covenant house california

What covenant house california does

Covenant House California is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Hollywood, Los Angeles, that provides shelter, housing, and supportive services to youth ages 18–24 experiencing homelessness and trafficking in California. The organization operates five physical facilities across Los Angeles, Oakland, Santa Clara, Anaheim, and Hayward, with doors open 24/7/365 and no barriers to entry for eligible youth. Its core service portfolio is a four-stage housing continuum — Safe Haven (emergency shelter), Rights of Passage (two-year on-site transitional living), Supportive Apartment Programs (two-year off-site transitional housing), and H2O Hope2Opportunity (rapid re-housing) — supplemented by street outreach, drop-in centers, on-site medical and mental health services, career and education programming, and spiritual ministry. Pathway partnerships with Five Keys Charter School and Precise Barber College extend the model into high-school credentialing and vocational training.

Covenant House California does not operate a technology platform; services are delivered through personnel and physical facilities. Annual impact figures cited include 83,329 nights of housing, 397,485 meals served, 2,202 medical visits, 232 youth sleeping in a Covenant House bed each night on average, and 2,842 youth served across all supportive services. The beneficiary mix skews toward youth of color (85% of those served), LGBTQ+ youth (30%), foster care alumni (32%), pregnant and parenting youth, and human trafficking survivors (~20%).

The revenue model is a diversified nonprofit funding stack: individual giving (including a $26/month Youth Champion monthly subscription), corporate partnerships with sponsorship tiers from $1,000 to $50,000, federal grants (notably Family and Youth Services Bureau Grant 90YO2551), planned giving and bequests via chclegacy.org, gifts of stock and securities, vehicle donations through CARS, and event-driven fundraising (Sleep Out, Speak Out, Associate Board). Cisco is the most prominent corporate partner, recognized as Partner of the Year for four consecutive years and contributing over $15M cumulatively in fundraising, technology grants, and emergency funding. The Board of Directors includes senior executives from Amazon, Cisco, BlackRock, KPMG, and TAO Group Hospitality, embedding corporate fundraising and policy access. The organization is led by CEO Erika Hartman (joined 2026), CFO/COO David Spitz (former KPMG and Boeing), and a leadership team drawn from established youth-services and child-welfare organizations such as Safe Place for Youth, Downtown Women's Center, Olive Crest, and Allies for Every Child.

Name

covenant house california

Legal name

Covenant House California

Website

https://covenanthousecalifornia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Covenant House California is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating five 24/7 facilities across California that provide emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services to youth ages 18–24 experiencing homelessness and trafficking, funded through individual donations, corporate partnerships, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Homeless Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Youth homelessness services
• Emergency shelter programs
• Transitional housing
• Supportive services
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monthly giving programs ($26/month Youth Champion subscription), one-time donations, and major gifts from individual donors. The organization has a donor privacy policy and does not sell donor information.
2. Corporate Giving and Sponsorships: Corporate partnerships including cause-related marketing, employee matching gifts, programmatic sponsorships, event sponsorships, and gifts in-kind. Event sponsorship opportunities range from $1,000 to $50,000.
3. Government Grants: Federal grants including Family and Youth Services Bureau funding (Grant Number 90YO2551). Strategic priorities include anticipating reductions in government funding and increasing private support.
4. Planned Giving and Bequests: Legacy giving programs through chclegacy.org, qualified charitable distributions from IRAs, and planned gifts.
5. Gifts of Stock and Securities: Accepts gifts of stock and securities as charitable contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Covenant House California is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides shelter, housing, and supportive services to youth ages 18-24 experiencing homelessness and trafficking in California. It operates a full continuum of housing programs (Safe Haven emergency shelter, Rights of Passage, Supportive Apartment Programs, and H2O Hope2Opportunity rapid re-housing) along with street outreach, medical and mental health care, career and education support, and spiritual ministry across five California facilities.

Product overview

Covenant House California is a nonprofit homeless shelter organization offering a comprehensive continuum of housing and supportive services for youth ages 18-24 experiencing homelessness. The organization operates four housing programs: Safe Haven (emergency shelter), Rights of Passage (two-year on-site transitional housing), Supportive Apartment Programs (two-year off-site transitional housing), and H2O Hope2Opportunity (rapid re-housing). Supportive services include Street Outreach, Day Outreach/Drop-in Center, Medical & Mental Health, Career & Education, and Spiritual Ministry. Educational and vocational partnerships with Five Keys Charter School and Precise Barber College provide pathway programs. Services are delivered across five California locations in Los Angeles, Oakland, Santa Clara, Anaheim, and Hayward.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Safe Haven: Emergency shelter program providing immediate basic needs, meals, clothing, and safe beds for youth experiencing homelessness
• Rights of Passage
• Supportive Apartment Programs
• H2O Hope2Opportunity
• Five Keys Charter School
• Precise Barber College

Products and services

• Safe Haven Emergency shelter program providing immediate basic needs including nutritious meals, showers, new clothes, and a safe bed for youth ages 18-24 experiencing homelessness.
• Rights of Passage Two-year on-site transitional living program where youth refine independent living skills, learn to budget, save money, and focus on earning a living wage while healing from street trauma.
• Supportive Apartment Programs Two-year off-site transitional living program placing youth with higher life skills into off-campus apartments with declining financial assistance for rent.
• H2O Hope2Opportunity (Rapid Re-Housing) Rapid Re-Housing program featuring short-term housing assistance with supportive services, where case managers work with youth and landlords to find apartments and assist with move-in costs and rental assistance.
• Street Outreach Program where outreach teams actively seek out young people experiencing homelessness to provide food, water, hygiene kits, clothing, blankets, counseling, and referrals to services.
• Day Outreach / Wellness Daytime drop-in services where youth can rest, shower, get meals, do laundry, access internet, and receive case management and referrals.
• Drop-in Center Daytime facilities offering rest, meals, hygiene services, laundry, internet access, and case management for youth not ready for residential services.
• Medical & Mental Health On-site and partner-provided medical and mental healthcare including primary care, urgent care, immunizations, health education, and individual and group therapy from licensed professionals.
• Career & Education Employment and education support including career case management, job search training, interview preparation, internship programs, GED preparation, ESL classes, and tutoring.
• Spiritual Ministry Program providing opportunities for spiritual growth, faith exploration, and community service involvement for residents, staff, and volunteers.

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TAO Group HospitalityminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 May 2026Board member Pavan Pardasani serves as CMO for TAO Group Hospitality. TAO Group Hospitality Cares and Malibu Foundation partnerships for wildfire relief. Sponsor of Speak Out event.
• Five Keys Charter SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing onsite opportunities for youth to earn a high school diploma. CHC partners with Five Keys Charter School or local school districts for educational services.
• Precise Barber CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational training partner providing haircut services to youth and workforce development opportunities through barber college partnerships.
• DSG | KoyaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExecutive search firm retained to lead the search for Senior Vice President of Northern California Programs. DSG | Koya is conducting the executive search process.
• AmazoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon serves as a corporate partner through employee giving and community engagement. Board member David Ambroz serves as Head of External Affairs SoCal for Amazon. Amazon has provided technology grants and emergency funding to Covenant House.
• CiscocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBoard member Rachael Chambers leads Cisco's global give back effort for Covenant House. Cisco has been awarded top fundraising team and Partner of the Year for 4 years in a row, raising over $15M across fundraising, technology grants, and emergency funding.
• Charity NavigatorminorOthersThird-party charity rating organization that provides transparency ratings for Covenant House California. Displayed on website footer as a trust indicator.
• Candid (GuideStar)minorOthersTransparency seal from Candid (formerly GuideStar) displaying CHC's profile and nonprofit transparency information. Profile ID 6916397.
• CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle donation partner allowing donors to make tax-deductible car, truck, or boat donations through CARS at covenanthousecalifornia.org.
• Various Corporate PartnerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate giving program includes cause-related marketing, employee giving/matching gifts, programmatic sponsorships ($1,000+), event sponsorships ($1,000-$50,000), and gifts in-kind partnerships.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• My Friend's Place: Hollywood-based nonprofit serving youth ages 12-25 experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles with day services, drop-in programs, education, and housing pathways. Highly comparable to CHC in immediate Hollywood geography, target demographic, and supportive-service orientation.
• A Place Called Home: South Los Angeles nonprofit serving youth ages 8-24 with after-school programs, housing support, mental health, and career development. Comparable in LA geography, multi-service youth model, and reliance on individual and corporate donations.
• First Place for Youth: Oakland-based nonprofit serving transition-age youth (ages 18-24) exiting foster care and homelessness through housing, education, and employment support. Directly comparable to CHC in target population, age range, California footprint, and continuum-of-care model.
• Larkin Street Youth Services: San Francisco nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and wraparound services for youth experiencing homelessness, with a continuum ranging from emergency shelter through supportive housing. Comparable to CHC in California geography, target age range, and full-continuum service model.
• HomeSafe: Florida-based nonprofit serving youth ages 12-24 experiencing homelessness, foster care involvement, trafficking, or abuse through housing and prevention programs. Comparable in target population (homeless and trafficking-impacted youth), residential service model, and multi-program continuum.
• Los Angeles Youth Network (LAYN): Los Angeles nonprofit providing emergency and transitional housing for youth ages 12-21 experiencing homelessness, including host homes and a drop-in center. Directly comparable in LA geography, youth housing focus, and continuum model.
• Safe Place for Youth: Los Angeles-based nonprofit serving youth ages 12-25 experiencing homelessness with drop-in services, housing navigation, and case management. Closely comparable to CHC in LA geography and youth focus; CHC's incoming CEO previously led this organization.

Broad incumbents

• Covenant House International: Parent network of Covenant House affiliates across the U.S., Canada, and Central America with 50+ years of experience serving youth homelessness. Comparable through shared mission, brand, and service model, but operates more broadly across geographies as a federation rather than a single regional site.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles26 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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