Fifth Street Renaissance

Name

Fifth Street Renaissance

Legal name

Fifth Street Renaissance

Website

https://fsr-sara.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services - Housing & Outreach

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO), Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Transitional housing services
• Homeless prevention programs
• HIV/AIDS support services
• Veterans housing programs
• Community outreach services

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts: Contracted through Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Illinois Department of Public Health, and other government agencies for housing and health services.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events including soup fundraisers, shred events, and galas.
3. Program Revenue: Revenue from events such as ticket sales for Harvest for Homes Celebration ($50-60/person) and soup sales ($20/quart).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fifth Street Renaissance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization that provides transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, rapid re-housing, and veteran-specific housing programs, along with case management, HIV/AIDS testing and education, opioid overdose prevention, and mobile health outreach services. The organization serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness, veterans, people living with HIV/AIDS, youth aging out of foster care, and individuals reentering from incarceration across Springfield, Sangamon County, and the lower 55 counties of Illinois.

Product overview

Fifth Street Renaissance is a nonprofit social services organization (not a technology company) that provides a comprehensive suite of housing and outreach programs primarily serving Springfield, Illinois. The organization operates two main divisions: Housing Programs and Outreach Programs. Housing Programs include transitional housing (since 1986), permanent supportive housing, rapid re-housing, and specialized housing for veterans, youth aging out of foster care, and individuals released from incarceration. Outreach Programs include HIV/AIDS services, substance abuse recovery support (CORS), the mobile Wellness on Wheels program, opioid overdose prevention, and Hepatitis B outreach. The organization also operates veteran-specific housing (Spring Street Veterans Renaissance, Veterans Family Renaissance) and community pantries. Fifth Street Renaissance began as Community Energy Systems in 1979 and merged with the Springfield AIDS Resource Association (SARA Center) in 2006.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transitional Housing Program Provides male and female individuals with single room living quarters and comprehensive services to enable them to become independent. Clients work with case managers to address barriers including substance abuse, violence, life skills, budgeting, mental and physical health, employment, and education. Residents may participate for up to 18 months.
• Housing Advocacy Service (Norman Program) Contracted through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. A housing specialist works with families at risk of losing custody due to homelessness to find safe, affordable housing and keep the family unit intact.
• Illinois Statewide Housing (ISHOP) Provided in the lower 55 counties of Illinois, offers housing referrals, rent assistance, security deposits, mortgage payments, and utility assistance for persons living with HIV. Designed for both short-term and long-term support.
• Project Based Permanent Supportive Housing Program Offers permanent housing units to individuals and families living with a disabling condition (primarily HIV). Tenants are approved through SHA with rent calculated based on income using Section 8 vouchers.
• Community Based Permanent Housing Program (PSH) Provides permanent housing apartments located throughout the community for homeless or chronically homeless and HIV+ individuals or disabled individuals and families.
• Cook Street Renaissance A 19-unit apartment complex providing affordable housing to low and extremely low-income, often disabled individuals. Offers support services including case management, life skills groups, HIV awareness education, food and household pantry, and transportation.
• Youth Service Program (YIC) Contracted through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Assists youth (17-21 years old) who are former wards of the state to prevent or assist with homelessness resulting from release from foster care.
• Rapid Re-Housing Aims to reduce duration of homelessness and help participants achieve long-term housing stability through financial assistance and case management. Designed as a short- to medium-term intervention.
• Reintegration Project Assists individuals released from Illinois Department of Corrections, Federal Bureau of Prisons, or County/City Jails who are HIV+. Works to identify housing and health and social services to prevent HIV spread and reduce recidivism.
• CORS Program (Community Outreach Recovery Support) Designed to assist individuals experiencing opioid use or addiction, providing personalized case management, behavioral health support, peer support and mentorship, and community-based resources focused on sustainable recovery and preventing overdose.
• HIV/AIDS Testing, Outreach, and Education On-site HIV/AIDS education, counseling, and testing offered Monday through Friday 9am-3pm at administrative offices and weekly at Sangamon County Jail, Moultrie County Jail, and Shelby County Jail, plus various outreach events.
• Lifeskills Program A holistic approach addressing issues causing chronic homelessness and preventing recidivism to crisis intervention. Uses group, one-on-one, referral and follow-up contact to address barriers including domestic violence, mental and physical health, substance abuse, employment, budgeting, and HIV/AIDS/STD education.
• Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Statewide mobile program delivering comprehensive health services and education focusing on HIV, Hepatitis C, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia counseling and testing, overdose prevention with Nasal Narcan, Fentanyl and Xylazine test strips, blood pressure/glucose/cholesterol screenings, and Covid support. Operates seven days a week including evenings and late-night hours.
• Opioid Overdose Prevention Program A DHS certified program addressing the opioid overdose death crisis. Provides Narcan distribution and training, education and referrals to addiction services through Summit of Hope and other events, mobile outreach, and capacity building activities throughout Illinois.
• Hepatitis B Outreach Extends across Illinois with a special focus on foreign-born African and Asian immigrant communities, primarily south of I-80. Dedicated to raising awareness and providing education on Hepatitis B, facilitating access to testing, vaccination, and treatment.
• Spring Street Veterans Renaissance A transitional housing program for veterans who are homeless and/or disabled. A 15-bed congregate facility providing shelter and supportive services for up to 24 months, addressing all barriers to independent living.
• Veterans Family Renaissance Supportive housing for veterans experiencing homelessness. Six two-bedroom apartments are permanent housing for single female veterans, 1/2 parent veteran families, or veteran couples. Two apartments are transitional for individuals to prepare for independent living.
• Veterans Pantry An inclusive pantry providing free resources to any veteran in need, including food, clothing, household items, dishes, cookware, furniture, cleaning supplies, and personal hygiene items. Located at 209 W Scarritt St. in Springfield, Illinois.
• Food, Clothing and Household Pantry Food pantry available for those in need every Wednesday from 10AM to 1PM at 1315 N. 5th St. Includes a micro-pantry at administrative offices providing 24-hour access to food, masks, and other supplies.
• Homeless Prevention Provides rental, utility, and support services to prevent homelessness. In FY2024, distributed $186,150 in Springfield/Sangamon County with a 99% success rate; FY2025 distribution increased to $320,000 in rent, security deposit, mortgage, and utility assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 37,587 bed nights of housing provided from May 2023 to May 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Illinois Department of Children and Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment contract partner for Housing Advocacy Service (Norman Program) and Youth Service Program (YIC), providing housing support for families at risk and youth aging out of foster care
• Illinois Department of Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner through Center for Minority Health Services for mobile health outreach programs including HIV, Hepatitis C, and overdose prevention services
• Springfield Housing Authority (SHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Project Based Permanent Supportive Housing Program with Section 8 vouchers for individuals and families living with disabling conditions
• Heartland Housing / Heartland Continuum of CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for homeless prevention programs and coordinated entry system for Springfield/Sangamon County
• Coalition of Rainbow Alliances (CORAL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner for World AIDS Day Evening of Remembrance and HIV/AIDS awareness events
• Phoenix CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host for World AIDS Day Evening of Remembrance event
• PrideLincminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host for World AIDS Day Evening of Remembrance event
• St. Joseph's ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for shred events and food drives, Mercy Communities partnership for community events
• Mercy CommunitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for community events including shred events and food drives
• Affordable ShredminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDocument shredding service partner for on-site shred events benefiting FSR's food pantry
• Medics First AmbulanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Campout 4 Homeless Veterans awareness and fundraising event
• Two Men and a TruckminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing box donations for Campout 4 Homeless Veterans event
• Dick Van Dyke Appliance WorldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing refrigerator boxes for Campout 4 Homeless Veterans event

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves3 records

Direct peers

• Mercy Communities: Springfield nonprofit delivering housing and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk. Directly comparable mission, geography, and service mix to FSR's transitional housing portfolio.
• Springfield Housing Authority: Public housing authority administering Section 8 vouchers that FSR's Project Based Permanent Supportive Housing program partners with. Operates overlapping low-income housing services in the same Springfield geography.
• Phoenix Center: Springfield-area nonprofit providing HIV/AIDS support, harm reduction, and LGBTQ+ services. Co-hosts FSR's World AIDS Day events and serves overlapping client populations around HIV prevention and care.
• Heartland Continuum of Care: Lead Continuum of Care organization for Springfield/Sangamon County coordinating homeless prevention and rapid re-housing — FSR's named partner in coordinated entry, and a direct operational peer in the same local housing ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• AIDS Foundation of Chicago: Major regional HIV/AIDS services organization operating housing, case management, and prevention across Illinois. Larger-scale peer to FSR/SARA's HIV housing and HOPWA service line.
• Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS): State agency that contracts FSR's Housing Advocacy and YIC programs. Operates the broader system of foster care, youth housing, and family preservation services that FSR's youth program serves within.
• Salvation Army Springfield: National nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, food pantries, and case management — overlapping with FSR's homeless services, veteran programs, and community pantry offerings, though at a much larger scale.
• HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS): Federal HUD program funding HIV/AIDS housing assistance that flows through Illinois to organizations including FSR's ISHOP program. Defines the regulatory and funding framework within which FSR's HIV housing operates.
• Illinois Department of Public Health - Center for Minority Health Services: State public health agency that funds and partners with FSR's mobile Wellness on Wheels program. Comparable large-scale mandate across minority health, harm reduction, and infectious disease testing statewide.
• Volunteers of America Illinois: Multi-state nonprofit operating housing, veterans services, recovery, and re-entry programs across Illinois. Comparable integrated service portfolio to FSR but at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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