Revolutionizing Nonprofit Work
What if Impact was a Renewable Resource?
We are redefining the boundaries of social impact work. Our groundbreaking model leverages real estate to empower refugee families and create a perpetual cycle of impact.
By acquiring homes that generate sustainable income, we create safe and supportive environments for families while funding diverse initiatives that transform lives. Join us in revolutionizing the future of meaningful impact.
How Does it Work?
1
REVITALIZED
homes
We use 100% of donated funds acquire and renovate distressed homes at a discounted rate. Once completed, these run-down homes are like new.
2
restored
familIES
Our homes provide safe, stable housing to incoming refugee families fleeing persecution or war, one of their most challenging needs upon arrival.
3
Recurring Impact
Once established, each home is financially self-sufficient indefinitely. Any surplus fuels transformative initiatives around the world, like an inpact engine.
Our Homes
We employ advanced real estate strategies to acquire homes at discounted prices, maximizing the impact of each donated dollar and efficiently serving families.
Based in Philadelphia
All of our homes are located in Philadelphia, which is home to a wide variety of cultures and resettlement communities from all parts of the world.
Refugee-Friendly Neighborhoods
All of our homes are located in neighborhoods that have strong cultural and community support, adequate public transportation, and a history of successful refugee resettlement.
Rejuvenating Distressed Houses
We specifically target homes in need of significant repair and utilize our team of contractors to get them into excellent condition.
Big Enough for the Whole Family
Our homes tend to be on the larger size in order to accommodate families resettling as a unit. Our target is 3 bedrooms when possible.
Based in Philadelphia
All of our homes are located in Philadelphia, which is home to a wide variety of cultures and resettlement communities from all parts of the world.
Refugee-Friendly Neighborhoods
All of our homes are located in neighborhoods that have strong cultural and community support, adequate public transportation, and a history of successful refugee resettlement.
Rejuvenating Distressed Houses
We specifically target homes in need of significant repair and utilize our team of contractors to get them into excellent condition.
Big Enough for the Whole Family
Our homes tend to be on the larger size in order to accommodate families resettling as a unit. Our target is 3 bedrooms when possible.
Our families
All our homes are made accessible to refugee families who face countless barriers to safe, secure housing.
Barriers to Housing
Refugee families are not able to meet the typical requirements that landlords require for renters, including a U.S. credit history and a verifiable income.
Serving Refugees
We make all of our homes available for refugee families. If a family decides to move out for any reason, a new family will be matched.
Indefinitely Sustainable
Our partner resettlement agencies help support our families for the first 3-6 months. After that point, most families are financially self-sustainable.
Our Partners
Each family is assigned a caseworker from one of our partner resettlement agencies before matching with one of our available homes.
Our impact
Our homes are 100% financially sustainable after launch. Any surplus is used to fuel transformative initiatives through our amazing impact partners.
Latest Projects
Click on a project to see updates from the field.
Foundation House
Foundation
House
Location: NE Philadelphia
Project Complete 10/4/21
Refugees Settled: 11
Kingdom House
Kingdom
House
Location: NE Philadelphia
Project Complete 6/3/22
Refugees Settled: 9
Community House
Community
House
Location: NE Philadelphia
Last Phase: Move-In
Current Phase: Refinancing
Frequently ASked Questions
Are donations tax deductible?
Yes! Compound Impact is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, meaning that every gift you make is fully tax deductible. You can give here.
How much are your admin costs?
All of our staff are self-supported, so every single cent you donate goes directly to funding new impact homes. We are passionate about efficiency and effectiveness, so we keep admin costs out of it!
Do you focus on a specific people or cultural group?
We equally accept refugee families from any nation or culture into our homes. While there are specific areas of the city where people from specific cultural backgrounds tend to settle, we do not preferentially choose one family over another based on cultural background.
How long do families stay in each home?
Each refugee family is welcome to stay as long as they want once they are placed. Based on prior experience, families often prefer to stay 1-2 years before moving in order to move closer to their friends, community, or jobs. When a family leaves, a new refugee family will be matched to the home.
Join the Movement
Gone are the days when lasting change required endless donations. With Compound Impact, you can build an engine to fuel a lifetime of impact. Join the revolution and launch an impact home today.
Join the Movement
Gone are the days when lasting change required endless donations. With Compound Impact, you can build an engine to fuel a lifetime of impact. Join the revolution and launch an impact home today.