A Calgary street church grew into a seven-city homelessness network by admitting that beds and meals were not enough. Its housing-focused reset offers a practical lesson for any organization trying to turn relief into lasting change.
The John Stewart Company (JSCo) is a San Francisco-based, full-service affordable and mixed-income housing organization. Founded in 1978 by John Stewart, it has grown into one of California's largest affordable housing managers, handling roughly 31,000 units across the state through integrated property management, development, construction, and financial services - with a parallel mission of delivering resident services and supportive housing for vulnerable populations.