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Bay Area Homelessness: Abode Services

Mission: Established in 1989, Abode Services' mission is to end homelessness by assisting low-income, un-housed people to secure stable, supportive housing; and to be advocates for the removal of the causes of homelessness in Alameda County, California.

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Basic Information
Social Cause: Bay Area Homelessness
Issue Area: Bay Area Homelessness

Year Founded: 1989
Problem

There are 4300 homeless individuals in Alameda county.
Solution

Abode Services’ goal is to end homelessness by providing stable housing. They provide emergency shelters, rental subsidies, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing.
Impact

2000 Served: Abode serves 2,000 homeless persons annually, which makes up half of Alameda’s homeless population.

Foster Youth: Project Independence was one of the first homeless prevention programs for emancipated foster youth in the nation.

Mobile Health Clinic: Serves more than 1,000 homeless persons annually.

Permanent Housing: Created 325 units of permanent housing for previously homeless families and individuals.
Financial Breakdown

Expenses Breakdown

Program Expenses : 4118700
Administrative Expenses: 358750
Fundraising Expenses: 170679
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Contact Information

Website: http://www.abodeservices.org
Email: info@abodeservices.org
Phone: 510-657-7409

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Summary: Bay Area Homelessness experts believe that Abode Services is a client-centered, outcomes-driven organization that is focused on preventing homelessness. Abode is well-run and offers a continuum of services for the homeless community. At the same time, Abode Services should try to improve its visibility by doing more brand development. Additionally, they should try to expand their reach beyond Alameda County.

Strengths

Comprehensive Service Provider

"They offer a full continuum of services, from emergency to transitional."
"They provide wide community support and offer diverse services. They are reputable, reliable, and adaptable."
"They offer a range of housing with low overhead costs."
"They focus on creating more housing opportunities for homeless families."
"They are very responsive to the community needs and other non profits."
"Abode has re-focused on a housing-first approach for people with co-occurring and substance addiction disorders."
"They are a very client-centered and outcomes-driven organization that is focusing on preventing homelessness, not just treating it."

Good Management

"It is well run, efficient."
"They have a strong director, made good expansion to include permanent housing, and have a good program for youth."
"They have effective management."

Areas for Improvement

Improve Visibility

"They should try to improve their visibility."
"Abode should do more brand development with its new name."

Expansion

"Abode should expand its services beyond Alameda County."
"Abode should continue to evaluate its program model and use of resources in its shelter/transitional services."

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