DignityMoves

What DignityMoves does

DignityMoves is a San Francisco nonprofit that builds interim supportive housing for people living on the street. It puts prefabricated modular buildings on land that is temporarily vacant and uses emergency building codes to open sites quickly. Each resident gets a private room with a locking door and access to services on site while working toward permanent housing. Stays typically last six to twelve months.

Founder and CEO Elizabeth Funk had served on the board of LifeMoves, a Silicon Valley homeless services agency, where modular construction helped build LifeMoves Mountain View in under six months. That site has 88 rooms for individuals and 12 for families. DignityMoves itself was started during the pandemic by about 30 members of YPO (Young Presidents' Organization). As of July 2026 it reported 15 operating sites across California, with more in development, and 2,028 residents served. It says more than 60% of residents move on to permanent housing.

Its model combines philanthropy and private capital with government money. As of July 2026 it reported $40 million in philanthropic funding alongside $193 million in public funding, and it holds a three-star rating from Charity Navigator.

Key facts

• As of July 2026: 15 operating sites, 5 in development and 12 in pre-development, all in California, with 2,028 residents served (dignitymoves.org)
• More than 60% of residents move on to permanent housing, and typical stays run 6–12 months (dignitymoves.org interim housing model page)
• As of July 2026, it reported $40 million in philanthropic funding and $193 million in public funding (dignitymoves.org)
• Revenue of $61.8 million and expenses of $64.3 million in the fiscal year ending June 2025 (ProPublica)

Before you give

• Besides the online form, DignityMoves accepts Venmo (@DignityMoves1), checks mailed to its office at 2406 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94115, wire transfers and securities (arranged with its development staff), and planned gifts.
• For gifts over $5,000, it asks donors to use a check or wire to save on processing fees.