Precious Life Shelter

What Precious Life Shelter does

Precious Life Shelter is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit organization founded in 1989 and based in Los Alamitos, California, that provides residential housing and supportive services for homeless pregnant women and their children. The organization operates a three-phase program continuum: a no-cost Emergency Program offering 1-30 days of crisis housing on a first-come, first-served basis; a Transitional Program providing 2-6 months of post-birth housing for a low monthly program fee and refundable deposit; and a Single Parent Efficiency Program offering up to 24 months of supported housing to enable residents to complete education and job training goals. Programs are supplemented by case management, counseling, parenting classes, 12-step programs, job training referrals, transportation assistance, and WIC and MediCal application support. The organization also operates a licensed on-site Infant Care Center for working mothers and a Thrift-Gift Shop at 3622 Florista Street that generates auxiliary revenue through donated goods sales.

The business model is donation-driven. As a 501(c)(3) (Federal Tax ID 51-0187577), Precious Life Shelter relies primarily on tax-deductible contributions from individuals and organizations, supplemented by thrift shop retail revenue and nominal program fees. The organization conducts three recurring annual fundraising events — a spring gala ('Affair of the Heart'), a summer BBQ ('A Taste of Precious Life'), and a fall golf tournament ('Tee Off For The Heart') — and maintains community partnerships including Ralphs/Food 4 Less rewards, California Fish Grill restaurant fundraisers, and event venue relationships with The Reef and The Boathouse on the Bay. Outreach to potential residents occurs via phone inquiry during limited weekday hours, social services agency referrals, and word-of-mouth. The organization has a small staff of 1-10 employees and serves over 100 women annually within Southern California.

The shelter is not a technology company. Its website runs on Squarespace, no proprietary technology platform exists, and no app products, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities are deployed. The organization has no parent company, no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity, operating as an autonomous community-based nonprofit governed by its own board. Quarterly newsletters and an active event calendar indicate sustained donor engagement, with archives available from 2022 through 2026 and a 20th Anniversary golf tournament scheduled for September 2026.

Name

Precious Life Shelter

Legal name

Precious Life Shelter

Website

https://preciouslifeshelter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Precious Life Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Los Alamitos, California, founded in 1989, providing residential housing and supportive services for homeless pregnant women through a three-phase program (Emergency, Transitional, Single Parent Efficiency), serving over 100 women annually via donations, fundraising events, and a thrift shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Shelter and Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Residential housing programs
• Supportive social services
• Pregnancy housing support
• Nonprofit childcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Alamitos

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Federal Tax ID: 51-0187577), Precious Life Shelter relies primarily on financial donations from individuals and organizations. Donations are tax-deductible for itemized returns. The organization also accepts in-kind donations of goods.
2. Thrift Shop Revenue: The organization operates a Thrift Gift Shop at 3622 Florista Street, Los Alamitos, CA 90720, generating revenue through the sale of donated goods.
3. Program Fees (Subsidized): The Transitional and Single Parent Efficiency Programs charge low-cost monthly program fees and one-time refundable deposits. Emergency program is provided at no cost to residents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Precious Life Shelter provides a three-phase residential housing continuum for homeless pregnant women aged 18 and older, including emergency shelter (1-30 days at no cost), transitional housing (2-6 months post-birth), and single parent efficiency housing (up to 24 months). Programs include case management, counseling, parenting classes, job training referrals, and educational support, supplemented by a licensed on-site Infant Care Center and a Thrift-Gift Shop that funds operations.

Product overview

Precious Life Shelter operates as a single unified social services organization offering a three-phase residential program for homeless pregnant women and their children. The Emergency Program provides short-term crisis housing (1-30 days), the Transitional Program offers medium-term stays (2-6 months post-birth), and the Single Parent Efficiency Program supports extended independence (up to 24 months). The organization supplements these core programs with an Infant Care Center providing licensed on-site childcare and a Thrift-Gift Shop that generates operational revenue through donated goods sales. All programs are provided at no cost or low cost to residents and include case management, education, and job training components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Emergency Program A 1-30 day emergency shelter program providing free housing, food, personal necessities, counseling, case management, and baby items for homeless pregnant women aged 18 and older on a first-come, first-served basis. Includes assistance with MediCal applications and referrals.
• Transitional Program A 2-6 month housing program for mothers after the birth of their child. Residents pay a low monthly program fee and one-time refundable deposit, prepare their own meals, and continue with case management, job training, and independent living skills development. Food expenses are partially covered by Food Stamps and WIC.
• Single Parent Efficiency Program An up to 24-month program after birth of child for single parents, providing low-cost living with comprehensive supportive services while residents complete education and job training goals and work toward independent living.
• Infant Care Center Licensed on-site childcare and infant care available for working mothers participating in shelter programs, as availability permits.
• Precious Life Thrift-Gift Shop A thrift shop accepting donated goods and selling items to generate revenue for shelter operations, located at 3622 Florista Street, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 and open to the general public.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Ralphs/Food 4 LesscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRalphs and Food 4 Less rewards program allows supporters to contribute to Precious Life Shelter through grocery shopping rewards. Part of the organization's community engagement and fundraising strategy.
• Network for GoodsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEvent ticketing platform used for gala, golf tournament, and other fundraising event registrations. Provides online donation and event registration capabilities.
• California Fish GrillsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant hosting fundraising events where 25% of proceeds are donated to Precious Life Shelter. fundraiser held May 23, 2024 in Cypress.
• The Boathouse on the BaysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue hosting events benefiting Precious Life Shelter including the Big Bang on the Bay block party and Kickoff events.
• The ReefsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue in Long Beach hosting the annual Affair of the Heart Gala at 880 South Harbor Scenic Drive.
• Jeff Malone/Newfront InsurancesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHole-in-One Prize sponsor for the Tee Off For The Heart golf tournament. Donated Myrtle Beach Golf Vacation as prize.
• MediCalsupportingOthersState healthcare program that residents are assisted in applying for to obtain prenatal care and health coverage.
• WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)supportingOthersFederal nutrition program that assists women with food costs during pregnancy and postpartum period.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Union Rescue Mission: Large Los Angeles-based homeless services provider offering emergency shelter, recovery programs, and family services in the same Southern California geography. Comparable in mission but operates at significantly larger scale and broader population scope.
• Los Angeles Mission: Skid-row-based nonprofit offering emergency shelter, meals, recovery programs, and transitional services in downtown Los Angeles. Operates in the same regional homeless-services ecosystem with adjacent programming.
• PATH (People Assisting the Homeless): Los Angeles County-focused nonprofit providing interim housing, permanent supportive housing, and case management for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Comparable in California geography and housing-plus-services model.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: National network of faith-based social service agencies offering housing, family, and pregnancy-related support across thousands of locations. Comparable in faith-aligned service delivery but operates at vastly broader scale and scope.
• The Salvation Army: National nonprofit operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, and family support programs including services for women and children. Comparable in residential-service model but serves all-ages populations and far broader geographies.
• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit providing affordable housing, family services, and recovery programs across the U.S. Operates similar transitional and supportive housing models but at much larger portfolio scale.

Emerging players

• Nurse-Family Partnership: Evidence-based nonprofit connecting first-time low-income mothers with nurses from pregnancy through child age two. Comparable in maternal-health target population and case-management overlay, though delivered in-home rather than residentially.

Direct peers

• Mary's Shelter: Faith-based residential programs serving pregnant women and new mothers experiencing homelessness, with multi-phase housing similar to Precious Life's Emergency, Transitional, and long-term efficiency tracks. Operates in multiple U.S. states with comparable resident profiles and case-management models.
• Azusa Pacific University's Project RES: Residential program supporting pregnant and parenting students experiencing housing instability, blending housing with education and case management. Comparable in combining residential care with longer-term self-sufficiency pathways.
• Sufficient Grace Ministries: Nonprofit operating residential homes for homeless pregnant women, providing shelter, counseling, and life-skills programming. Directly comparable in mission, faith-based orientation, and target population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/preciouslifeshelter

Compliance1 record

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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