YWCA Rhode Island

What YWCA Rhode Island does

YWCA Rhode Island is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization headquartered at 514 Blackstone Street, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, with a headcount of 11-50 employees. Its mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all, operating as a local affiliate of the national YWCA movement. The organization runs a portfolio of community programs including ENCOREplus (breast cancer education, early detection awareness, and referral to screening services), YW She Shines (a youth development program and magazine for teenage girls), the Women of Achievement awards program, the Gini Duarte Memorial Scholarship for female scholar-athletes, the Nowell Leadership Academy, and Teen Parent Programs.

The organization's technology footprint is minimal and oriented around program delivery and fundraising rather than a technology product. Operations rely on a basic website (ywcari.org) for program information and on Wufoo-powered online forms for tournament registration, sponsorship sign-ups, donations, and raffle contributions. The most prominent recurring program event is the 25th annual ENCOREplus golf tournament held at Foster Country Club, capped at 72 paid participants at $120 per person and split into Women's and Co-Ed/Male divisions, with proceeds funding ENCOREplus and the Gini Duarte Memorial Scholarship.

Revenue is generated primarily through philanthropy rather than fee-for-service delivery. Streams include individual and corporate donations collected via the website and at the Woonsocket office, foundation grants (including a $197,000 Champlin Foundation grant dated December 2, 2020), golf tournament entry fees and sponsorships, and raffle prize contributions. Customer segments served are women in Rhode Island (primary), female scholar-athletes, teen parents, and community supporters/donors. The organization is governed by a leadership team including Deborah Perry as President and Lisa Piscatelli as Executive Director, with Holly Courtemanche as a public-facing contact for the golf tournament.

Name

YWCA Rhode Island

Legal name

YWCA Rhode Island

Website

https://ywcari.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1867

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YWCA Rhode Island is a Woonsocket-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the national YWCA, running breast cancer education (ENCOREplus), youth development, scholarships, teen parent support, and women's leadership programs for Rhode Island residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights (BPADAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

Keywords

• Women's health education
• Community social services
• Breast cancer awareness
• Youth leadership programs
• Nonprofit fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Woonsocket

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual and corporate donations collected through the organization's website via online forms and in-person at the Woonsocket office. Donors can contribute to support ENCOREplus and other YWCA programs.
2. Golf Tournament Participation Fees: Revenue generated from the annual ENCOREplus golf tournament. Entry fees of $120 per person include green fees, golf cart, sirloin steak dinner, grilled hot dogs, and prizes. Limited to 72 participants (18 foursomes).
3. Sponsorship and Raffle Donations: Corporate sponsorships for the golf tournament and raffle prize donations. Sponsors can sponsor the tournament or individual holes, with proceeds supporting ENCOREplus and other YWCA programs.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

YWCA Rhode Island is a nonprofit social services organization delivering community-based programs focused on women's empowerment, racial justice, and health education. Its core offerings include the ENCOREplus® breast cancer education program, the YW She Shines™ youth magazine and development program, the Women of Achievement awards, the Nowell Leadership Academy, Teen Parent Programs, and the Gini Duarte Memorial Scholarship. Fundraising is supported through donations, sponsorships, and an annual golf tournament.

Product overview

YWCA Rhode Island is a nonprofit social services organization offering multiple community programs focused on women's empowerment, health education, and youth development. The core programs include ENCOREplus®, a breast cancer education initiative; YW She Shines™, a youth development magazine and program; the Women of Achievement awards; the Gini Duarte Memorial Scholarship for female scholar-athletes; and the annual ENCOREplus® Golf Tournament fundraiser. Additional programs include Nowell Leadership Academy and Teen Parent Programs. These programs work together to advance the organization's mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ENCOREplus®: A systematic approach to women's health promotion, particularly breast cancer education. The program educates women about early detection and refers them to screening services while helping overcome barriers to preventative health care.
• YW She Shines™
• Women of Achievement Awards

Products and services

• ENCOREplus®
• YW She Shines™
• Women of Achievement Awards
• Gini Duarte Memorial Scholarship
• Nowell Leadership Academy
• Teen Parent Programs
• ENCOREplus® Golf Tournament

Quantifiable outcome

• Dedicated to Gini Duarte, who passed away from breast cancer in 1994, with the annual tournament providing a Gini Duarte Memorial Scholarship to female scholar/athletes.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Foster Country ClubcoreOthersVenue partner for the annual ENCOREplus golf tournament. Provides golf course facilities including green fees and golf carts for the event. The tournament is held at Foster Country Club with a 1:00pm shotgun start.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• YWCA USA: National umbrella organization of the YWCA movement, directly comparable as the parent federation governing local affiliates like YWCA Rhode Island, sharing mission, brand standards, and programmatic frameworks such as ENCOREplus and racial-justice initiatives.
• American Cancer Society (New England): Large national health nonprofit with regional presence in New England delivering cancer education, screening referrals, and survivor support; broader portfolio but comparable women's-health education programming to ENCOREplus.

Regional players

• YWCA of Central Massachusetts: Neighboring regional YWCA affiliate serving central Massachusetts with similar women's empowerment, racial justice, and community programs; closely comparable in mission, program mix, and nonprofit operating model to YWCA Rhode Island.
• YWCA Boston: Another nearby YWCA affiliate delivering women's empowerment, youth development, and advocacy programs in the New England region; comparable in scope and mission but operates in a larger metropolitan market than YWCA Rhode Island.

Direct peers

• Girls Inc. National nonprofit focused on empowering girls and young women through education, leadership, and advocacy; directly comparable mission and youth-development programming (Nowell Leadership Academy, YW She Shines) targeting similar female youth segments.
• Planned Parenthood of Southern New England: Regional affiliate providing women's health education, breast and reproductive health services, and advocacy across Rhode Island and Connecticut; closely comparable in women's health education mission and Rhode Island service area to ENCOREplus programming.
• United Way of Rhode Island: Statewide Rhode Island community fundraising and grantmaking nonprofit operating similarly as a donor-supported intermediary; comparable in donation-based revenue model, Rhode Island service geography, and grant-funded program delivery.
• Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island: Rhode Island-based nonprofit providing social services including refugee resettlement, family support, and women's empowerment programs; directly comparable in Rhode Island geography, nonprofit model, and women-and-family service mission.

Emerging players

• Susan G. Komen New England: Breast cancer-focused nonprofit running education, screening, and fundraising events (including runs and golf tournaments) in the New England region; overlapping mission with ENCOREplus breast cancer education and comparable golf-tournament fundraising format.

Others

• Rhode Island Foundation: Largest community foundation in Rhode Island and a likely grantmaker to local nonprofits like YWCA Rhode Island; comparable Rhode Island footprint and donor ecosystem, though operating as a grantmaker rather than direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ywca_ri
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ywca-of-rhode-island

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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