From employment to stable housing — a bridge to lasting change
Atlas One combines transitional employment with dedicated housing navigation, following a Housing First philosophy. We address both barriers simultaneously — because stable housing is the foundation for sustainable employment.
- Participants Housed
- 1,200+
- Placement Rate
- 78%
- Cities Active
- 5
- Employer Partners
- 40+
How It Works
Two barriers, addressed together
Most programs solve one problem. Atlas One tackles employment and housing simultaneously — because without a home, a job is fragile; without a job, housing is unsustainable.
Employment Pathways
Transitional jobs in logistics, fulfillment, and professional services — giving participants real experience, real income, and a path forward.
Housing Navigation
Dedicated navigators help participants secure and maintain stable housing, working on the front end — not after employment is achieved.
Sustainable Model
Our trading arm generates revenue that funds programming directly. No dependency on grant cycles — a model built to scale.
Our Philosophy
Housing First, employment second
Research consistently shows that stable housing is the foundation — not the outcome — of sustainable employment. Atlas One follows this evidence-based approach, pairing participants with dedicated housing navigators from day one.
Our transitional employment arm — spanning logistics, fulfillment, and professional services — generates real income that funds programming. This social enterprise model means we're invested in participant outcomes, not just grant cycles.
“For the first time in years, I have a home and a job that feels real. Atlas One didn't just place me — they stayed with me.”
Our Impact
Built for high-need urban markets
With over 150,000 people experiencing homelessness daily in California alone, the need is urgent — and traditional donation-dependent models aren't scaling fast enough.
Californians Experiencing Homelessness Daily
Over 150,000 people in California alone face homelessness each day — the crisis is large and growing.
Participant Placement Rate
Nearly eight in ten Atlas One participants secure stable housing within 90 days of enrollment.
Reliance on Traditional Donations
Trading revenue funds programming directly — sustainability through earned income, not philanthropic cycles.
Who We Partner With
A network built for scale
Atlas One partners with employers seeking diverse hiring pipelines, healthcare organizations addressing social determinants of health, and government agencies funded through Housing First programs.
Employers
Build a diverse, motivated talent pipeline. Our participants bring reliability, retention, and real-world experience.
Healthcare Organizations
Address social determinants of health by integrating employment and housing support into patient care pathways.
Government Agencies
Expand the reach of Housing First programs with a partner that generates its own funding and tracks outcomes rigorously.
Get Involved
Ready to build the bridge?
Whether you're an employer building a diverse pipeline, a healthcare organization addressing social determinants, or a government agency exploring Housing First partnerships — we want to hear from you.