DignityMoves Company Research Report
Company Overview
Name
DignityMoves
Mission of the Company
DignityMoves works to end unsheltered homelessness in communities by building Interim Supportive Housing as a rapid, cost-effective, and scalable solution.
Founded
DignityMoves was founded by a group of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) members during the pandemic.
Key People
- Elizabeth Funk: Founder & Chief Executive Officer
- Joanne Price: Co-Founder & Chief Real Estate Officer
- Freya Estreller: Chief Operating Officer
- Jennifer Kiss: Chief Strategy and Growth Officer
- Carlie Danielson: Chief of Staff
Headquarters
DignityMoves is headquartered at:
- 870 Market Street #1151, San Francisco, CA, 94102
Number of Employees
No information is available
Revenue
No information is available
Company Recognition
DignityMoves is known for its scalable and innovative solutions to unsheltered homelessness, particularly through the use of modular and prefabricated construction for interim supportive housing.
Products
Overview
DignityMoves focuses on building and operating Interim Supportive Housing communities designed to rapidly address unsheltered homelessness.
Product Details
Interim Supportive Housing
- Description: This housing serves as a temporary solution while permanent housing options are developed. It uses modular, prefabricated units that can be quickly assembled on underutilized land.
- Key Features:
- Rapid deployment
- Cost-effective
- Private, dignified rooms with amenities
- Secure and safe environment
- On-site supportive services including case management, mental health, and job assistance
Specific Communities
San Francisco - 33 Gough
- Site: 70 private rooms with a bed, a desk, heating, and a locking door.
- Features: Dining building, case manager offices, computer lab, pet area, community gardens.
Santa Barbara - 1016 Santa Barbara
- Site: 34 private rooms, designed with local aesthetics in mind.
- Features: Dining areas, community space, computer lab, pet areas.
Santa Maria - Hope Village
- Site: 94 rooms including 10 for transitional age youth and 30 for recuperative care.
- Features: Intensive supportive services, case management, mental health support.
Rohnert Park - Labath Landing
- Site: 60 rooms.
- Features: Case manager offices, dining and community spaces, computer lab, pet area.
Alameda - Dignity Village
- Site: 47 units that can serve up to 61 people.
- Features: Private ensuite bathrooms, communal kitchens, dining rooms, pet relief areas, and community garden.
Thousand Oaks - Thrive Grove
- Site: 30 units initially with expansion plans for up to 50 units.
- Features: Dining area, office space, private meeting rooms, laundry facilities, social areas.
Recent Developments
New Products and Expansions
- San Jose - Via del Oro: A new 150-room interim housing project on leased land. The project aims to help over 1,500 people over five years.
- Oakland - Dignity Village: 40 new modular housing units aimed at serving seniors.
- San Bernardino - Community Wellness Campus: 140 modular housing units with extensive on-site services for chronically homeless men and veterans.
Key Partnerships
- Citi Foundation: DignityMoves received a $500,000 grant to expand its interim supportive housing model nationwide.
- Women's Fund of Santa Barbara: Supported DignityMoves with significant grants for various projects in Santa Barbara County.
- Governor Newsom and SB 1395: Empowered cities to streamline interim housing projects significantly.
Legislation and Advocacy
- Senate Bill (SB) 1395: Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law, facilitating the fast-tracking of interim housing projects.
Recognition and Grants
- Citi Foundation's 2024 Global Innovation Challenge: DignityMoves was awarded a $500,000 grant for its innovative solutions in addressing homelessness.
Community Impact
- Existing Impact: DignityMoves operates 7 interim housing communities with 496 beds and has 1000+ units in the pipeline.
Innovations
- Modular Construction: Utilizes prefabricated units for rapid and cost-effective construction.
- Public-Private Partnerships: Collaborates with cities, counties, and private organizations to develop underutilized land for housing.
Recent Achievements
- Successfully launched several new interim housing communities such as La Posada, Hope Village, and Dignity Village.
- Expanded its model regionally and nationally, receiving wide recognition and new funding sources for future projects.
Conclusion
DignityMoves excels in providing rapid and scalable solutions to homelessness through interim supportive housing. Their innovative approach and partnerships have received significant recognition and support, positioning them as a crucial player in addressing the homelessness crisis.
