named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Case Management
Provides personalized, long-term case management to support tenant stability, including regular check-ins and connections to resources to prevent return to homelessness.
Construction
Develops quality tiny homes on vacant lots or renovates derelict properties in Syracuse, focusing on scattered-site housing to prevent concentration of poverty and promote community integration.
Landlord Program
Acts as owner/landlord for all units, offering year-to-year leases with rent based on tenant circumstances, full furnishings at move-in, and no limit on length of stay.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
- Delivers wraparound support services to promote housing stabilityProvides personalized case management, regular check-ins, transportation to appointments, and support for long-term sobriety and family reunification to ensure tenants’ well-being and sustained housing stability. Services are delivered directly by staff and through partnerships with local agencies.
- Provides permanent supportive housing in tiny homes and renovated propertiesBuilds and operates tiny homes on vacant lots and renovates derelict properties in Syracuse, NY, providing long-term, rent-adjusted, fully furnished housing to individuals and families transitioning from homelessness. Units are occupied year-round with year-to-year leases, including two-family homes and multi-bedroom units for formerly homeless men.
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Vehicle Donation Processing 1 activity
- Accepts and utilizes in-kind donations for housing operationsAccepts donations of land, property, vehicles, and household goods to support housing development and tenant services. Donated vehicles are used to transport tenants and support mobility.
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Furniture and Household Essentials Provision 1 activity
- Furnishes homes and supplies household goods to tenantsEquips each home with donated furniture, kitchenware, bedding, towels, and essential appliances such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and microwaves to ensure homes are move-in ready and comfortable. Maintains an Amazon wishlist to fulfill ongoing household needs.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosts community engagement activities to connect residents and supportersOrganizes weekly Tuesday morning walking groups and monthly field trips to parks and attractions, including transportation and lunch, to foster community connections between staff, volunteers, tenants, and the public. Weekly walks begin at the South Ave office and tour tenant neighborhoods.
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Home Repair Assistance for Low-Income Households 1 activity
- Provides emergency response and maintenance for housing infrastructureResponds to urgent housing infrastructure issues such as frozen pipes during extreme weather, including repairs and system upgrades like installing larger baseboard heaters and breakers to restore water service and maintain habitability.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.01M
Contributions & grants$818K81%
Program service revenue$160K16%
Investment income$20K2%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$753K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$327K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.57M
Cash$99K
Investments$0
Liabilities$242K
Net assets$2.33M
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -27.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW LUNETTA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $54K |
board members · 8
- CHRIS GORMAN — DIRECTOR
- CHRIS GRAY — DIRECTOR
- EDWARD PIAZZA — DIRECTOR
- JOEY MARZOCCHI — SECRETARY
- KRISTEN KRATZERT — DIRECTOR
- MIGUEL BALBUENA — DIRECTOR
- PAT DRISCOLL — DIRECTOR
- SEAN DRAKE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Barry Partner — Individual formerly experiencing homelessness whose lived experience informed the design of the organization’s housing model.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse Partner — Pat Driscoll, Board Member, is retired from Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse
- Broadview Federal Credit Union Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting A Tiny Home for Good.
- Broadview Federal Credit Union Partner — Recognized as a Home Champion corporate partner.
- Catholic Charities Partner — Jessie Butts, Board Member, is affiliated with Catholic Charities
- Corporate Partners Partner — Reserves group volunteer opportunities for corporate partners and offers partnership benefits.
- Families for Lead Freedom Now Partner — Collaborated on the development of the 'Syracuse Lead Freedom House'.
- Grossman St. Amour Partner — Caroline Heaviside, Treasurer of the Board of Directors, is affiliated with Grossman St. Amour
- Hancock Estabrook Partner — Amanda Nardozza, Secretary of the Board of Directors, is affiliated with Hancock Estabrook
- Hayner Hoyt Corp Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting A Tiny Home for Good.
- Hiline Partner — Sarah Serbun, Board Member, is affiliated with Hiline
- IBEW NECA Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting A Tiny Home for Good.
- InteliEQ Partner — Christianne Radziewicz, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, is affiliated with InteliEQ
- JW Didado Partner — Recognized as a Community Builder corporate partner.
- Karper Marketing Partner — Renee Duffy, Board Member, is affiliated with Karper Marketing
- McClurg Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting A Tiny Home for Good.
- McClurg Remodeling Partner — Jamie Sprague, Board Member, is affiliated with McClurg Remodeling
- National Grid Partner — Chris Gorman, Board Member, is affiliated with National Grid
- News Channel 9 Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting A Tiny Home for Good.
- Onondaga County Family Court Partner — Joey Marzocchi, Chair of the Board of Directors, is affiliated with Onondaga County Family Court
- Reagan Companies Partner — Dan O’Connell, Board Member, is affiliated with Reagan Companies
- Reggie Partner — Tenant who participated in a walkthrough of his tiny home to share lived experience.
- STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Partner — Collaborates with community partners to ensure resident stability.
- Sidney Federal Credit Union Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting A Tiny Home for Good.
- The Oxford Street Inn Partner — Andrew Lunetta, founder of A Tiny Home for Good, previously worked at this now-defunct men’s shelter, which informed the organization’s mission and approach.
- local men's shelter Partner — Collaborative relationship informed the founding vision and ongoing understanding of homelessness needs.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Housing First with Supportive Servicesmethodology: housing-firstBy providing permanent housing without preconditions such as sobriety, combined with ongoing supportive services, individuals transitioning out of homelessness achieve long-term stability and personal growth because housing stability enables holistic recovery and reduces return to shelter systems.
- Scattered-Site, Privacy-First Housing Designmethodology: scattered-site_housingBy using single-occupant, scattered-site tiny homes that ensure privacy and safety, the organization promotes community integration and long-term stability because trauma-informed design reduces re-traumatization and avoids the risks of concentrated poverty.
- Tenant-Centered and Relational Support Modelmethodology: tenant-centered_careBy centering tenant relationships and providing one-on-one relational support, the organization enhances individual well-being and housing retention because personal connections foster dignity, trust, and sustained engagement essential for those overcoming chronic homelessness.