HomeRise
Breaking the cycle of homelessness
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
In San Francisco, homelessness mental illness and substance abuse are a significant problems. Approximately 8,500 people sleep on the streets or in vehicles every night. Rents continue to rise, gentrification of previously affordable neighborhoods occurs, and new individuals are pushed into homelessness every day -creating a wideningsocial and economic divide. Major, systemic change is needed and it will take a collective effort by our entire city from local government to corporations, mental and behavioral health providers, the philanthropic community, individuals and neighborhoods. That is why in addition to building and managing affordable housing for formerly homeless individuals & families and providing asociated services to help them regain their lives, we also tirelessly advocate for new political policies that will eliminate the existing barriers which are currently preventing widespread creation of housing and services for low-income and formerly homeless individuals.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Housing
We currently own, manage and/or provide support services in 17 buildings in San Francisco – a total of over 1,300 units, with 240 more in development. Together they house more than 1,700 formerly homeless individuals. All of our buildings have integrated onsite property management and support services to help residents transition out of homelessness and lead healthy and productive lives. HomeRise’s programs focus on providing valuable support services and training to a traditionally underserved population. HomeRise (formerly Community Housing Partnership) provides pathways to success for those who have experienced homelessness.
Supportive Services
In addition to housing, HomeRise (formerly Community Housing Partnership) offers a diverse selection of voluntary, support services for our tenants. These services assist our tenants maintain their housing and reconnect with their life goals such as education, employment, and civic engagement. While the process of obtaining stable housing is a long journey for tenants, the transition is often more overwhelming than they expect. It is common tenants experience an increase in mental health/trauma related symptoms during the first six-to-twelve month in housing. Without appropriate intervention, tenants are at risk of increased self-medication through alcohol or drugs. HomeRise provides onsite tenant services, intensive case management, and youth and family services.
Employment & Training Services
HomeRise's Employment & Training Services offer residents of supportive housing a wide scope of services, including: pre-employment counseling, classroom-based instruction, on-the-job training, job search assistance, and post-placement retention support. HomeRise (formerly Community Housing Partnership) also has an integrated employment and training services which has a 75% job placement rate upon graduation from the training program. HomeRise also offers short-term job opportunities to graduates. HomeRise’s services create realistic and attainable pathways for formerly homeless adults to enter the workforce and succeed in employment.
Social Enterprise - Solutions SF
Solutions SF is HomeRise’s social enterprise providing front desk services to supportive and affordable housing sites throughout San Francisco. Solutions SF combines outstanding Lobby Services with ongoing support and training as employees transition back into the workplace and continue their success. Solutions SF works to meet both of its bottom lines: its social impact and its enterprise/business success. With thousands of buildings in San Francisco experiencing a need for property management staffing and services, Solutions SF offers customers a valuable social benefit in a high-demand sector. Nearly 100% of Solutions SF employees have previously experienced homelessness and are returning to the workforce upon obtaining housing. These individuals have been thoroughly trained and evaluated as being ready to excel at their work responsibilities.
Community Organizing
Public Policy and Community Organizing (PPCO) is a program of HomeRise (formerly Community Housing Partnership) that launched in 2007. PPCO aims to create community organizing leaders who catalyze social change in San Francisco, promote social justice, and advocate for issues critical to poverty and homelessness. PPCO provides the opportunities and structure for this work and is integral to CHP’s mission. PPCO’s model of community organizing combines political advocacy with resiliency based community building. This approach addresses the need for formerly homeless individuals to challenge the systemic root causes of poverty and inequality.
Where we work
Awards
The American Institute of Architects, San Francisco Chapter 2013
Special Achievement Award
American Institute of Architecture/ Housing and Urban Development 2012
Excellence in Affordable Housing Design Award to the Drs. Julian and Ray Richardson Apartments
Pacific Coast Builders’ Conference 2012
Gold Nugget Award for the Drs. Julian and Ray Richardson Apartments
San Francisco Business Times 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Year Award – Best Residential, Affordable for the Drs. Julian and Raye Richardson Apartments
Philanthropedia 2012
Top Nonprofit
California Supportive Housing 2011
Quality Award for Achieving Excellence in Operations & Management and Service Delivery
San Francisco Business Times 2009
Real Estate Deal of the Year, Finalist for the Arnett Watson Apartments
MetLife Foundation 2007
Excellence in Affordable Housing for the Senator Residence
Union Bank of California 2006
Cornerstone Award
MetLife Foundation 2003
Excellence in Affordable Housing for the IroquoisResidence
External reviews

Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of homeless participants engaged in housing services
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people, At-risk youth
Related Program
Housing
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
We operate 17 residential sites for formerly homeless individuals and families. During the pandemic, there was less turnover of units during Shelter In Place, so the number served went down slightly.
Number of participants who gain employment
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people, Unemployed people
Related Program
Employment & Training Services
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The pandemic has required our program to pause and restart several times due to high contagion levels in SF. So, there was a temporary drop in program graduates, but now climbing again.
Number of households that obtain/retain permanent housing for at least 6 months
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people, At-risk youth
Related Program
Housing
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
During the pandemic, we had a drop in unit the number of occupied units as individuals moved out, but the City did not move in new tenants. They shifted focus to getting people into emergency shelter.
Number of homeless participants engaged in mental health services
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
At-risk youth, Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
Supportive Services
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
During the height of the pandemic, we often had to suspend one-on-one & group counseling due to risk of infection. Residents were also les likely to engage. Numbers are staring to rise again.
Number of low-income families housed in affordable, well-maintained units as a result of the nonprofit's efforts
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Families, Non-adult children, Parents, Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
Housing
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
The pandemic, Shelter In Place, etc. has decreased the turnover of units. However, the families that stay with us are safely housed. We expect this number to increase again in 2022.
Average hourly wage of clients who became employed after job skills training
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people, Unemployed people
Related Program
Employment & Training Services
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Since our employment training program prepares people to work as front desk and janitorial staff for multi-family buildings, they have been considered "essential staff" during the pandemic.
Number of clients who complete job skills training
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Unemployed people, Extremely poor people, Homeless people, Low-income people
Related Program
Employment & Training Services
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
During 2020, with periods of Sheleter In Place, new enrollments/program graduates delcined. Now, they have bounced back stronger than ever.
Number of personal development plans in place
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
At-risk youth, Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
Housing
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
During the pandemic, more clients were staying at home and around there residential site. This has resulted in more engagement with staff and goal setting.
Number of eligible clients who report having access to an adequate array of services and supports
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Out-of-home youth, Extremely poor people, Homeless people, Low-income people, Working poor
Related Program
Supportive Services
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Our organization conducts an annual resident survey. Currectly 86% of residents report being Satisfied or Very Satisfied with services provided. Ratings specific to our Covid response are also high.
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
HomeRise takes a holistic approach to reducing homelessness in San Francisco, and our work addresses both the immediate need of providing housing and services for individuals who are recovering from homelessness, as well as advocating for changes to laws and public policies in order to address the larger societal and economic root causes of homelessness.
Three of our main areas of focus are: 1) Building and managing supportive housing for formerly homeless individuals (housing along with case management and services) that helps them to become self-sufficient and eventually graduate to independent or less service-enriched housing. 2) Providing a job training and job placement program to help formerly homeless individuals become self-supporting. 3) Utilizing our Public Policay & Community Organizing (PPCO) program to advocate for public and governmental support for policies that address the root causes of homelessness and expand housing opportunities for low-income individuals.
Supportive Housing: HomeRise currently owns, manages, and/or provides services in 17 buildings in San Francisco which serve over 1,700 individuals annually and we have 2 new sites in development and set to open in 2022 which will provide an additional 240 units of affordable housing. All of HomeRise's housing properties are service enriched: they either have programs and services onsite or co-located with another nearby property. Depending on a client’s needs, these services can include everything from basic case management, to mental health and substance abuse counseling, life skills & help applying for and navigating the public benefits system, parenting classes, referrals to our in-housing job training program, or referrals to other programs if we can’t serve a particular need in-house.
Employment Opportunities: It is generally acknowledged that the best way to help formerly homeless individuals achieve permanent, economic stability is to help them rejoin the workforce. HomeRise’s operates a workforce development program and social enterprise business which provides a way to mitigate some of the barriers which traditionally prevent individuals from obtaining jobs. These can include prior criminal charges, physical and/or mental health issues, a lack of work experience or steady work history –or a combination of any/all of those. Our 15-month program addresses this problem by providing job skills training, paid on-the-job training and work experience with our social enterprise business, help to apply for and secure permanent positions, as well as one year of continued support and mentorship to ensure the program graduate’s continuing success and job retention.
Public Policy & Community Organizing (PPCO): HomeRise believes in giving our formerly homeless residents a voice to address social and economic justice issues that directly affect their lives. We offer a “We Are All Organizers” training program and associated field training for interested residents.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Three of our main areas of focus are: 1) Providing supportive housing to formerly homeless individuals (housing along with case management and services) that helps them to become self-sufficient and eventually graduate to independent or less service-enriched housing. 2) Providing a job training and job placement program to help formerly homeless individuals become self-supporting. 3) Utilizing our Community Organizing & Resident Engagement (CORE) program to advocate for public and governmental support for policies that address the root causes of homelessness and expand housing opportunities for low-income individuals.
Supportive Housing: Community Housing Partnership currently owns, manages, and/or provides services in 17 buildings in San Francisco which serve over 1,700 individuals and families annually. All of CHP's housing properties are service enriched: they either have programs and services onsite or collocated with another one of or properties nearby. Depending on a client’s needs, these services can include everything from basic case management with regular check-ins, to behavioral health and substance abuse counseling, life skills & coping skills training, programs targeted to parents and seniors, help applying for and navigating the public benefits system, resident engagement activities including opportunities to volunteer in the community, referrals to our in-housing job training program, or referrals to other programs if we can’t serve a particular need in-house.
Employment Opportunities: It is generally acknowledged that the best way to help formerly homeless individuals achieve permanent, economic stability is to help them rejoin the workforce. CHP’s employment services is a workforce development program which provides a way to mitigate some of the barriers which traditionally prevent individuals from obtaining jobs. These can include prior criminal charges, physical and/or mental health issues, a lack of work experience or steady work history –or a combination of any/all of those. Our 15-month program addresses this problem by providing job skills training, paid on-the-job training and work experience with CHP’s social enterprise, help to apply for and secure permanent positions, as well as one year of continued support and mentorship to ensure the program graduate’s continuing success and job retention.
Community Organizing & Resident Engagement (CORE): CHP believes in giving our residents a voice to address social and economic justice issues that directly affect their lives. We offer a “We Are All Organizers” training program and associated field training for residents who are interested in participating in community organizing. Our advocacy efforts use proven, evidence based messaging to show that all SF residents have a connection to, and stake in, the homelessness crisis; how public policies impact homelessness and poverty; and also to explain the collective economic & social benefits of addressing this problem. Staff work
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Supportive Housing: CHP was founded in 1990 and in the 30 years since, we have grown to be the largest 100% supportive housing provider in San Francisco. We currently own, manage, and/or provide services in 17 buildings in San Francisco that house over 1,700 formerly homeless individuals and families annually. Although most of HomeRise’s residents are considered “chronically homeless” (per HUD’s definition) at the time that they arrive at our door –meaning they have been consistently homeless for at least a year, or have been homeless off and on for the majority of the past three years- an amazing 98% of our residents are remaining stably housed, thus permanently breaking the cycle of homelessness.
Employment Opportunities: Since 2012, HomeRise’s employment program has been training formerly homeless individuals to perform front desk and custodial jobs for multi-family residential properties –many of which serve low-income individuals and families. The in-house social enterprise portion of the program functions as a temporary and short-term staffing service that can quickly deploy skilled labor to it's business clients while also providing on-the-job training and work experience to its formerly homeless trainees who earn wages of $16-$18/hr while preparing to re-enter the workforce. Approximately 53% of participants are ex-offenders, 52% have been long-term unemployed, 42% are individuals with mental and/or physical disabilities, 12% are disconnected youth under the age of 24, and 4% are part of the CalWORKS program that provides public assistance to eligible families where the principal earner has been unemployed. Of the 300+ individuals who participated in the program last year 88% were still employed 6 months after moving on to permanent employment and we continue to track graduates success and provide mentorship and support up until the 12-month mark.
Advocacy: HomeRise was founded in 1989 with the dual missions of addressing both the immediate need to provide housing and services for homeless individuals, as well as advocating for changes to laws and public policies in order to address the larger societal and economic root causes of homelessness. Some of our past successful advocacy efforts have been: as a member of the coalition which pushed for the landmark passage of the Fair Chance Ordinance that stopped employers from discriminating against applicants with criminal records; the passage of Proposition W on the November 2016 ballot, which ultimately made City College free for all SF residents. More recently our advocacy wor on Mental Health SF legislation which had 2 significant wins: 1) The creation of the Compassionate Alternative Response Team (CART), which is a community-based approach by using peers with lived experience to assist, support and connect unhoused folks. 2) San Francisco just announced the opening of the first-ever, safe consumption site in CA for April 2022.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Supportive Housing: Most of CHP’s residents are considered “chronically homeless” per HUD’s definition and have been consistently homeless for at least a year, or have been homeless off and on for the majority of the past three years before coming to us. Despite this, an amazing 98% of our residents are remaining stably housed, thus permanently breaking the cycle of homelessness.
Employment Opportunities: Currently, 88% of our Employment Opportunities program graduates stay at their first, permanent job for at least 6 months – a figure that is actually slightly higher than comparable data for the regular SF workforce. Additionally, our in-house social enterprise business which functions as a temporary staffing service for building & property managers is generating more than $3 million in annual revenue from its customers, while enabling us to pay our trainees living wages of $16 to $18/hour.
Advocacy: For 30 years, CHP has provided a voice to homeless and low-income residents of San Francisco. Although we have both led and participated in many major political wins, our work is not done. We also continue to work to gain public and political support at state and local levels for a major increase in development of affordable and subsidized housing for low-income Bay Area residents. (Proposition A, Proposition E, etc.) and to move forward the implemetation of Treatment on Demand (now Mental Health SF) which was passed as Prop A in Novembet 2020 and has already resulted in the creation of the Compassionate Alternative Response Team (CART), which utilizes a group of formerly homeless peers to assist, support and connect unhoused folks with resources; and also the planned opening of the first-ever, safe consumption site in CA for April 2022. Additionally, 1. Additionally, we recently worked hard to pass the Shelter In Place (SIP) hotel legislation with the Board of Supervisors, which ensures that homeless residents who were put in hotels during Covid get adequate housing afterwards, rather than being released back onto the streets.
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HomeRise
Board of directorsas of 02/28/2022
Mr. Greg Miller
Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP
Term: 2021 - 2024
Jonathan Wyler
Independent Consultant
John Fisher
SKS Partners
Sheila Aharoni
Cloudshare
Steve Bowdry
Bowdry Properties
Devra Edelman
Independent Consultant
Mark Eshman
Clear Rock Capital
Patrick Valentino
Rodriguez Wright LLP
Malea Chavez
Homeless Prenatal Program
Samantha Lew
Coalition on Homelessness
Juthaporn Chaliocheep
Tenant Representative
Neil Sims
Retired
Julia Reed
Schwab Charitable
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Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.