Lifeology

What Lifeology does

LifeologyAZ, Inc. ("Lifeology") is a Phoenix-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates youth crisis shelter and support programs in Maricopa County, Arizona. The organization is the National Safe Place lead agency for the county and delivers a coordinated suite of services: a federally funded Emergency Youth Shelter under the Runaway and Homeless Youth Basic Center Program that provides up to 21 days of shelter for youth ages 14-17, Shared Transitional Housing for young adults ages 18-23 with individualized case management and life-skills coaching, a Workforce Development program offering paid work experiences, career exploration, internships, and employer partnerships, and a Life Skills & Supportive Services layer covering financial literacy, budgeting, transportation planning, educational support, and behavioral health referrals. Access is delivered through a multi-channel intake model that includes physical Safe Place sites at QuikTrip stores and other community locations, a 24/7 hotline (1-888-290-7233), and SMS-based intake (Text SAFE to 44357).

The organization's underlying "technology" surface is operational rather than software-centric: a national Safe Place brand and protocol, trained responder workflows at physical partner sites, and basic digital intake via hotline and SMS. There is no proprietary software platform, mobile application, or API surface described in the source materials. The organization's headcount is reported in the 1-10 range and its revenue is not publicly disclosed. Funded by federal grants, individual donations (one-time, monthly, and yearly tiers at $50, $100, $200, and $1,000), corporate partnerships, and Amazon Wishlist in-kind donations.

Lifeology's business model is that of a grant- and donation-funded human services nonprofit. Federal funding under the Basic Center Program anchors the Emergency Youth Shelter, while the broader program suite is sustained through individual philanthropy, corporate and community partnerships, and in-kind giving. Services are provided free of charge to youth ages 14-23 experiencing homelessness, family conflict, or unsafe living situations. The go-to-market is community-led: outreach occurs via Safe Place signage at public partner locations (e.g., QuikTrip), direct referrals, social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, and the website lifeologyaz.org for donations, volunteer sign-up, and program information. There are no equity owners, parent companies, or institutional investors; governance is by a board of directors under the 501(c)(3) structure.

Name

Lifeology

Legal name

LifeologyAZ, Inc.

Website

https://lifeologyaz.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lifeology is a Phoenix-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers youth crisis shelter, transitional housing, workforce development, and life-skills support for youth ages 14-23 in Maricopa County, Arizona, funded by federal grants and donations.

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

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

Keywords

• Youth crisis shelter
• Homeless youth services
• Transitional housing programs
• Workforce development youth
• Safe place network

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization accepts one-time, monthly, and yearly donations from individuals at various price points ($50, $100, $200, $1000). Donations can be made through the website and are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law as a 501(c)(3) organization.
2. Federal Funding: The Emergency Youth Shelter program is federally funded through the Runaway and Homeless Youth Basic Center Program, providing up to 21 days of emergency shelter and supportive services.
3. Corporate Partnerships: The organization welcomes partnerships with organizations and businesses who share the vision of supporting youth. Partners can donate funds, resources, or volunteer time.
4. In-Kind Donations: Amazon Wishlist donations allow supporters to purchase specific items needed by the organization for youth in their programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lifeology AZ provides free youth crisis and housing services including the National Safe Place crisis response network, Emergency Youth Shelter for youth ages 14-17 (up to 21 days), Shared Transitional Housing for young adults ages 18-23, Workforce Development, and Life Skills & Supportive Services. The organization operates as the National Safe Place lead agency for Maricopa County, connecting youth in crisis to immediate safety, shelter, and long-term stability resources through community partnerships.

Product overview

Lifeology AZ is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating as a single-service nonprofit providing youth crisis shelter and support programs in Maricopa County, Arizona. The organization offers a coordinated suite of services including the National Safe Place Program (crisis response network), Emergency Youth Shelter for ages 14-17, Shared Transitional Housing for ages 18-23, Workforce Development, and Life Skills & Supportive Services. These programs work together to guide youth from crisis to independence through housing, workforce development, crisis response, and community partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• National Safe Place Program As the National Safe Place lead agency for Maricopa County, Lifeology connects youth in crisis ages 14-22 to immediate safety through a trusted network of Safe Place locations and trained responders, ensuring access to shelter, resources, and caring adults.
• Emergency Youth Shelter (Basic Center Program) A federally funded Runaway and Homeless Youth Basic Center Program providing up to 21 days of emergency shelter and supportive services for youth ages 14-17 experiencing homelessness, family conflict, or unsafe living situations.
• Shared Transitional Housing Transitional housing for young adults ages 18-23 offering individualized case management, life-skills coaching, housing stability support, and connections to education, employment, and community resources.
• Workforce Development Economic independence program through workforce readiness, paid work experiences, career exploration, internships, employer partnerships, and education pathways.
• Life Skills & Supportive Services Holistic services equipping youth with practical tools for adulthood including financial literacy, budgeting, healthy relationships, communication, transportation planning, educational support, behavioral health referrals, and goal setting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 21 days of emergency shelter with individualized case management
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• QuikTripcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQuikTrip stores serve as Safe Place locations throughout the community where youth in crisis can access immediate help. Youth can go to any QuikTrip location displaying the Safe Place sign to connect with trained staff and be referred to shelter services.
• National Safe PlacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLifeology AZ serves as the National Safe Place lead agency for Maricopa County, coordinating crisis response services for youth across the region through the national Safe Place network.
• Amazon Wishlist SupportersminorOthersCommunity supporters who purchase items from Lifeology's Amazon Wishlist to provide in-kind donations of supplies and resources needed by youth in their programs.
• Community Organizations and BusinessesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganizations and businesses who partner with Lifeology AZ to support youth in crisis through donations, volunteer opportunities, and shared vision for youth empowerment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Covenant House: National nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and workforce development for youth experiencing homelessness. Closest direct peer in terms of target population (youth 14-23), service mix (shelter → housing → employment), and outcome-based programming.
• National Safe Place Network: National network that licenses Lifeology AZ as the lead agency for Maricopa County. Operates the same hotline/text entry points (Text SAFE to 44357, 1-888-290-7233) and Safe Place site program; directly comparable crisis-response infrastructure.
• A New Leaf: Large Phoenix social services nonprofit operating shelter, housing, and youth/family programs across Maricopa County. Comparable nonprofit model and Maricopa County geography; competes for overlapping donor and grant pools.
• UMOM New Day Centers: Phoenix-based emergency shelter and housing provider serving families and youth experiencing homelessness. Operates in the same Maricopa County market with overlapping federal HUD/family-youth funding streams.
• Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development: Phoenix-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional living, and runaway/homeless youth services for ages 12-17 and 18-21. Most direct Maricopa County peer in target age band and Basic Center-style programming.

Regional players

• Southwest Human Development: Arizona's largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood and family development; serves young families and at-risk youth in Phoenix. Comparable Arizona footprint and youth/family support programming though broader age focus.
• Homeward Bound: Phoenix/Mesa-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, and supportive services primarily for families experiencing homelessness. Operates in the same Maricopa County donor/funding ecosystem.
• Chicanos Por La Causa: Phoenix-based community development corporation providing housing, youth education, and workforce services. Comparable Maricopa County presence and youth-focused programming, though broader community-development mission.
• Community Bridges Inc. Arizona-based nonprofit providing housing, behavioral health, and youth stabilization services. Comparable Arizona footprint and federal funding base (HUD/SAMHSA), with overlapping transitional housing programming.
• Native American Connections: Phoenix-based nonprofit providing affordable housing, behavioral health, and youth services for Native American and other communities. Comparable Phoenix footprint and shelter/transitional housing model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LifeologyAZInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lifeology-az-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/lifeologyaz

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Funding overview

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