Volunteers Of America, Southwest California, Incorporation

What Volunteers Of America, Southwest California, Incorporation does

Volunteers of America Southwest California, Incorporation (VOASW) is a 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit social services organization incorporated in 1984 as the Southwest regional affiliate of the national Volunteers of America organization (founded 1896). The organization operates across five Southern California counties (San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside, Imperial, Orange) plus Arizona, delivering integrated human services to vulnerable populations including individuals with substance use disorders and mental illness, homeless veterans, low-income seniors, families experiencing housing instability, and young children from birth to age five.

VOASW organizes its service delivery around three core pillars. The Integrated Health pillar encompasses state-certified substance use disorder treatment (Certification #370007FN), mental health services, and Enhanced Care Management delivered through partnerships with five insurance providers (Blue Shield, Community Health Group San Diego, Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare). The Children and Family Services pillar operates five Early Education Centers offering Early Head Start, State Preschool, and home-based services for children ages 0-5, plus the wholly-owned Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences (a STEAM-focused TK-6th grade charter school in El Centro and San Bernardino). The Supportive Housing pillar manages two signature properties: Palomar Apartments (168-unit family housing in Chula Vista) and Cambridge Gardens (75-unit senior housing in Riverside for adults 62+).

The business model is multi-revenue-stream: federal and state government grants and contracts fund programs including Early Head Start, SUD treatment, and veteran housing; insurance reimbursements cover Enhanced Care Management services; individual donations (monthly recurring and one-time gifts) support general operations; and planned giving/legacy gifts provide endowment-like contributions. Programs are delivered through a distributed network of physical locations, with clinical care provided by an in-house team including a medical director, nurse practitioners, licensed clinical social workers, certified AOD counselors, care managers, and community health workers. The organization reports serving over 2,000 individuals and families annually with 30,395+ days of housing provided and 350+ individuals receiving addiction treatment services.

Name

Volunteers Of America, Southwest California, Incorporation

Legal name

Volunteers of America Southwest

Website

https://voasw.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Volunteers of America Southwest is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing integrated health services (substance use treatment, mental health, Enhanced Care Management), early childhood education, and supportive housing to vulnerable individuals and families across Southern California and Arizona.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Child and Youth Services (62411), Temporary Shelters (624221), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Substance use treatment
• Early childhood education
• Supportive housing services
• Behavioral health care
• Community social services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: Federal and state funding for programs including Early Head Start, substance use treatment certified by California Department of Health Care Services, and housing services for veterans and seniors.
2. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals, including monthly recurring donations and one-time gifts. Organization is 501(c)(3) tax-exempt.
3. Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts: Bequests, charitable gift annuities, life insurance beneficiary designations, retirement plan designations, and real estate gifts.
4. Insurance Reimbursements: Services covered through partnerships with Blue Shield, Community Health Group San Diego, Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley, Kaiser Permanente, and Molina Healthcare for Enhanced Care Management services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Volunteers of America Southwest is a faith-based nonprofit social service organization that delivers integrated health services (substance use and mental health treatment, Enhanced Care Management), early childhood education (Early Head Start, State Preschool, Ballington Academy charter school), and supportive housing (Palomar Apartments for families, Cambridge Gardens for seniors) across Southern California and Arizona.

Product overview

Volunteers of America Southwest is a faith-based nonprofit social service organization offering an integrated suite of programs across Southern California (San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside, Imperial, Orange counties) and Arizona. The organization operates three core service pillars: (1) Integrated Health Services including substance use treatment, mental health care, and enhanced care management; (2) Children & Family Services encompassing Early Head Start, preschool learning centers, and Ballington Academy charter schools; and (3) Supportive Housing including Palomar Apartments for families and Cambridge Gardens for seniors. The organization also provides chaplain services and publishes educational resources on behavioral health topics. Services are delivered through a team-based approach involving clinical staff, care managers, community health workers, and parent educators, with partnerships across multiple insurance providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Integrated Health Services Comprehensive healthcare program focusing on substance use and mental health treatment, care coordination, family supports, and public safety, delivered by a clinical team including medical director, nurse practitioners, licensed clinical social workers, certified AOD counselors, care managers, and community health workers.
• Enhanced Care Management Person-centered, community-based care management program for individuals with complex health needs, providing care coordination, health education, chronic disease management, community resource connection, in-home support, and crisis intervention. Covered through partnerships with Blue Shield, Community Health Group San Diego, Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley, Kaiser Permanente, and Molina Healthcare.
• Substance Use Treatment Services State-certified addiction treatment program offering assessment, health screening, case management, medication-assisted treatment, counseling (individual, group, family), educational workshops, and recovery support including alumni groups, job readiness, and housing navigation.
• Family Support - Healthy Start Program for expectant mothers and parents providing prenatal care, home visits, parenting education, health screenings, immunizations, intimate partner violence screening, and service linkage.
• Parents as Teachers Parent support program offering personalized visits from trained educators, developmental screenings, parenting workshops, resource connection, personalized learning plans, and parent-child interaction activities.
• Early Head Start Early education program offering center-based, home-based, and prenatal services for children ages 0-3 and families, including nutritious meals, parent trainings, vision, hearing, and dental screenings at five Early Education Centers.
• Preschool Learning Centers State Preschool programs for children ages 2-5 offering educational development, social-emotional learning, and school readiness preparation at multiple Early Education Center locations.
• Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences STEAM-focused charter school (TK through 6th grade) with project-based approach in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, with locations in El Centro and San Bernardino.
• Supportive Housing Affordable housing services for families, low-income seniors, and adults with mental illness, including property management and community resources.
• Palomar Apartments (Family Housing) 168-unit family housing complex in Chula Vista offering 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units with amenities including playgrounds, BBQ areas, walking paths, and computer literacy workshops.
• Cambridge Gardens (Senior Housing) 75-unit senior housing community in Riverside for adults age 62+ offering studio and 1-bedroom ADA-compliant units with recreational facilities, exercise classes, and community garden.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,290 lives transformed annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Blue ShieldcoreOthersInsurance partner for Enhanced Care Management program providing coverage for individuals with complex health needs. Services include care coordination, health education, chronic disease management, and community resource connection.
• Community Health Group San DiegocoreOthersInsurance partner for Enhanced Care Management program serving San Diego County residents.
• Community Health Plan of Imperial ValleycoreOthersInsurance partner covering Imperial Valley residents for Enhanced Care Management services.
• Kaiser PermanentecoreOthersInsurance partner for Enhanced Care Management program expanding access to comprehensive care services.
• Molina HealthcarecoreOthersInsurance partner for Enhanced Care Management program supporting vulnerable populations.
• Catholic CharitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner working collaboratively to serve vulnerable populations in San Diego region.
• Crisis HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing crisis services and support to individuals and families in need.
• Episcopal Community ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization serving homeless and vulnerable populations in San Diego.
• Father Joe's VillagesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor homeless services provider in San Diego; collaborative partner for housing and support services.
• Interfaith Community ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterfaith organization providing social services and community support.
• McAllister InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecovery and treatment provider; partner for substance use services.
• P.A.T.H.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless services organization; collaborative partner for housing solutions.
• Regional Task Force on the Homeless San DiegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional coordination body for homeless services; partner for housing strategy.
• San Diego Housing CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment housing authority; partner for affordable housing development and funding.
• San Diego Reentry Round TableminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative for reentry services; partner for supporting individuals transitioning back to community.
• Scripps HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partner; provides medical referrals and health services coordination.
• U.C.S.D. Medical ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic medical center partner; provides healthcare referrals and training opportunities.
• Veterans AdministrationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal VA partner; services for homeless veterans including housing and healthcare coordination.
• Veteran's Village of San DiegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeteran services organization; partner for veteran housing and recovery programs.
• WolomiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner focused on maternal and infant health support.
• South Bay Community ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for youth development and education, family wellness and community engagement at Palomar Apartments family housing.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Father Joe's Villages: San Diego-based faith-affiliated nonprofit providing comprehensive housing, behavioral health, and social services for homeless individuals and families — directly comparable service mix and target population to VOASW.
• Interfaith Community Services: Faith-affiliated social services nonprofit serving North San Diego County with housing, behavioral health, and senior services — directly comparable integrated service model.
• Episcopal Community Services (San Diego): San Diego nonprofit focused on homeless services, mental health treatment, and affordable housing — overlapping program lines and target population with VOASW.
• Mental Health America of San Diego: Regional nonprofit providing mental health education, advocacy, and direct services — directly comparable mental health and crisis support mission.
• McAlister Institute: San Diego-based nonprofit providing substance use disorder treatment, mental health services, and recovery housing — directly comparable behavioral health and recovery housing model.
• Catholic Charities of San Diego: Faith-based nonprofit delivering housing, immigration, behavioral health, and family services across San Diego County — comparable multi-service social services model and vulnerable-population focus.

Broad incumbents

• Telecare Corporation: Behavioral health operator providing mental health and SUD treatment, crisis services, and supportive housing across California — directly comparable behavioral health and housing services for vulnerable populations.
• Salvation Army San Diego: National faith-based nonprofit providing housing, addiction recovery, family services, and emergency assistance — broader scale and geographic footprint but directly comparable program lines to VOASW.
• Goodwill Industries of San Diego: Large regional nonprofit providing workforce development, behavioral health, and social services for vulnerable populations — broader portfolio but overlapping social services focus.

Regional players

• San Diego Housing Commission: Government housing authority providing affordable housing subsidies and supportive services across San Diego County — comparable affordable housing focus and regional partnership role.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/VOASW
• Facebookfacebook.com/VOASW
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/volunteers-of-america-southwest
• Instagraminstagram.com/voasouthwest

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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