activities · 13
what they do
direct service · 10
- Annual Service Delivery and Housing Outcomes Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportServed 16,543 people experiencing homelessness in 2024 across California, housing 3,591 individuals that year. Since 2013, has housed over 18,140 people statewide, with documented outcomes in San Diego (4,556 housed since 2013), Santa Clara County (896 since 2015), and Orange County (659 between 2021–2024).
- Annual service delivery to individuals experiencing homelessness Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportServed 16,543 people experiencing homelessness in 2024 across California, including 7,988 in San Diego, 1,480 in Santa Clara County, and 2,094 in Orange County, through a range of direct services including outreach, housing placement, and supportive care.
- Homelessness Outreach and Housing Placement Services Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides street outreach, housing navigation, interim housing, rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing services to individuals experiencing homelessness across multiple counties in California, including San Diego, Orange County, and Santa Clara County. Served over 26,000 individuals annually with services tailored to local needs and funding sources.
- Housing placement outcomes Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportHoused 3,591 people in 2024 overall, including 1,116 in San Diego, 294 in Santa Clara County, and 314 in Orange County. Since 2013, has connected over 25,000 people to permanent homes, with 18,140 housed overall and 659 in Orange County between 2021 and 2024.
- In-Kind Donation and Corporate Sponsorship Management Hygiene and Essential Care Kits DistributionAccepts and distributes in-kind donations such as Welcome Home Kits, furniture, hygiene supplies, meals, and professional services, and leverages corporate sponsorships to provide direct financial and material support to program participants.
- Interim and Navigation Center Housing Operations Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOperates emergency interim housing and large-scale navigation centers, including a 425-bed center in Orange County opened in 2021 and a 100-bed center opened in 2020, providing temporary shelter and services to unsheltered individuals and families.
- Outreach, interim housing, and housing placement services Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides street outreach, interim housing, rapid rehousing, and housing navigation services to individuals experiencing homelessness across multiple counties, including San Diego, Santa Clara, and Orange County. Operates navigation centers with 525 total beds and delivered services that housed over 350 adults through Emergency Housing Voucher programs in Orange County.
- Permanent Supportive Housing DevelopmentBuys, builds, and operates affordable rental homes with on-site supportive services to promote long-term stability for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Has developed 29 housing communities and completed 2,174 homes, with over 2,700 units of permanent supportive housing completed or in the pipeline.
- Provision of housing and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportBuilds and operates affordable rental homes with on-site supportive services, including mental health care, substance use treatment linkages, employment assistance, and Veteran services. The organization has completed 2,174 homes across 29 housing communities and has 807 additional homes in the development pipeline, totaling over 2,700 units of permanent supportive housing completed or in progress.
- Supportive Services Delivery Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides wrap-around supportive services including mental health care, substance use treatment linkages, employment assistance, Veteran services, and tenancy-sustaining supports to formerly homeless individuals and vulnerable renters, delivered both on-site and in the field.
capacity building · 3
- Corporate Engagement and Capacity Building Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementEngages corporate partners through volunteer activities and expanded operations, contributing to organizational growth from $15M to over $180M in scale and enabling service delivery to 29,000 Californians across 150 cities.
- Corporate and in-kind engagement to support program participants Hygiene and Essential Care Kits DistributionSecures direct financial support through corporate sponsorships and accepts in-kind donations such as Welcome Home Kits, furniture, hygiene supplies, meals, and professional services to support individuals transitioning out of homelessness.
- Corporate volunteer engagement and operational scaling Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementEngages corporate teams in on-site volunteer activities to support participants and communities. Expanded organizational operations from $15M to over $180M in annual budget and reached 29,000 Californians across 150 cities under current leadership.
strategies · 9
how they think
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- Community and Corporate Partnership Engagement community_partnership_modelLeverages partnerships with community organizations and corporations to expand housing capacity and funding, including through matching gift programs and collaborative service delivery.
- Community and Corporate Partnership Model community_partnership_modelLeverages collaborations with community organizations and corporate partners to expand access to safe housing and supportive services, including through programs like corporate matching gifts to increase funding.
- Comprehensive, Multi-Service Intervention Model comprehensive_support_modelAddresses homelessness through a continuum of services—including outreach, prevention, interim housing, rapid rehousing, and permanent housing—delivered through co-located or coordinated systems to meet diverse client needs.
- Comprehensive, Multi-Service Model for Homelessness comprehensive_support_modelImplements a full continuum of care—from outreach and prevention to interim and permanent housing—combined with co-located services to holistically address the root causes and immediate needs of homelessness.
- Health and Housing Integration through Partnerships health-housing integrationStrengthens housing stability and health outcomes by integrating housing programs with health services through strategic partnerships with health systems and community agencies.
- Housing First with Supportive Services housing_first_with_supportive_servicesProvides immediate access to permanent housing without preconditions, combined with voluntary supportive services to promote long-term stability, health, and independence for individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Housing First with Supportive Services housing-first_with_supportive_servicesThe organization uses the Housing First model, which prioritizes moving individuals into permanent housing quickly, followed by voluntary access to supportive services such as health care, mental health counseling, and case management to promote long-term stability and independence.
- Integrated Health and Housing Partnerships health-housing integrationStrengthens housing stability by collaborating with health systems to integrate medical, behavioral, and social services, addressing the interconnected drivers of homelessness.
- Permanent Supportive Housing with On-Site Services permanent_supportive_housingProvides long-term affordable housing combined with integrated, on-site supportive services to promote health, independence, and stability for formerly homeless individuals and families.
named programs · 11
what they call their work
Employment Assistance
Provides job readiness training, placement support, and workforce development services
Housing First
Connects individuals experiencing homelessness directly to permanent housing with voluntary supportive services for stabilization
Housing Navigation
Assists individuals in accessing housing resources, applications, and placement into appropriate housing programs
Interim Housing
Provides temporary shelter and supportive services for individuals and families while transitioning to permanent housing
Mental Health Care
Offers clinical services and linkages to mental health treatment for individuals experiencing homelessness
Mental Health and Substance Use Support
Offers clinical services, case management, and linkages to treatment for mental health and substance use disorders
Permanent Supportive Housing
Develops and manages affordable housing units with on-site supportive services for formerly homeless individuals
Street Outreach
Engages individuals living on the streets to connect them to housing, health care, and supportive services
Substance Use Treatment Linkages
Connects individuals to substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
VA-funded program providing rapid rehousing and homelessness prevention services for veterans and their families
Veteran Services
Specialized programs for homeless veterans, including housing placement, mental health care, and VA benefit navigation
relationships · 14
who they work with
- Affirmed Housing Group Partner — Co-developer of the Connections Housing building in San Diego with PATH Ventures.
- CalOptima Health Partner — Contracted with PATH in 2023 to implement CalAIM Community Supports and Enhanced Care Management programs.
- City of Costa Mesa Partner — Collaborated with PATH on serving unsheltered individuals in Talbert Regional Park using state Encampment Resolution Funding.
- Civic San Diego Government — Formerly CCDC; supported the initiative to establish a one-stop homeless services center in San Diego.
- County of Orange Partner — Partnered to open the Yale Navigation Center and collaborate on encampment resolution efforts.
- Family Health Centers of San Diego Partner — Founding partner and health center operator at Connections Housing in San Diego.
- KatieT@ePath.org Funder — Contact point for corporate partnership engagement and sponsorship.
- OC Parks Partner — Collaborated with PATH on serving unsheltered individuals in Talbert Regional Park using state Encampment Resolution Funding.
- PATH Ventures Partner — Partners with PATH to rapidly expand the housing portfolio, including development of permanent supportive housing units.
- PATH Ventures Partner — Subsidiary or program initiated by PATH in 2007 to build and operate affordable housing with on-site services.
- Purchasing@epath.org Partner — Contact point for general procurement inquiries and vendor engagement.
- San Diego City Council Government — Initiated and approved the vision for a one-stop homeless services center and selected PATH as the lead agency.
- San Diego Housing Commission Government — Supported the initiative to establish a one-stop homeless services center in San Diego.
- Santa Clara County Government — Primary geographic area of service and operational focus for PATH's programs.