25 years of helping the unhoused.
Founded in 1998 as the Chico Community Shelter Partnership and, for the next 20 years provided shelter to more than 11,000 people and has served over 400,000 meals. In 2019, to better capture the depth and breadth of the services they offer, they rebranded as True North Housing Alliance. Today, True North Housing Alliance provides programs and services to unhoused individuals, including street outreach, bridge housing, permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing and permanent housing.
Challenges before switching to Zeffy
Finding a free fundraising platform that’s actually free.
"The same is true now as it was when we were founded 25 years ago: Every dollar counts."
Ashiah Bird, True North Housing Alliance
When True North Home Alliance started looking for a new fundraising platform, they knew they needed to find one with as few fees (hidden fees included) as possible. They also knew finding their forever platform wasn’t going to be easy.
The 100% free solution
Getting used to their new platform.
"With Zeffy, we have enjoyed not only financial relief by receiving every single dollar donated with no fees, but also stress relief in the straightforward design of the software."
Ashiah Bird, True North Housing Alliance
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So far, True North Housing Alliance has used Zeffy for ticketed fundraising events and to accept general and monthly donations. And, they’re just getting moved in.
Features used
Donations
Offer your website visitors an efficient and intuitive way to give to your cause.
Peer-to-peer campaigns
Make it easy for your community to participate in your fundraising efforts.
Ticketing
Sell more tickets for your next fundraising event with frictionless ticketing forms.
eCommerce
Diversify your fundraising by opening on online store for your nonprofit.
Raffles & Lotteries
Easily launch a raffle with our numbered ticketing options.
Auction
Diversify your fundraising by inviting your donors to bid on items.
Memberships
Make it easy for your supporters to register as a member to your cause.
Donor management
Diversify your fundraising by inviting your donEngage with the right donors at the right time with seamless donor management.ors to bid on items.
Results
Zero fees means more help for the unhoused.
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True North Housing Alliance began using Zeffy in May 2023, and have already saved over $200 in fees and received approximately $1,800 more than if they had used other platforms.
If you’re wondering what that extra $200 has helped them do, well…
"That is enough to provide 24/7 shelter and supportive services to an individual in our programs for over a month!" Ashiah Bird, True North Housing Alliance