Access Housing Inc

What Access Housing Inc does

Access Housing Inc is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit organization founded in 1985 that provides transitional and permanent housing, comprehensive support services, and community programs to veterans aged 18 and older experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the DC-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) metropolitan area. The organization operates two physical facilities—the Southeast Veterans Service Center (SEVSC) and the Chesapeake Veterans House (CVH), both located at 820 Chesapeake St SE in Ward 7—and is the only on-site host of a VA Community-based Outpatient Clinic available to both residents and the surrounding veteran community. Service delivery includes private rooms, hot meals, case management, employment and housing counseling, mental health and substance abuse counseling, PTSD support, benefits navigation, transportation, barber/beauty services, and computer lab access. The organization also runs annual community programs including the Seafood Night, the inaugural Fall Farmers Market (November 22, 2025), and an annual Shoe Drive.

Revenue is generated exclusively through philanthropic channels: individual donations accepted via the Mighty Cause donation platform, federal government grants (notably a $1.5 million award from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in 2024), and corporate/private foundation grants (including a $250,000 contribution from the Home Depot Foundation in 2024). All services are provided free of charge to eligible veterans. The organization is governed by a board chaired by Reverend Dr. Mary E. Ivey, with executive leadership from Executive Director Gregory H. Crawford and Chief Operating Officer Clifton Lewis, and holds a Candid Silver Seal of transparency.

A $6 million capital renovation project launched in 2024-2025 is converting the two facilities from shared transitional housing into permanent, fully-equipped apartments with private kitchens and bathrooms, supported by the VA and Home Depot Foundation grants. Strategic partnerships include the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (federal funding and on-site clinic), the Home Depot Foundation (veteran housing grants), Soldiers' Angels (meal support), the Safeway Foundation, the DC Mayor's Offices of Veteran Affairs, Returning Citizens, and Community Services, the Elks Club, Kidney Kafe, D' Liche Caterers, and Atlantic Union Bank. No proprietary technology platform, app, or API exists; service delivery is operational and facility-based rather than technology-mediated.

Name

Access Housing Inc

Legal name

Access Housing Inc

Website

https://accesshousingdc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Access Housing Inc is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit founded in 1985 that provides transitional and permanent housing, case management, counseling, and on-site VA clinic access to veterans experiencing homelessness in the DMV area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

S Central Washington Co

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization accepts financial gifts from individual donors through the Mighty Cause donation platform. Donors can make one-time or recurring contributions to support veteran services.
2. Government Grants: Access Housing receives federal funding from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ($1.5 million awarded for renovation project) to support housing programs and services for homeless veterans.
3. Foundation Grants: Corporate and private foundation funding including $250,000 from the Home Depot Foundation for renovation projects supporting veteran housing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Access Housing Inc. operates transitional and permanent housing facilities (Southeast Veterans Service Center and Chesapeake Veterans House) in Washington, DC, providing veterans aged 18+ experiencing homelessness with private rooms, meals, case management, employment/housing/mental health/substance abuse/PTSD/benefits counseling, transportation, on-site VA Community-based Outpatient Clinic access, barber/beauty services, and a computer lab. The organization also runs a $6 million renovation project to convert transitional housing to permanent apartments with private kitchens and bathrooms.

Product overview

Access Housing Inc is a non-profit organization providing a single unified offering of transitional housing services to veterans experiencing homelessness in the Washington DC area. The organization operates two housing facilities (Southeast Veterans Service Center and Chesapeake Veterans House) offering comprehensive support including housing, meals, case management, counseling, and on-site services. Major initiatives include a $6 million renovation project to convert transitional housing to permanent homes, along with community programs such as annual Farmers Market events and Seafood Nights.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Southeast Veterans Service Center (SEVSC)
• Chesapeake Veterans House (CVH)
• Veterans Case Management and Counseling Services
• On-site VA Community-based Outpatient Clinic Access

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of veterans helped to achieve success in civilian life

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Soldiers' AngelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans support organization providing healthy, nutritious meals to veterans at Access Housing. Partnership provides ongoing meal support that helps restore strength, support rehabilitation, and nourish both body and spirit of veterans.
• The Department of Veteran AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for annual Seafood Night event supporting veterans. Provides ongoing collaboration for veteran services and support programs.
• The Safeway FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate foundation supporting annual Seafood Night event and veteran programs through donations and sponsorships.
• Mayor's Office of Veteran Affairs (DC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict of Columbia government office supporting annual Seafood Night event and veteran initiatives.
• Mayor's Office of Returning Citizens (DC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDC government office supporting programs for returning citizens, partnered for annual Seafood Night event.
• Mayor's Office of Community Services (DC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDC government office supporting community services, partnered for annual Seafood Night event.
• The Elks ClubsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFraternal organization supporting annual Seafood Night event and veteran community programs.
• Kidney KafesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing food services for annual Seafood Night event.
• D' Liche CatererssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering partner providing food services for annual Seafood Night event.
• Atlantic Union BanksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial institution whose representatives Tammy Patterson and Joyce Brewster generously sponsored veteran Mr. James Morris during the holiday season, exemplifying corporate giving.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Veterans Inc. Veterans Inc. is a New England-based nonprofit providing housing, employment, and supportive services to homeless and at-risk veterans. Their comprehensive service model and veteran-only focus are highly comparable to Access Housing's offering in the DC area.
• Swords to Plowshares: Swords to Plowshares is a veteran services nonprofit based in San Francisco that provides supportive housing, case management, and benefits counseling to homeless and low-income veterans. Its service model directly parallels Access Housing's transitional-to-permanent housing approach with integrated support services.
• U.S. Vets: U.S. Vets is one of the largest nonprofit providers of housing and employment services to homeless and at-risk veterans in the U.S. It operates transitional and permanent housing programs very similar to Access Housing's model, serving the same population with comparable wraparound services.
• Soldier On: Soldier On is a nonprofit that provides transitional, permanent, and affordable housing to homeless veterans across multiple states, with a focus on those suffering from PTSD, substance abuse, and other challenges. Its veteran-specific housing model and rehabilitation programming closely matches Access Housing's service profile.

Regional players

• SOME (So Others Might Eat): SOME is a long-standing DC-based nonprofit providing housing, workforce development, and social services to homeless and low-income individuals. Operating in the same DC geography with comparable housing and supportive services, SOME is a meaningful regional comparable to Access Housing.
• Community of Hope: Community of Hope is a DC-based nonprofit that provides housing, healthcare, and supportive services to families and individuals experiencing homelessness or poverty. Its integrated housing-plus-services model in the same DC market is closely comparable to Access Housing's operations.
• New Hope Housing: New Hope Housing is a Northern Virginia-based nonprofit providing housing and supportive services to homeless individuals and families across the DC metro area. It is a direct regional peer, operating transitional and permanent supportive housing programs in the same DMV geography as Access Housing.
• Friendship Place: Friendship Place is a DC-based nonprofit providing housing, case management, and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. It operates in the same DC market as Access Housing and offers comparable transitional-to-permanent housing pathways, though it serves broader populations beyond veterans.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: Catholic Charities USA is a national nonprofit network that operates housing, veteran services, and homeless assistance programs through local agencies. Its veteran-specific housing and supportive services programs operate across the country and are comparable in scope to Access Housing's mission-driven model.
• Volunteers of America: Volunteers of America is a large national nonprofit operating housing, supportive services, and veteran-specific programs across the U.S. While it serves a much broader mission than Access Housing, its veteran housing programs and continuum-of-care housing model are directly comparable.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AccessHousingIncdc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/access-housing-inc---dc
• Instagraminstagram.com/accesshousingdc

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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