History

Community Service Alliance was conceptualized and named in 2004 by a small group passionate about addressing homelessness and poverty among men. A business plan was created, a site secured, funding obtained, and CSA was established.

Procop House, the first home in CSA’s portfolio was redeveloped and opened in July of 2005. The house was designed to house 22 residents and was at full capacity by the end of 2005.

The early success of CSA led the agency to open its second housing program, further enhancing the mission of the organization and reaching out to more individuals in need. Fulton House is a 13-room facility located on the campus of the Family Ministry Center, a program of Bay Presbyterian Church. The additional site, opened in August 2012, provides additional capacity to meet the growing need for short-term housing and work experience for veterans transitioning from homelessness to independence and self-sufficiency.

Less than a year after the opening of Fulton House, the organization began to notice a number of residents who were staying with CSA for a longer period of time than the average stay of 10-11 months. While our goal is to encourage, support and be a part of a transition to permanent, independent housing, some men, for a variety of reasons, are not fully prepared to make that transition as quickly. Sandy’s house, named in honor of the contributions Sandra Sullivan made to CSA, one of the founders of CSA, was created to assist men with longer-term transition.

Completed in May of 2019, Bill’s House was named in honor of William Dillingham – a founding Board member of CSA, its current Board President, and a U.S. Army Veteran – this new home will provide housing, job assistance and personal, behavioral and spiritual support to eight homeless Veterans.

As of November 2019 more than 2,000 men have benefited from coming through the doors of Community Service Alliance

The Connection Center is not simply a building. It is a physical expression of a long-held belief that healing happens in relationship – and that strong neighborhoods are built when people are invited to engage, serve, and belong. It will be a hub where residents, alumni, neighbors, churches, and community partners come together to build trust, develop skills, and deepen faith. With the Connection Center, we are taking the next faithful step which is expanding the circle of belonging and strengthening the neighborhoods we call home.