RODS HOUSE

What RODS HOUSE does

Rod's House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 36-4659738) founded in 2009 and headquartered in Yakima, Washington, that delivers direct services to youth and young adults ages 13-24 experiencing homelessness or housing instability across the Yakima Valley and Lower Valley regions of Washington State. The organization originated in 2006 when community members recognized a gap in services for unhoused youth, and it has since built a multi-program service platform.

The core service portfolio comprises six operational pillars: the Hope Center, an extended-stay shelter with 8 beds for youth ages 13-17 (90-day stays) and 10 beds for young adults 18-24 (120-day stays) operating under a housing-first model; the Resource Center, a drop-in facility offering hot meals, clothing, hygiene items, showers, laundry, internet/phone access, mailing addresses, and life skills classes; Street Outreach Services (SOS) bringing backpacks, supplies, and case management directly into the community; one-on-one Case Management covering housing, employment, education (GED/college), life skills, and vital document acquisition; free Behavioral Health Services using CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and trauma-informed modalities; and dedicated Juvenile Rehabilitation Case Management for youth exiting DCYF JR facilities. Supporting infrastructure includes a Donation Center warehouse, a Meal Partners program, and a Sunnyside Young Adult Emergency Home.

The revenue model is a nonprofit funding stack with no fees charged to beneficiaries: individual donations (tax-deductible), grant funding from approximately a dozen institutional partners (Inatai Foundation, Pride Foundation, Washington Department of Commerce, Yakima County, United Way, Pacific Power Foundation, Yakima Valley Community Foundation, Ellison Foundation, MultiCare, Tamaki Foundation, Puyallup Tribe), event fundraising (Fan Fest Northwest, GOATFEST 2026 with Varietal Beer Co, Sleigh the Night, Threads Fashion Show), legacy/planned giving, and in-kind donations. The organization earned a Four-Star Charity Navigator rating and the Yakima Herald 2025 Reader's Choice for Best Nonprofit, and reports 2024 outcomes of serving over 500 young people and housing over 100. Technology is not a product surface — Rod's House is a people-intensive direct-service organization.

Name

RODS HOUSE

Legal name

Rod's House

Website

https://rodshouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rod's House is a Yakima, Washington-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 2009, that provides shelter, meals, case management, behavioral health, and outreach services free of charge to youth and young adults ages 13-24 experiencing homelessness or housing instability across the Yakima Valley and Lower Valley.

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), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Homeless, Foster Care & Highly Mobile Youth Education Services (EDAJAEAG)

Keywords

• Youth homelessness services
• Emergency shelter youth
• Behavioral health youth
• Case management youth
• Community nonprofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Yakima

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization accepts monetary donations from individuals through its website (give.rodshouse.org) and during events. Donations are tax-deductible as Rod's House is a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 36-4659738).
2. Grant Funding: Rod's House receives grant funding from foundations and government entities including Inatai Foundation, Pride Foundation, Department of Commerce, Pacific Power Foundation, Yakima County, UnitedWay, Ellison Foundation, MultiCare, Yakima Valley Community Foundation, Tamaki Foundation, and Puyallup Tribe.
3. Event Fundraising: Revenue generated through events such as Fan Fest Northwest, GOATFEST (beer festival with Varietal Beer Co), Sleigh the Night, and Threads Fashion Show. Ticket sales and vendor fees support youth services.
4. Legacy Giving: Planned giving program where supporters can include Rod's House in their estate plans through wills, trusts, retirement account beneficiaries, or life insurance policies.
5. In-Kind Donations: Acceptance of physical goods including meals (through Meal Partners program), clothing, hygiene items, and other supplies via the Donation Center and Amazon Wishlist.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Rod's House provides free shelter, basic needs, case management, and behavioral health services to youth and young adults ages 13-24 experiencing homelessness or housing instability in the Yakima Valley and Lower Valley of Washington State. Direct-service programs include the Hope Center extended-stay shelter (90-120 day stays), a drop-in Resource Center, Street Outreach Services (SOS), individualized case management, behavioral health counseling, juvenile rehabilitation reentry support, life skills classes, and the Meal Partners program, all provided free of charge to eligible youth.

Product overview

Rod's House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Yakima, Washington working to end youth homelessness in the Yakima Valley and Lower Valley. The organization operates a suite of interconnected direct-service programs for young people ages 13-24, including extended-stay shelters (Hope Center, 90–120 day stays), a drop-in Resource Center offering meals/clothing/hygiene/life skills, Street Outreach Services, case management, behavioral health services, and juvenile rehabilitation support. Supplemental programs include meal provision, a donation center, and community fundraising events (Fan Fest Northwest, GOATFEST, Sleigh the Night, Threads Fashion Show). The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and led by an Executive Director, and holds a Four-Star Charity Navigator rating. Services are provided free of charge to eligible youth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fan Fest Northwest: A Yakima pop culture convention and fundraiser hosted by Rod's House to support youth homelessness services.
• GOATFEST
• Threads Fashion Show
• Sleigh the Night
• Rod's House Legacy Circle

Products and services

• Hope Center Shelter Extended-stay residential shelter in Yakima for youth ages 13-17 (90-day stay) and young adults ages 18-24 (120-day stay), offering on-site case management, behavioral health support, housing assistance, mental health care, and educational resources. Provides 8 beds for youth and 10 beds for young adults.
• Resource Center Drop-in center at 204 S Naches Ave, Yakima, WA, offering free hot meals, clothing, shoes, hygiene items, showers, laundry, internet/phone access, a stable mailing address, case management, behavioral health services, and life skills classes for youth and young adults ages 13-24.
• Street Outreach Services (SOS) Community-based and street outreach program that brings basic-needs items (food, water, first aid, socks, shoes, clothing), case management, emergency shelter access, educational opportunities, employment skill-building, advocacy, family-focused services, and follow-up support directly to youth and young adults in the community.
• Case Management One-on-one case management assisting youth ages 13-24 with goals in stable housing, employment, educational support (high school diploma/GED and college/vocational programs), life skills development (budgeting, hygiene, household management), access to vital documents, and family reunification when appropriate.
• Behavioral Health Services Free, confidential behavioral health and mental health services for youth ages 13-24 experiencing housing instability or homelessness, including individual therapy, crisis intervention, peer support, mental health case management, and group sessions/workshops using Person Centered, Trauma Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Health, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Strength Based approaches.
• Juvenile Rehabilitation Services Case management service for youth and young adults who have been in a Juvenile Rehabilitation facility or who are enrolled with DCYF JR Parole services in Washington State. Assists with housing, hygiene, clothing, mental health services, transportation, education enrollment, resume building, and life skills.
• Donation Center Donation collection center at 314 Cherry Ave Suite #119, Yakima, WA, accepting hygiene products, new and gently used clothing for ages 13-24, food, drinks, and snacks. Open Fridays 12–4 PM and complemented by an Amazon Wishlist for urgent needs.
• Meal Partners Program Program enabling individuals, businesses, churches, and groups to prepare or purchase meals for young people. Accepts both pre-bought and home-cooked meals, delivered to the Resource Center and Hope Center locations.
• Life Skills Classes Free life skills classes at the Resource Center held every other Thursday, with sessions for young adults at 11:00 AM and youth at 3:00 PM. Topics include time management, job preparation, self-care, healthy boundaries, health and hygiene, substance use awareness, communication styles, healthy relationships, and suicide prevention.
• Young Adult Emergency Home (YAEH), Sunnyside Emergency shelter for young adults in Sunnyside, Washington (Lower Valley). Provides immediate housing, meals, support services, and life skills for young adults experiencing homelessness.
• Rod's House Legacy Circle (Legacy Giving Program) Planned giving program enabling supporters to include Rod's House in their estate plans through wills, trusts, retirement account beneficiary designations, or life insurance policies.
• Fan Fest Northwest Yakima pop culture convention and fundraiser hosted by Rod's House featuring celebrity/voice actor meet-and-greets, a cosplay contest, interactive gaming, VR demos, Artist Alley, and an Exhibitor Hall. Ticketed event that supports youth services.
• GOATFEST Spring beer festival co-hosted with Varietal Beer Co. in Sunnyside, Washington. Features craft beer tastings from over 20 breweries, live music, and food vendors. 21+ only. Ticket proceeds support Rod's House youth homelessness services.
• Sleigh the Night Annual winter fundraising event hosted by Rod's House supporting services for young people experiencing homelessness.
• Threads Fashion Show Annual fashion show fundraiser hosted by Rod's House supporting youth homelessness services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 500 young people in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and supporting.

• Varietal Beer CoflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 May 2026Co-host of GOATFEST 2026 spring beer festival in Sunnyside, WA. Event features craft beer tastings from 20+ breweries, live music, food vendors. Ticket proceeds support Rod's House youth services.
• Northwest HarvestsupportingOthersRegional food bank partner helping provide food resources for young people at Rod's House facilities.
• Varietal Beer CoflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of GOATFEST 2026 spring beer festival in Sunnyside, WA. Event features craft beer tastings from 20+ breweries, live music, food vendors. Ticket proceeds support Rod's House youth services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• YouthCare: Seattle-based nonprofit serving youth and young adults (ages 13–24) experiencing homelessness with shelters, drop-in services, case management, and behavioral health — a directly comparable age-targeted, Washington-state youth homelessness provider.
• Larkin Street Youth Services: San Francisco nonprofit providing shelter, drop-in services, behavioral health, education, and employment support for youth ages 12–24 experiencing homelessness — closely mirrors Rod's House's integrated, age-targeted service model.
• Teen Feed: Seattle-based nonprofit meeting basic needs (meals, hygiene, support) of youth and young adults experiencing homelessness — comparable target population and drop-in/outreach service model.
• ROOTS Young Adult Shelter: Seattle nonprofit offering emergency shelter and supportive services specifically for young adults (18–25) experiencing homelessness — comparable age-targeted residential model in the Pacific Northwest.

Broad incumbents

• Covenant House: Largest privately funded youth homelessness charity in the Americas, operating shelter, outreach, and housing programs for young people 18–24 — directly comparable mission and service mix, but at national and international scale.
• Father Joe's Villages: Large San Diego nonprofit operating emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services across the homelessness continuum — broader age and family scope, but directly comparable integrated shelter-plus-services operating model.

Regional players

• Building Changes: Washington-state nonprofit focused on ending youth and young adult homelessness through systems change, funding, and advocacy — comparable Washington geography and youth-homelessness mission, but operates as a funder/convener rather than direct service provider.

Emerging players

• HomeBase (New York): NYC nonprofit operating a shelter, drop-in center, and street outreach program specifically for homeless youth 16–24 — comparable model but East Coast geography and a more urban service environment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rodshouseorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rodshouseorg
• Instagraminstagram.com/rodshouseorg
• TikToktiktok.com/@rodshouseorg

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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