Abode Services
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Located: Fremont, CA
Founded: 1989
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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Leadership
Louis Chicoine.
Louis has been with Abode Services since 1992 and Executive Director since 1994. He is only the second Executive Director in the history of the organization. He has a Masters Degree in Social Work as well as a Masters Degree in Theology. Before coming to Abode Services he was youth director at Corpus Christi Church in Niles.
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Financial Data
| Overhead Ratio: 11.39% | |
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Total Revenue: $5,096,314 |
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Contact Info
| Website: | http://www.tricityhomeless.org/ | Address: | 40849 Fremont Blvd |
| E-Mail: | info AT abodeservices.org | Fremont, CA 94538, USA | |
| Phone: | 510-657-7409 | ||
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Story:
Did you know that 6,000 people homeless in Alameda County on any given night. Read more about the new affordable apartment community in Fremont:
Fremont Mayor Bob Wasserman and Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty joined affordable housing leaders on May 11 to celebrate the groundbreaking of Main Street Village, an apartment community jointly developed by Allied Housing and Mid-Peninsula Housing.
Allied Housing is in a strategic alliance with Abode Services to develop affordable housing that specializes in housing that is affordable to families and households with special needs, such as persons with disabilities or households moving out of homelessness.
Main Street Village is a response to the tremendous need for affordable housing to help address and prevent homelessness in Alameda County where over 6,000 people are homeless on any given night and 43% of these are families with children.
Expected to open in late 2011, Main Street Village is an innovative supportive housing community that will provide 64 homes for very low-income individuals and families, including those who have been homeless or have faced mental health challenges. Supportive housing is a housing model that has been proven effective by combining permanent housing with a wide variety of on-site social services that will allow residents to thrive and establish stable lives.
(Read more about other accomplishments Adobe Services has achieved at: http://www.abodeservices.org/docs/Newsletter_Summer10.pdf)
Expert Reviews of Abode Services
Evidence of Impact Summary:
Abode serves 2,000 homeless persons annually, which makes up half of Alameda’s homeless population. Project Independence was one of the first homeless prevention programs for emancipated foster youth in the nation. Serves more than 1,000 homeless persons annually. Created 325 units of permanent housing for previously homeless families and individuals.Organization Strengths 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.See expert comments.
Areas for Improvement Summary:
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.See expert comments.
Expert Comments: Organization Strengths
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They are a very client-centered and outcomes-driven organization that is focusing on preventing homelessness, not just treating it. | ||
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Abode has refocused on a housing-first approach for people with co-occuring and substance addiction disorders. | ||
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They are very responsive to the community needs and other non profits. | ||
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They focus on creating more housing opportunities for homeless families. | ||
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They offer a full continuum of services, from emergency to transitional. | ||
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They offer a range of housing with low overhead costs. | ||
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They provide supportive housing for the special needs population. | ||
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They have outstanding program outcomes, expansive services, and dedication to ending homelessness by providing permanent homes. | ||
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They are a non-profit housing developer that focuses on affordable and transitional housing. They have a variety of extremely innovative programs that meet the needs of the community. | ||
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They have a strong director, made good expansion to include permanent housing, and have a good program for youth. | ||
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It is well run, efficient. | ||
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They offer many levels of service (emergency, permanent), have incredible volunteer and community support (almost all meals at the shelter are provided by churches), and are fiscally responsible and accountable. | ||
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They have good outcomes, very responsible management, and excellent funding. | ||
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They have effective management. They provide wide community support and offer diverse services. They are reputable, reliable, and adaptable. | ||
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They have a good permanent housing focus. | ||
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They have excellent program planning. | ||
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This organization is a strong proponent of permanent supportive housing. | ||
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Abode should do more brand development with its new name. | ||
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They should try to improve their visibility. | ||
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Abode should continue to evaluate its program model and use of resources in its shelter/transitional services. | ||
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Abode should expand its services beyond Alameda County. | ||
Leadership
Louis Chicoine
Executive Director
Executive Director
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