youth collaborative led by the Lucky Duck Foundation and Prebys Foundation across 40+ partners, and an annual Charity Golf Tournament at Singing Hills Golf Club at Sycuan with foursome registrations priced at $1,000. The GTM motion is community-led, relying on social service referrals, community outreach, word-of-mouth, and a marketing mix of Facebook/Instagram, quarterly email newsletters, the annual golf tournament, and earned media coverage including KUSI News and elected-official site visits. The organization has no proprietary technology stack relevant to revenue generation and does not operate a software product.

Name

Urban Street Angels

Legal name

Urban Street Angels, Inc.

Website

https://urbanstreetangels.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Urban Street Angels is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides supportive and transitional housing, case management, mental health services, and trade-skills training to transition-aged youth (18-25) experiencing homelessness in San Diego County through three service locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Homelessness Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Youth homelessness services
• Supportive housing programs
• Trade school training
• Nonprofit social services
• Transitional housing youth

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Grassroots donors contribute one-time or monthly donations through the organization's website and fundraising platform. Donors can support general operations or specific campaigns such as food, laundry, housing, or the Padres 5-Tool Trade Academy.
2. Foundation Grants: Private and public foundations provide grant funding to support program operations. Notable recipients include Barney & Barney Foundation ($25,000), participation in $5 million United for Youth collaborative initiative, and Sycuan's annual Gift Giving Ceremony.
3. Government Partnerships: Programs supported through strategic partnerships with the County of San Diego, the Regional Task Force on Homelessness, and the San Diego Housing Commission.
4. Event Fundraising: Annual Charity Golf Tournament generates revenue through foursome registrations ($1,000 per foursome), sponsorships, silent auctions, and welcome party attendance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Urban Street Angels is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free supportive and transitional housing, trade school job-skills training, mental health support, case management, and mentorship to transition-aged youth (ages 18-25) experiencing homelessness in San Diego County. Programs are delivered at three physical locations (downtown San Diego, Vista, and La Mesa) and are funded entirely through donations, grants, and fundraising events rather than fees charged to participants.

Product overview

Urban Street Angels operates as a nonprofit providing a coordinated portfolio of programs serving transition-aged youth (18-25) experiencing homelessness in San Diego. The core offerings consist of supportive and transitional housing (including the VisTAY House in Vista), combined with employment-focused services through the Padres 5-Tool Trade Academy (offering 22 trade pathways via 11 partner schools), the Just Be U Program for holistic youth development, interim shelter beds with case management, and the Be a Friend mentor program in partnership with Lucky Duck Foundation. In 2025, employment programs helped over 200 youth transition off the streets, and 50 youth went through the trade program and secured employment. The organization has helped over 7,000 young adults total since founding in 2012.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Padres 5-Tool Trade Academy: A trade school program in partnership with San Diego Padres, Padres Foundation, and Xander Bogaerts that equips transition-aged youth experiencing homelessness with skills for meaningful, long-term careers. Features 22 different pathways and 11 partnering schools.
• VisTAY House
• Just Be U Program

Products and services

• Padres 5-Tool Trade Academy A trade school program that equips transition-aged youth (18-25) experiencing homelessness in San Diego with job-skills training through 22 different trade pathways and partnerships with 11 schools. Named after the five tools in baseball (contact, power, speed, glove, arm) to symbolize the comprehensive skills students need for sustainable careers. Free to eligible participants.
• VisTAY House Transitional Housing Transitional housing facility for homeless youth located in Vista, CA (727 Ascot Drive). The first transitional housing specifically for homeless youth in Vista, providing a safe living environment as youth work toward independence. Free to eligible participants.
• Supportive Housing Programs Bridge housing programs that provide safe shelter for homeless youth ages 18-25, enabling them to access additional services including job training, mental health support, and employment assistance. Served 420 youth through supportive housing programs in the most recent year. Free to eligible participants.
• Interim Shelter Bed Program Emergency shelter program offering interim beds for homeless youth, with case managers providing monthly drop-in sessions focused on topics such as self-advocacy to help youth build confidence and navigate adulthood. Free to eligible participants.
• Just Be U Program A youth development program that helps participants enroll in mental health services, build peer connections, strengthen communication skills, and connect with trade schools as they work toward independent housing. Free to eligible participants.
• Be a Friend Mentor Program Mentor program in partnership with Lucky Duck Foundation that pairs volunteers with youth for a one-year commitment, with monthly in-person meetings and weekly check-ins to assist with life activities and share knowledge and life skills. Free to eligible participants.
• Employment Programs Job skills training and employment assistance programs that helped over 200 youth transition off the streets in 2025, connecting participants with trade careers and workforce development opportunities. Free to eligible participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,000+ young adults helped since founding
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• San Diego Padres / Padres FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Flagship partnership reimagining the trade school program into the Padres 5-Tool Trade Academy. Named as nod to five tools in baseball (contact, power, speed, glove, arm) and because Academy gives students every tool needed to build a future. Program ambassador Xander Bogaerts. Joint pre-game presentation at Petco Park celebrating students and graduates.
• Lucky Duck FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Lead partner in $5 million United for Youth collaborative initiative supporting 500+ foster youth over two years. Youth participant Danny spoke at Lucky Duck Foundation Showcase Soiree. Partnership with Lucky Duck Foundation's 'Be a Friend' mentor program.
• County of San DiegocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner supporting programs through strategic partnership. Programs supported through County resources and coordinated through homeless management systems.
• Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) and coordinated care. Manages privacy practices and service coordination across partner agencies.
• San Diego Housing CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner supporting housing programs and initiatives for youth experiencing homelessness.
• GRID AlternativessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for solar apprenticeship program providing 5-week hands-on training for youth to build skills in solar installation careers. Multiple youth have graduated from this program.
• Vehicles For ChangesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for automotive repair apprenticeship. Ronan graduated from their 9th (and largest) apprenticeship cohort. Working with employer relations specialist to place graduates in full-time mechanic positions.
• Lived ExperiencessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for workforce development training program. Trade school participant completed their program and stepped into new opportunities.
• HOLS (Homeless Outreach and Leadership Services)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresented Know Your Rights event helping youth experiencing housing instability learn about their legal rights and available resources.
• Solana Beach Presbyterian ChurchminorOthersProvides freshly cooked meals for youth at VisTAY House, including Sunday brunch events.
• Sharp Mesa Vista HealthcaresecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing healthcare support and volunteers for youth programs. Contributed food for Valentine's Day dinner.
• Fit AthleticminorOthersCorporate volunteers provided holiday dinners and support for youth at downtown center.
• Media All StarsminorOthersDonates food and entertainment for youth events including movie nights, ice cream socials, and holiday celebrations.
• Spill the Beans SDminorOthersConsistently donates dozens of fresh bagels weekly for youth breakfasts.
• Alpha ProjectsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency that helped make housing moment possible for youth graduate Judah moving into Carlsbad apartment.
• San Diego ZoominorOthersProvided behind-the-scenes tour for youth to meet hiring managers, learn about career paths, and explore employment opportunities at the zoo.
• Fiesta de ReyesminorOthersHosted holiday lunch for youth from all four locations at their venue.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Covenant House: National nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and workforce development for youth ages 16-24 experiencing homelessness and trafficking. Comparable to Urban Street Angels because both serve opportunity youth with combined housing, mental health, and job-training programming.
• San Diego Youth Services: Local San Diego County nonprofit operating housing, mental health, and wraparound services for at-risk and homeless youth and families. Direct competitor in the same geographic market and overlapping service lines (TAY housing, counseling, case management).
• People Assisting the Homeless (PATH): San Diego and Greater LA-based nonprofit providing housing and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness, with specific programs for youth and young adults. Direct peer with similar housing-plus-services model serving TAY in Southern California.
• Home Start, Inc. San Diego nonprofit focused on child abuse prevention and family homelessness, including programs for at-risk youth and young families. Comparable as a local San Diego peer operating housing and wraparound services for vulnerable youth and transition-aged populations.
• Father Joe's Villages: San Diego-based nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness, including transitional-aged youth. Comparable as a regional San Diego peer operating emergency, transitional, and permanent housing with workforce components.
• Alpha Project: San Diego nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and rehabilitation services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable as a San Diego market competitor — also listed as a USA partner agency, making it both collaborator and peer.
• Larkin Street Youth Services: San Francisco-based nonprofit serving transition-aged youth (ages 18-24) experiencing homelessness with a similar continuum of housing, education, employment, and health services. Directly comparable because both organizations target the same TAY demographic with a wraparound housing-plus-workforce model.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army San Diego: National nonprofit operating shelter, transitional housing, and youth programs through its San Diego regional operations. Comparable as a broader incumbent serving homeless and at-risk populations, including youth, with a wide portfolio of services.
• YMCA of San Diego County: Large regional YMCA operating housing, youth development, and supportive programs across San Diego County, including services for at-risk youth. Comparable as a broader incumbent providing youth services and transitional housing in the same geography.

Regional players

• Hope the Mission (Hope of the Valley): Los Angeles County-based nonprofit operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness. Comparable as a Southern California peer serving similar youth and adult homeless populations with a similar housing-plus-workforce approach, but operating in a different submarket.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/urbstreetangels
• Facebookfacebook.com/UrbanStreetAngels
• Instagraminstagram.com/urbanstreetangels
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/urban-street-angels

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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