activities · 37
what they do
direct service · 14
- Administer guaranteed income pilot programsSupports 150 households experiencing or at risk of homelessness with $1,000 per month in guaranteed income through a pilot program aimed at promoting family stability.
- Developing affordable and supportive housing Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingInvests in the creation and expansion of supportive and extremely low-income housing developments, having invested $71 million to create 3,300 new units and leveraged $1.5 billion in additional local funding.
- Developing affordable and supportive housing Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingInvests in the creation and expansion of supportive and extremely low-income housing developments, having invested $71 million to create 3,300 new units and leveraging $1.5 billion in additional local funding.
- Developing affordable and supportive housing units Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingInvests in the creation and expansion of supportive and extremely low-income housing developments, having invested $71 million to create 3,300 new units and leveraging significant additional local funding.
- Distribute direct funding to individuals and small organizations Diaper Distribution ServicesDistributes funding directly to individuals and small organizations to reduce barriers to access and support family stability.
- Housing individuals experiencing homelessnessCoordinates community-wide efforts to house individuals, having housed nearly 35,000 individuals since 2015, including launching specific campaigns like Housing 1000 to house chronically homeless individuals and families.
- Housing individuals experiencing homelessnessCoordinates community-wide efforts to house individuals, having housed nearly 35,000 individuals since 2015, and launched specific campaigns like Housing 1000 to house chronically homeless individuals and families.
- Invest in supportive and low-income housing development Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingInvested $71 million in 33 supportive and extremely low-income housing developments, creating 3,300 new units and leveraging $1.5 billion in additional local funding.
- Permanently house individuals and families experiencing homelessness Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportHoused nearly 35,000 individuals since 2015 through coordinated community-wide efforts, including the Housing 1000 campaign to house 1,000 chronically homeless individuals and families over three years.
- Permanently house individuals through coordinated community efforts Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportHoused nearly 35,000 individuals since 2015 through a collective impact model that coordinates community-wide efforts, including the Housing 1000 campaign launched to house 1,000 chronically homeless individuals and families over three years.
- Provide direct financial and housing support to at-risk and homeless individualsInvests in direct interventions including $43 million to expand Santa Clara County’s Homelessness Prevention System, $71 million in supportive and extremely low-income housing developments creating 3,300 units, and a guaranteed income pilot providing $1,000 per month to 150 households at risk of homelessness.
- Provide homelessness prevention servicesInvested $43 million to create and expand the Santa Clara County Homelessness Prevention System, offering financial and legal support to at-risk individuals and families to reduce housing instability.
- Providing guaranteed income for at-risk householdsSupports 150 households experiencing or at risk of homelessness with a pilot program providing $1,000 per month in guaranteed income.
- Supporting guaranteed income pilot programsSupports 150 households experiencing or at risk of homelessness with a guaranteed income of $1,000 per month through a pilot program.
advocacy · 5
- Advocate for housing stability policies Advocacy for Housing Access & EquityAdvocates for policies that connect individuals experiencing homelessness to stable housing and prevent housing loss.
- Advocate for policies to prevent and reduce homelessness Advocacy for Housing Access & EquityAdvocates for policy changes aimed at connecting homeless individuals to stable housing and preventing homelessness through systemic reform.
- Advocating for housing policies Advocacy for Housing Access & EquityAdvocates for policies aimed at connecting homeless individuals to stable housing and preventing homelessness in the community.
- Advocating for housing policies Advocacy for Housing Access & EquityAdvocates for policies aimed at connecting homeless individuals to stable housing and preventing homelessness.
- Advocating for housing policies Advocacy for Housing Access & EquityAdvocates for policies designed to connect homeless individuals to stable housing and prevent future homelessness.
research · 5
- Conduct Point-in-Time Count of homeless population Point-in-Time Count ImplementationDocuments the scale of homelessness through the biennial Point-in-Time Count, recording 10,711 individuals experiencing homelessness in Santa Clara County in 2025.
- Conduct Point-in-Time counts of homelessness Point-in-Time Count ImplementationDocuments the scope of homelessness in Santa Clara County through the Point-in-Time Count, recording 10,711 individuals experiencing homelessness in 2025.
- Conducting homelessness research and data collection Point-in-Time Count ImplementationDocuments the scope of homelessness in Santa Clara County through activities such as the Point-in-Time Count, which identified 10,711 individuals experiencing homelessness in 2025.
- Conducting homelessness research and data collection Point-in-Time Count ImplementationDocuments the scope of homelessness through activities such as the Point-in-Time Count, which identified 10,711 individuals experiencing homelessness in Santa Clara County in 2025.
- Conducting homelessness research and data collection Point-in-Time Count ImplementationDocuments the number of individuals experiencing homelessness in Santa Clara County through initiatives like the Point-in-Time Count.
capacity building · 13
- Convene cross-sector partners to develop homelessness solutions Homelessness Prevention & Ecosystem FundingConvenes and collaborates with public, private, and nonprofit partners to develop coordinated, scalable solutions to homelessness in Silicon Valley.
- Convene partners and build capacity to address homelessness Homelessness Prevention & Ecosystem FundingConvenes and collaborates with partner organizations to develop solutions to homelessness, funds data-driven strategies, and strengthens the ecosystem through grants, technical support, and public-private partnerships such as those with Cisco and Apple.
- Convening partners and fostering collaboration Homelessness Prevention & Ecosystem FundingConvenes and collaborates with various partners to develop and implement solutions to homelessness, utilizing a collective impact model.
- Enhancing technology access for housing stabilityProvides TECHquity Fund grants to individuals with lived experience and nonprofit organizations to support technology access and stability within the Supportive Housing System.
- Funding homelessness solutions and prevention Homelessness Prevention & Ecosystem FundingSecures and directs financial resources, including significant donations from Cisco and Apple, to scale data-driven solutions, incubate new approaches, and support partner organizations working on homelessness. This includes investing in the Santa Clara County Homelessness Prevention System and distributing direct funding to individuals and small organizations.
- Funding homelessness solutions and prevention Homelessness Prevention & Ecosystem FundingSecures and directs financial resources, including significant donations from corporate partners, to scale data-driven solutions, incubate new approaches, and support partner organizations working to reduce and prevent homelessness. This includes investing in the Santa Clara County Homelessness Prevention System and distributing direct funding to individuals and small organizations.
- Providing technology access and stability grantsOffers TECHquity Fund grants to individuals with lived experience and nonprofit organizations to enhance technology access and stability within the Supportive Housing System.
- Secure and direct funding for homelessness solutions Homelessness Prevention & Ecosystem FundingSecures and directs financial resources to scale data-driven solutions, incubate new approaches, and support partner organizations in addressing homelessness, contributing to over $2 billion in total funding secured through a collective impact model.
- Streamlining housing development processes Funding for Municipal Housing Review CapacityFunds initiatives like a dedicated city planner in San Jose to review deeply affordable and supportive housing projects, which has reduced development timelines by two months.
- Streamlining housing development processes Funding for Municipal Housing Review CapacityFunds a city planner in San Jose to review deeply affordable and supportive housing projects, which has reduced development timelines by two months.
- Support affordable housing development through targeted investments and staffing Funding for Municipal Housing Review CapacityInvests in reducing development timelines and expanding affordable housing by funding dedicated city planners, such as in San Jose, and supporting 33 housing developments through targeted capital investment.
- Support affordable housing development through technical capacity Funding for Municipal Housing Review CapacityFunded a city planner in San Jose dedicated to reviewing deeply affordable and supportive housing projects, reducing development timelines by two months.
- Supporting housing development efficiency Funding for Municipal Housing Review CapacityFunds initiatives like a dedicated city planner in San Jose to streamline the review process for deeply affordable and supportive housing projects, reducing development timelines.
strategies · 52
how they think
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- Collective Impact Model collective impact modelConvenes cross-sector stakeholders—including government, private sector, nonprofits, and individuals with lived experience—to align efforts, incubate innovations, advocate for policy change, and fund strategies addressing the root causes of homelessness, operating as a backbone organization for system-wide change.
- Collective Impact Model collective impact modelUses a collective impact model as a backbone organization to align government, private sector, nonprofit, and lived experience leaders in incubating innovations, advocating for policy change, and funding strategies that address the root causes of homelessness through coordinated, system-wide action.
- Collective Impact Model as Organizing Framework collective impact modelUses a collective impact model to align government, private sector, nonprofit, and lived experience leaders—serving as a backbone organization to incubate innovations, advocate for policy change, and fund strategies targeting the root causes of homelessness through coordinated, sustained cross-sector collaboration.
- Collective Impact Model as Organizing Framework collective impact modelUses a collective impact model to align cross-sector stakeholders—including government, private sector, nonprofits, and individuals with lived experience—to incubate innovations, advocate for policy change, and fund strategies targeting the root causes of homelessness through coordinated, sustained collaboration.
- Collective Impact Model as Organizing Framework collective impact modelUses a collective impact model to align government, nonprofit, private sector, and lived experience leaders through coordinated action, shared goals, and backbone support to address root causes of homelessness and scale systemic solutions.
- Collective Impact Model as Organizing Framework collective impact modelUses a collective impact model to align government, private sector, nonprofit, and lived experience leaders through coordinated action, policy advocacy, and strategic investment to address root causes of homelessness and scale solutions.
- Coordinated System-Wide Response coordinated_system_responseImplements a unified, system-wide Supportive Housing System by coordinating stakeholders across sectors to improve efficiency, reduce fragmentation, and ensure comprehensive care and housing access.
- Coordinated System-Wide Response coordinated_system_responseBuilds a unified Supportive Housing System through collaboration among diverse stakeholders, ensuring a streamlined, effective, and equitable response to homelessness across Santa Clara County.
- Coordinated System-Wide Response coordinated_system_responseImplements a unified, system-wide Supportive Housing System by coordinating diverse stakeholders to streamline access, reduce fragmentation, and improve outcomes across the homelessness response continuum.
- Coordinated System-Wide Response coordinated_system_responseImplements a unified, system-wide Supportive Housing System by fostering collaboration across a broad coalition of stakeholders to improve coordination and effectiveness in addressing homelessness.
- Coordinated System-Wide Response coordinated_system_responseBuilds a unified, system-wide Supportive Housing System by fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders, ensuring efficient, equitable, and comprehensive service delivery.
- Coordinated System-Wide Response coordinated_system_responseImplements a coordinated, system-wide Supportive Housing System by fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders to create a unified and efficient response to homelessness.
- Data-Driven and Human-Centered Approach data-driven and human-centered approachCombines data analytics with human-centered design to shape policies, incubate programs, and invest in strategies that are both evidence-based and responsive to community needs.
- Data-Driven and Human-Centered Approach data-driven and human-centered approachCombines data analytics with human-centered design to inform policy advocacy, incubate programs, and invest in effective homelessness prevention and reduction strategies.
- Data-Driven and Human-Centered Approach data-driven and human-centered approachCombines data analytics with human-centered design to inform policy advocacy, program incubation, and investment strategies, ensuring both effectiveness and equity in homelessness prevention and reduction efforts.
- Data-Driven and Human-Centered Systems Advocacy data-driven and human-centered approachCombines data analytics with human-centered design to inform policy advocacy, guide investment, and incubate programs that are both evidence-based and responsive to community needs.
- Data-Driven and Human-Centered Systems Advocacy data-driven and human-centered approachCombines data analytics with human-centered design to inform policy advocacy, incubate programs, and guide investments in homelessness prevention and reduction strategies.
- Data-Driven and Human-Centered Systems Advocacy data-driven and human-centered approachCombines data analytics with human-centered design to shape policy advocacy, incubate programs, and guide investments in homelessness prevention and reduction, ensuring strategies are both evidence-based and responsive to community needs.
- Homelessness Prevention homelessness preventionImplements a prevention-focused strategy grounded in Santa Clara County’s proven model to stop homelessness before it occurs by addressing risks early and scaling effective interventions.
- Homelessness Prevention homelessness preventionFocuses on stopping homelessness before it occurs by implementing evidence-based prevention strategies, modeled on Santa Clara County’s proven approach, to reduce entry into homelessness and promote housing stability.
- Homelessness Prevention as Core Strategy homelessness preventionFocuses on preventing homelessness before it occurs by implementing and scaling Santa Clara County’s proven prevention model to stop individuals and families from entering homelessness.
- Homelessness Prevention as Primary Intervention homelessness preventionFocuses on preventing homelessness before it occurs by implementing and scaling Santa Clara County’s proven prevention model, reducing entry into homelessness through early intervention and systemic support.
- Housing First housing_firstBelieves that providing safe, stable, and affordable housing is the foundational solution to homelessness, aligning with the Housing First principle that housing is a prerequisite to stability and recovery.
- Housing First housing_firstAdvocates for providing safe, stable, and affordable housing as the foundational solution to homelessness, recognizing housing as a prerequisite for health, employment, and long-term stability.
- Housing First Philosophy housing_firstAdvocates for and invests in safe, stable, and affordable housing as the foundational solution to homelessness, aligning with the Housing First principle that housing is a human right and prerequisite to stability.
- Housing First Philosophy housing_firstOperates on the belief that safe, stable, and affordable housing is the foundational solution to homelessness, prioritizing housing as the first step toward stability.
- Housing First as Foundational Solution housing_firstOperates on the principle that safe, stable, and affordable housing is the essential first step to ending homelessness, forming the basis for broader support and system design.
- Housing First as Foundational Solution housing_firstAdvocates for and invests in safe, stable, and affordable housing as the essential first step to ending homelessness, aligning with the Housing First principle that housing is a human right and prerequisite to stability.
- Lived Experience Integration lived_experience_informedIntegrates and empowers individuals with lived experience of homelessness through advisory roles, decision-making power, and funding access, ensuring solutions are informed by those most impacted.
- Lived Experience Integration lived_experience_informedCenters the voices of individuals with lived experience of homelessness in decision-making through formal advisory structures and funding equity, ensuring programs and policies reflect real-world needs and promote dignity.
- Lived Experience at the Center of Decision-Making lived_experience_informedIntegrates and empowers individuals with lived experience of homelessness through formal advisory roles, direct funding, and decision-making authority to shape policies, programs, and funding strategies.
- Lived Experience-Informed and Led Decision-Making lived_experience_informedIntegrates and empowers individuals with lived experience of homelessness through formal advisory roles and direct decision-making authority in funding and program design, ensuring solutions are grounded in real-world needs.
- Lived Experience-Informed and Led Decision-Making lived_experience_informedIntegrates and empowers individuals with lived experience of homelessness through advisory roles and direct decision-making authority, particularly in funding and program design, to ensure authentic community leadership.
- Lived Experience-Informed and Led Decision-Making lived_experience_informedIntegrates and empowers individuals with lived experience of homelessness through formal advisory roles and direct decision-making authority, including removing funding barriers so they can lead prevention and housing stability efforts.
- Prevention-Focused Approach to Homelessness homelessness preventionImplements a proactive strategy to stop homelessness before it occurs, based on Santa Clara County’s proven prevention model, by investing in early interventions and scalable solutions that address systemic risks.
- Prevention-Focused Approach to Homelessness homelessness preventionImplements strategies designed to stop homelessness before it occurs, based on Santa Clara County’s proven prevention model, by intervening early and investing in housing stability.
- Public-Private Partnership Model public-private partnershipLeverages cross-sector collaboration between public and private entities to sustainably address homelessness through shared resources, leadership, and strategic alignment.
- Public-Private Partnership Model for Systemic Change public-private partnershipLeverages cross-sector collaboration between public and private entities to mobilize resources, align goals, and sustain long-term efforts to end homelessness.
- Public-Private Partnership for Systemic Change public-private partnershipLeverages cross-sector partnerships between public institutions and private funders to mobilize resources, align goals, and sustain collaborative action to end homelessness.
- Public-Private Partnerships public-private partnershipLeverages public-private partnerships to mobilize cross-sector resources and sustain collaborative efforts to end homelessness.
- Scaling Proven Local Solutions scaling proven solutionsIdentifies and expands evidence-based, community-tested strategies to increase impact and address homelessness at scale within Santa Clara County.
- Scaling Proven Solutions scaling proven solutionsFocuses on expanding and implementing evidence-based, proven strategies to increase impact and address homelessness at the community level.
- Scaling Proven Solutions scaling proven solutionsPrioritizes the expansion of evidence-based, community-level strategies that have demonstrated success in reducing and preventing homelessness to increase impact and sustainability.
- Scaling Proven Solutions scaling proven solutionsFocuses on expanding evidence-based, community-proven strategies to increase impact and efficiency in reducing and preventing homelessness.
- Scaling Proven Solutions scaling proven solutionsPrioritizes the expansion of evidence-based, effective strategies to increase their impact across the community and accelerate progress toward ending homelessness.
- Scaling Proven Solutions scaling proven solutionsAccelerates impact by expanding evidence-based strategies that have demonstrated success in reducing homelessness at the community level.
- TECHquity Initiative TECHquityStrengthens the housing ecosystem by funding technology access for nonprofit providers and individuals with lived experience, reducing digital inequities and improving service delivery and participation.
- TECHquity Initiative TECHquityStrengthens housing system providers and empowers individuals with lived experience by funding technology access, reducing digital inequities within homelessness response systems.
- TECHquity for System Strengthening TECHquityStrengthens the housing ecosystem by funding technology access for nonprofits and individuals with lived experience, reducing digital inequities and improving service delivery.
- TECHquity for System Strengthening TECHquityStrengthens the housing ecosystem by funding technology access for nonprofit providers and individuals with lived experience, reducing digital inequities and improving service delivery.
- TECHquity for System Strengthening TECHquityStrengthens the housing ecosystem by funding technology access for nonprofit providers and individuals with lived experience, reducing digital inequities and enhancing service delivery and leadership capacity.
- TECHquity for Systemic Equity TECHquityAdvances equity in the housing system by funding technology access and digital literacy for nonprofit providers and individuals with lived experience, reducing barriers and increasing inclusion.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Collective Impact Model
Convenes government agencies, nonprofits, private sector leaders, and individuals with lived experience to align strategies and funding to end homelessness
Grantmaking
Provides grants to support efforts to end homelessness.
Homelessness Interventions and Solutions
Works to address homelessness through various interventions and solutions, including housing production and grants.
Homelessness Prevention Grants
Provides funding to nonprofit service providers to deliver rapid re-housing, eviction prevention, and case management services
Housing Loan Portfolio
Offers low-interest loans to developers for building affordable and supportive housing projects in Silicon Valley
Permanent Supportive Housing Initiative
Invests in the development and preservation of permanent supportive housing units for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Santa Clara County
relationships · 17
who they work with
- Apple Funder — Contributed $50 million to the Supportive Housing and Innovation Fund.
- Apple Partner — Apple contributed $50 million to Destination: Home in 2019 as part of the public-private partnership.
- Apple Partner — Major philanthropic contributor supporting efforts to end homelessness in Silicon Valley.
- Cisco Funder — Provided a $50 million gift to seed the Supportive Housing and Innovation Fund.
- Cisco Partner — Cisco joined the public-private partnership and made a $50 million donation to Destination: Home in 2018.
- Cisco Partner — Major philanthropic contributor supporting efforts to end homelessness in Silicon Valley.
- Health Trust Partner — Destination: Home became a formal initiative of the Health Trust in 2011.
- Lived Experience Advisory Board Partner — Local leadership development body with members who have current or past experience of homelessness, informing Destination: Home's work.
- MyConnect Partner — Collaborated on the development and launch of the client-facing platform for the Supportive Housing System.
- Santa Clara County Partner — Broad coalition of stakeholders in Santa Clara County collaborating on the Supportive Housing System.
- Santa Clara County Partner — Partnered to create and expand the Homelessness Prevention System.
- Silicon Valley Community Foundation Network — Collaborates with Silicon Valley Community Foundation, as evidenced by shared leadership and joint initiatives.
- Silicon Valley Community Foundation Network — Destination: Home became a Supporting Organization under the Silicon Valley Community Foundation in 2017.
- Silicon Valley Community Foundation Partner — Collaborates as part of a public-private partnership to address homelessness in Silicon Valley
- TED’s The Audacious Project Funder — Provided funding as part of a $77 million funding commitment for the Right at Home initiative
- University of Notre Dame Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) Partner — Partnering with LEO as the lead evidence partner for the national Right at Home initiative.
- University of Notre Dame Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) Partner — Serves as the national evidence partner for the Right at Home initiative