What Building Up Lives Foundation does

Building Up Lives Foundation is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 83-1682841) headquartered in Moreno Valley, California, that delivers direct social services to underserved populations. Its programs span homeless and rapid re-housing assistance (the Houseless Project, credited with helping house over 3,000 people), domestic violence crisis response via the Emergency EXIT Team and Help I Am Hurting program, food insecurity relief through a Sunday free groceries distribution and food pantry, clothing distribution, hygiene services including the Shower Shuttle, PTSD and trauma support via The Westley Center, grief support, pet fostering for homeless pet owners, and seasonal holiday programs serving 500+ families with the organization positioning itself as the only nonprofit open on Christmas Day. It also runs youth volunteer and community engagement programs such as Youth HELP and Giving GIVES.

The organization operates through four physical sites in Moreno Valley (Shop 4 A Cause, a main office on Sunnymead Blvd, a Dig Bin Clothing and Emergency Resource Store under construction, and a free groceries distribution site) plus a mobile emergency unit and mobile shower shuttle. There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is volunteer-staffed, in-person, and referral-driven, with outreach handled via Facebook, Instagram, and a website blog. Revenue is sourced entirely from donations collected through PayPal, Cash App, and recurring corporate food and gift contributions from partners including Trader Joes, Sprouts, Panera Bread, Kaiser Hospital, Red Robin, Texas Roadhouse, Sizzler, TARGET, and member networks of the Room and Board Coalition of which the foundation is a founding member.

The operating model is fully donation-funded with no paid staff disclosed and no reported revenue, expenses, or financial filings in the source material. Customer segments served are persona-based and diversified across homeless and houseless individuals, domestic violence survivors, families in need, nonprofit and frontline-responder partners, and youth, with services provided free of charge.

Name

Building Up Lives Foundation

Legal name

Building Up Lives Foundation

Website

https://buildinguplivesfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Building Up Lives Foundation is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Moreno Valley, California, providing food, clothing, housing, and crisis services to homeless individuals, domestic violence survivors, families in need, and partner nonprofits across four physical sites and a mobile unit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Homeless assistance services
• Food bank services
• Domestic violence support
• Community crisis services
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Moreno Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The nonprofit relies on donations from individuals, corporate partners, and community support to fund operations. Accepts donations via PayPal, Cash app, and other digital payment methods. EIN 83-1682841 confirms 501(c)(3) status.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Building Up Lives Foundation is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free food, clothing, hygiene supplies, housing assistance, domestic violence crisis support, and trauma/grief services to underserved and homeless individuals in Moreno Valley, California. Operating across four physical locations and a Mobile Emergency Unit, the foundation runs an integrated set of programs — including the Save Lives Project, Houseless Project (3,000+ people housed), Emergency EXIT Team, Free Groceries program, Shower Shuttle, pet fostering, and Holiday Programs — funded entirely through donations and in-kind contributions from individuals and corporate partners.

Product overview

Building Up Lives Foundation operates as a community support center offering a comprehensive suite of social services primarily focused on homeless assistance and crisis support. The organization functions as an ALL-volunteer nonprofit with four locations in Moreno Valley, CA, providing programs including the Save Lives Project (emergency essentials distribution), Houseless Project (housing assistance with over 3,000 people housed), Emergency EXIT Team (domestic violence response), free groceries distribution, clothing assistance, PTSD/trauma help, grief support, pet fostering, and holiday programs serving 500+ families. The programs work in an integrated manner to address immediate crisis needs while facilitating long-term stability through housing assistance, employment support, and mental health services.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Save Lives Project Program that distributes food, meals, clothing, blankets, toys, hygiene items, medical needs, adult diapers, masks, and various emergency supplies to underserved individuals, nonprofits, law enforcement, healthcare, mental health providers, and social workers.
• Houseless Project Housing assistance program providing mail services and address use for job purposes, free work clothing, hygiene, food, supplies, and rapid re-housing for homeless and houseless individuals; has helped house over 3,000 people into permanent housing.
• Emergency EXIT Team Crisis response service assisting individuals and families in safely escaping domestic violent situations, providing immediate crisis support and safety planning.
• Emotional Support Person Service Victim advocacy service providing emotional support people who accompany victims to Family Law Court proceedings.
• Help I Am Hurting Program Crisis support service handling extreme cases of abuse including sexual abuse and difficult situations, accessible via text at 951-550-5466.
• Grief Support Center Community center providing grief support services for individuals who have lost loved ones.
• Pet Adoptions and Rescue Animal welfare service partnering with Animal Rescue to foster pets of homeless individuals until they get back on their feet, enabling pet owners to maintain their companions during housing transitions.
• Shop for a Cause Fundraising program where donated items are sorted and delivered to smaller nonprofit organizations via gifting trailers.
• Holiday Programs Seasonal assistance program helping over 500 families during holidays, including Christmas Day meal service for those living in cars, homeless, or home alone — the only nonprofit open on Christmas Day.
• Free Groceries Program Free groceries distributed on Sundays at 24945 Sunnymead Blvd., Moreno Valley, CA 92553, by appointment via text or call at (951) 284-8598.
• PTSD and Trauma Help Mental health treatment program providing PTSD and trauma support services including sun therapy and swimming, with The Westley Center offering a healing escape environment.
• Youth HELP Program Youth development program teaching community engagement through activities like Hidden Bags scavenger hunts, cookie and flower delivery to seniors, and the Giving GIVES program that teaches youth the value of helping others.
• Shower Shuttle Mobile shower facility providing hygiene services to homeless and houseless individuals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Helped house over 3,000 people into permanent housing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Trader JoescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFood donor providing groceries for the Free Groceries program and food bank services. Major contributor to the organization's food distribution capabilities.
• Moreno Valley SproutscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFresh food donor supporting the food bank and free grocery distribution program.
• Panera BreadcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBakery and food donor contributing bread and prepared food items for community distribution.
• Kaiser HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing food donations and potentially connecting patients in need with foundation services.
• Red RobinsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant donor contributing food for community giveaways and holiday programs.
• Texas RoadhousesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant donor contributing food for community giveaways and holiday programs.
• SizzlersupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant donor contributing food for community giveaways and holiday programs.
• VPSsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFood donor supporting the free grocery and food bank programs.
• PSLsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFood donor supporting the free grocery and food bank programs.
• Room and Board CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding Up Lives Foundation is a founding member of the Room and Board Coalition, which provides expertise and network connections for rapid re-housing initiatives. Helped house over 3,000 people through this partnership.
• Animal Rescue PartnerssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners for pet fostering and adoption services, allowing homeless individuals with pets to receive shelter assistance while their pets are cared for.
• The Westley CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPTSD and trauma healing center referenced as part of the organization's healing programs for abuse survivors.
• TARGETsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate donor that adopted a child named Eli for Christmas, providing holiday gifts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army: Large national nonprofit providing shelter, food, clothing, and crisis services to people experiencing homelessness and domestic violence. Directly comparable mission of integrated basic-needs and emergency services, though at vastly greater scale and with paid staff.
• Habitat for Humanity: National housing-focused nonprofit helping low-income families achieve affordable housing. Comparable through its permanent-housing placement outcome and partner-driven model, though focused on home construction rather than rapid re-housing.
• Catholic Charities USA: Federated nonprofit network providing food, housing, immigration, and crisis services to vulnerable populations. Comparable as a multi-program community-services nonprofit serving low-income and unhoused individuals.
• Feeding America: National network of food banks and pantries distributing food to people facing hunger. Directly comparable to Building Up Lives' Free Groceries and Food Pantry programs, though operating through affiliate food banks rather than direct distribution.
• Goodwill Industries International: Nonprofit operating thrift stores and workforce programs to help people overcome barriers to employment. Comparable through its Shop 4 A Cause-style retail model and job-readiness support for disadvantaged populations.
• United Way Worldwide: Federated nonprofit that raises funds and partners with local agencies to address community needs in health, education, and financial stability. Comparable as a community-facing fundraising and service-collaboration entity.

Direct peers

• Family Promise: National nonprofit focused specifically on preventing and ending family homelessness through shelter, re-housing, and stabilization programs. Closest functional peer in scope and target population to Building Up Lives' Houseless Project and family holiday programs.
• St. Vincent de Paul Society: Volunteer-led Catholic nonprofit providing direct assistance (food, clothing, rent, furniture) to neighbors in need through local parish-based conferences. Strong match for the all-volunteer, in-kind-distribution operating model.

Regional players

• Mercy House Living Centers: Southern California-based nonprofit operating homeless shelters, transitional housing, and supportive services across Orange County and the Inland Empire. Closely comparable given proximity to Moreno Valley and similar Inland-Empire service area.

Emerging players

• National Domestic Violence Hotline / local DV shelters: Specialized organizations providing emergency response, safe housing, and court accompaniment for survivors of domestic violence. Comparable to the Emergency EXIT team and Emotional Support Court program functions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/buildinguplivesfoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/buildinguplivesfoundation

Compliance1 record

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