ON THE MOVE

What ON THE MOVE does

On The Move is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2003 in Napa, California, that operates a portfolio of seven interconnected community-based programs targeting youth leadership development, family strengthening, educational equity, LGBTQ support, mental health, immigrant integration, and disaster recovery. The organization's core programs include On The Verge (year-long leadership development), VOICES Youth Programs (foster youth transition support), Neighborhood Initiative (educational equity and parent engagement), LGBTQ Connection (advocacy and youth leadership), Innovations Community Center, Napa County Recovery Center, and La Plaza (cultural healing practices). Services are delivered free of charge through schools, community centers, partner nonprofit sites, and a mobile outreach trailer, serving over 15,000 people annually across Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties with technical and programming reach extending to 27 California counties.

The organization does not operate a technology product; its core capability is place-based program delivery, co-creation with community members, and an intergenerational distributed leadership model recognized by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Revenue is derived from a mix of government contracts (Napa County, California Department of Public Health, county health and human services agencies), private foundation grants (The Whitman Institute, Napa Valley Community Foundation, Community Foundation Sonoma County, Walter S. Johnson Foundation, S.H. Cowell Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, Horizons Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation), corporate grants (notably $350,000 from Napa Valley Vintners and $2.5M cumulative for children's education), and individual donations. The organization is led by Executive Director Alissa Abdo (since 2014) with co-founders Leslie Medine and Diana Gordon, and governance is provided by a Board of Directors including Board President Nancy Clark and Treasurer Rick Turko. On The Move received the 2021 California Nonprofit of the Year designation from Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, validating its standing within the California civic ecosystem.

Name

ON THE MOVE

Legal name

On The Move

Website

https://onthemovebayarea.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Short description

On The Move is a Napa, California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers youth leadership, family strengthening, LGBTQ support, mental health, immigrant integration, and disaster recovery programs across Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties, serving over 15,000 people annually through seven core programs funded by government contracts, foundation grants, and corporate philanthropy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Napa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts & Grants: On The Move manages multiple government contracts and private grants, working with school systems, county governments, and state departments. The organization has received funding from Napa County Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, California Reducing Disparities Project, and various government agencies.
2. Foundation Grants: The organization receives funding from private foundations including The Whitman Institute, Napa Valley Community Foundation, Community Foundation Sonoma County, Walter S. Johnson Foundation, May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust, S.H. Cowell Foundation, and others.
3. Individual Donations: On The Move accepts charitable donations from individuals through its website and investment pages, offering options for stock gifts, employer matches, and qualified charitable distributions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

On The Move is a nonprofit social services organization that partners with communities and mobilizes emerging leaders to advance social equity. It delivers seven interconnected programs—On The Verge (leadership development), VOICES Youth Programs (foster youth), Neighborhood Initiative (educational equity and parent engagement), LGBTQ Connection (advocacy), Innovations Community Center, Napa County Recovery Center, and La Plaza (cultural healing)—serving over 15,000 people annually across Napa, Sonoma, Solano, and Monterey counties.

Product overview

On The Move is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of seven interconnected community-based programs focused on youth development and social equity. The core offerings include On The Verge (leadership development), VOICES Youth Programs (foster youth support), Neighborhood Initiative (family engagement), LGBTQ Connection (advocacy), Innovations Community Center, Napa County Recovery Center, and La Plaza. These programs work together to address critical community needs including academic achievement, parent education, family strengthening, transition age youth support, LGBTQ advocacy, mental health services, and disaster recovery support across Napa, Sonoma, Solano, and Monterey counties, serving over 15,000 people annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• On The Verge: Intensive year-long leadership program for emerging leaders focusing on personal, interpersonal, and professional skills development
• VOICES Youth Programs
• LGBTQ Connection
• The Neighborhood Initiative
• Innovations Community Center
• Napa County Recovery Center
• La Plaza

Products and services

• On The Verge An intensive year-long leadership program focusing on emerging leaders' personal, interpersonal, and professional skills. Participants receive group and individual coaching, attend monthly meetings, and culminate with a community-based project. Replicated in dozens of places across California with curriculum developed through discussions with local nonprofits serving immigrants.
• VOICES Youth Programs A community center for transitioning foster youth led by emancipated foster youth, providing a safe space for young people to develop leadership skills and engage in peer-based and intergenerational dialogue. Replicated in Sonoma and Monterey counties.
• Neighborhood Initiative A community-based initiative focusing on educational equity and parent engagement, providing resources for families in the education pipeline.
• LGBTQ Connection A program providing LGBTQ advocacy and youth leadership services in Napa and Sonoma counties, including youth leadership teams and mental health support; has served 850+ LGBTQ youth through leadership programs.
• Innovations Community Center A community center providing services and resources to support local communities, including community lunch programs and events.
• La Plaza A community center focused on healing through cultural practices, serving the Latino community in Napa County, with mental health and wellness programming.
• Napa County Recovery Center A recovery center providing support services for community members, including those affected by disasters and substance abuse issues, including behavioral health and substance abuse support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 15,000 people served annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and secondary.

• Napa Valley Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor funding partner supporting disaster relief, community programs, and initiatives including the Workforce Pathways Collaborative and emergency financial assistance programs.
• Community Foundation Sonoma CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in supporting Latino Leadership Fund and On the Verge programming in Sonoma County.
• Napa County Health & Human Services AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for mental health services, child welfare services, and community health initiatives.
• Napa Valley VintnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarded $350,000 grant for children's education programs including VOICES, Youth Leadership Academies, Parent University and LGBTQ Connection.
• Kaiser Permanente Napa-SolanosecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner supporting health and wellness programming and mental health initiatives.
• United Way Bay AreasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in family strengthening and community resource programs.
• Napa Valley Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for parent engagement, youth leadership, and educational equity programs.
• California Department of Public HealthsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for LGBTQ advocacy and public health initiatives.
• Horizons FoundationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGBTQ-focused foundation supporting LGBTQ Connection programming.
• UpValley Family CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for disaster recovery, citizenship programs, and community services in UpValley communities.
• Puertas Abiertas Community Resource CentersecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in citizenship and immigrant services through the One Napa Valley Initiative.
• Burbank HousingsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing partner supporting transition age youth programs.
• Queen of the Valley FoundationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare foundation partner for community health and wellness programs.
• Latino Community FoundationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation partner supporting Latino leadership and family strengthening programs.
• Listos CaliforniasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in disaster preparedness and recovery support programs.
• Napa Valley Adult EducationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Workforce Pathways Collaborative for construction trades training.
• Napa Valley CollegesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner in workforce development and On the Verge programming.
• City of Napa, CAsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner for disaster recovery and community development programs.
• City of Vallejo, CAsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner for youth programs and community services in Solano County.
• Sonoma County Department of Health ServicessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for behavioral health and mental health services.
• Sonoma County Office of EducationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for youth leadership and educational programs in Sonoma County.
• County of Alameda, CAsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty partner for youth development programs.
• First 5 SonomasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood development funder supporting Strengthening Families Network programs.
• California College PathwayssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting college access for transition age youth.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Voices for Children: California nonprofit providing Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) for foster children in San Diego and Riverside counties. Comparable to On The Move's VOICES Youth Programs in foster-youth advocacy, transition-age support, and volunteer-driven service model.
• YMCA of Napa County: Local YMCA serving youth development, family programs, and community wellness in the same Napa County footprint. Operates comparable youth and family-strengthening programs in the same geographic market with a similar community-based service-delivery model.
• Family Service Agency of San Francisco: Long-standing Bay Area nonprofit delivering counseling, youth development, and family-strengthening services across multiple programs. Comparable to On The Move in mission breadth (youth + family + community services), Bay Area geography, and multi-program operating model.
• LYRIC (Lavender Youth Recreation & Information Center): San Francisco-based nonprofit providing leadership development, housing support, and community-building programs for LGBTQ youth. Directly comparable to On The Move's LGBTQ Connection program in target population, leadership-development model, and Bay Area geography.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley: Youth development organization serving Napa Valley youth with after-school programs, leadership development, and family engagement. Direct geographic peer delivering comparable youth services to similar underserved populations in Napa.
• Larkin Street Youth Services: Bay Area nonprofit serving transition-age youth experiencing homelessness and instability with housing, education, and workforce programs. Highly comparable to On The Move's VOICES foster-youth and On The Verge leadership programs in mission, geography, and target population (ages 12–26).
• Alternatives in Action: Hayward, California youth development organization that was co-directed by On The Move's founders before they launched the organization. Operates youth leadership academies with comparable intergenerational and equity-driven approach in the same Bay Area market.
• Centro Legal de la Raza: Oakland-based Bay Area nonprofit providing immigrant legal services, citizenship support, and youth leadership programs. Comparable to On The Move's citizenship tutoring program and broader immigrant community engagement work in Bay Area geography.

Broad incumbents

• PFLAG National: National 501(c)(3) organization with 400+ chapters providing support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ people and their families. Operates at a much larger scale than On The Move's LGBTQ Connection but serves an overlapping population through similar community-based chapter and family-engagement models.
• The Trevor Project: National LGBTQ youth organization providing crisis intervention (hotline/text) and mental health support with operations across all 50 states. Overlaps with On The Move's LGBTQ Connection in target population but operates at significantly larger scale with national scope and different primary intervention model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/onthemovebayarea
• Instagraminstagram.com/onthemovebayarea
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/on-the-move-bay-area

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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