Zaban Paradies Center for Homeless Couples

What Zaban Paradies Center for Homeless Couples does

Zaban Paradies Center for Homeless Couples, Inc. (ZPC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization founded in 1984-1985 by The Temple, a Jewish congregation in Atlanta, and now operating independently from its headquarters at 1605 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA. For over 40 years, ZPC has operated one of the only emergency shelters in the United States that accepts and houses self-identifying couples without requiring them to separate, providing private rooms for up to 15 couples (30 individuals) on a 24/7 basis with intensive case management as of its 2025 model transition. Residents are couples aged 21+ who typically stay 60-90 days while working toward permanent housing.

ZPC's program portfolio expanded in December 2024 with the launch of two Financial Assistance programs (Street-to-Home and Home Again) in partnership with United Way of Greater Atlanta, providing move-in deposits and first-month rent for families experiencing homelessness, as well as eviction prevention support for Atlanta City households with seniors (55+) or children (under 18). The organization also operates Day Services every Tuesday (10am-1pm) offering meals, showers, laundry, a clothing closet, and computer lab access to any community member in need. In 2025, the organization reported that more than 50% of residents exited to permanent housing, more than double the national average of 10-25%, and the Financial Assistance programs housed over 100 families while preventing hundreds of evictions in the City of Atlanta during the January 2025 - January 2026 period.

The organization is funded through a diversified mix of monetary donations (PayPal, checks, employer matching, Donor-Advised Funds, stock, IRA distributions), grant funding from United Way of Greater Atlanta, in-kind donations, and event fundraising including the annual Home, Within Reach Gala and Trivia Night. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, though FY25 Form 990 and audited financial statements are published. ZPC holds a Charity Navigator Three-Star Rating and a Candid Platinum Transparency Seal, with Executive Director Danny Lester-Drew (formerly Deputy Director at Partners for HOME and Director of Operations at PCCI where he administered $20M+ in Rapid Re-Housing assistance) leading a team supported by a 15-member Board of Directors.

Name

Zaban Paradies Center for Homeless Couples

Legal name

Zaban Paradies Center for Homeless Couples, Inc.

Website

https://zabanparadiescenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zaban Paradies Center for Homeless Couples is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a 24/7 emergency shelter and Financial Assistance programs for couples, families, and individuals experiencing homelessness in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1984-1985 by The Temple, it serves one of the only couples-accepted shelter models in the U.S.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Monetary Donations: ZPC accepts monetary donations via credit/debit through PayPal, checks, employer matching gifts, Donor-Advised Funds (DAF), wire transfers, ACH transfers, stock donations, and IRA distributions. EIN/Tax ID: 27-0728201.
2. United Way of Greater Atlanta Funding: Financial Assistance programs funded through United Way of Greater Atlanta, launched December 2024. Includes Street-to-Home and Home Again programs.
3. Event Fundraising: Annual gala events (Home, Within Reach 2026 Gala) and trivia night events serve as fundraising mechanisms.
4. In-Kind Donations: Accepts in-kind donations of clothing, shoes, toiletries, household essentials, linens, operational supplies, and non-perishable foods to support residents and day service participants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Zaban Paradies Center operates a 24/7 emergency shelter specifically for self-identifying couples experiencing homelessness, accommodating up to 15 couples (30 individuals) in private rooms with intensive case management and an average 60-90 day stay. It also delivers two Financial Assistance programs—Street-to-Home (move-in deposits and first-month rent for metropolitan Atlanta families) and Home Again (eviction prevention for Atlanta City households with seniors 55+ or children under 18)—plus weekly Day Services open to the community for meals, hygiene, laundry, clothing, and computer access.

Product overview

Zaban Paradies Center provides a portfolio of homelessness intervention programs focused on couples and families in Atlanta. The core offerings include: an emergency Couples Shelter (24/7 residential model with intensive case management), two Financial Assistance Programs (Street-to-Home for Metropolitan Atlanta families and Home Again for City of Atlanta households with seniors or children), and Day Services providing community access to meals, hygiene facilities, and resources. All programs operate in coordination with partner agencies and are funded through United Way of Greater Atlanta and other donors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Couples Shelter 24/7 emergency residential shelter for self-identifying couples experiencing homelessness in Atlanta, accommodating up to 15 couples (30 individuals) in private rooms with intensive case management and typical stays of 60-90 days.
• Street-to-Home Financial Assistance Financial assistance program for families experiencing homelessness in Metropolitan Atlanta, providing security deposits and first-month rent to obtain permanent housing.
• Home Again Financial Assistance Eviction-prevention financial assistance for Atlanta City-resident households with seniors aged 55+ or children under 18, covering rent arrears, move-in rent, security deposit, and utility arrears.
• Day Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 50%+ of couples moved from shelter to permanent housing in 2025 (more than double the national average of 10-25%)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and historical/founding.

• Partners for HOMEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlanta Continuum of Care lead organization that funds Rapid Re-Housing projects. ZPC has implemented various Rapid Re-Housing projects funded through Partners for HOME. Executive Director Danny Lester-Drew previously served as Deputy Director of Programs & Policy at Partners for HOME.
• Gateway CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider partner for homeless services. Referrals for assessment and intake. Gateway Center provides in-person intake Monday through Friday at 7:00 am for those seeking shelter.
• The Temple (Jewish congregation)historical/foundingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded Zaban Paradies Center in winter 1984-1985 out of compassion and vision for caring for the broader community. Continues to honor roots and partnership with The Temple. Schwartz-Goldstein Hall at The Temple serves as venue for 2026 Gala.
• Crossroads AtlantacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider partner for diversion, emergency rent, and utility assistance referrals. Located at 420 Courtland St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308.
• Hope AtlantacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider partner organization offering additional support services for those seeking housing assistance.
• Mercy AtlantacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider partner organization offering additional support services including Mercy Care behavioral health services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Atlanta Mission: One of the largest homeless services providers in metro Atlanta, operating multiple shelters and recovery programs. Larger footprint and broader scope than ZPC but directly comparable mission.
• The Salvation Army Metro Atlanta: National faith-based organization operating shelter and social services across Atlanta. Much larger scale and broader service portfolio, but directly comparable on emergency shelter and family assistance.
• Family Promise: National nonprofit focused on family homelessness through shelter and housing stabilization. Operates an Atlanta affiliate and addresses an overlapping population to ZPC's Street-to-Home and Home Again programs.
• Catholic Charities Atlanta: Faith-based social services organization serving Atlanta with emergency assistance, housing, and refugee support. Broader portfolio than ZPC but overlapping client base and service model.

Direct peers

• Hope Atlanta: Atlanta nonprofit providing housing assistance and homeless services. Listed as a ZPC provider partner, operating the same referral and housing-stabilization model in the same metro.
• Partners for HOME: Lead agency of the Atlanta Continuum of Care and a funder of Rapid Re-Housing projects. Comparable because both organizations operate in the Atlanta homelessness ecosystem and ZPC's ED previously served there.
• Mercy Care Atlanta: Atlanta-based nonprofit providing behavioral health and support services to people experiencing homelessness. A ZPC referral partner serving overlapping client populations.
• Crossroads Atlanta: Atlanta nonprofit providing emergency rent and utility assistance referrals. ZPC explicitly names Crossroads as a provider partner for diversion and financial assistance.
• Gateway Center: Atlanta-based homeless services provider operating intake and shelter services. ZPC explicitly partners with Gateway Center for referrals and intake, making it the most operationally comparable peer in the same metro.

Others

• National Alliance to End Homelessness: National advocacy and research organization setting policy and funding frameworks for the sector. Not a direct service peer but a key ecosystem reference point for funders and operators like ZPC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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