YWCA of Hawai‘i Island

What YWCA of Hawai‘i Island does

YWCA of Hawai'i Island is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Hilo, Hawaii, founded in 1919 and affiliated with YWCA USA. The organization delivers social services across Hawaii County through three cornerstone programs: Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) providing 24/7 crisis hotline, advocacy, SANE-nurse-coordinated forensic exams, and trauma-informed counseling for survivors of all ages and genders; Healthy Families Hawai'i Island, a home visiting program for pregnant women, expectant fathers, and caregivers of newborns funded primarily through federal HRSA and Hawaii State Department of Health grants; and YWCA Preschool, a NAEYC-accredited developmental preschool serving children ages 2-5 with year-round full-day care, meals, and an on-site mental health counselor.

The organization operates from three Hilo locations and employs 40+ staff serving thousands of keiki, families, and survivors island-wide annually. YWCA of Hawai'i Island handles over 2,150 crisis and support calls per year related to sexual violence. Its preschool charges tuition of $1,100/month (ages 4-5) and $1,150/month (2-year-olds) with drop-in care at $65/day, supplemented by Preschool Open Doors subsidies and internal tuition assistance programs.

Revenue is sourced from federal and state grants (including a $1.1M HRSA home visiting expansion award in 2024), foundation grants (Hawaii Community Foundation, Castle Foundation, Stupski Foundation, Puahi Keiki Scholars), United Way partnership, individual donations, event fundraising (Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, Remarkable People luncheon), and preschool program fees. The organization is currently executing a $21 million Building a Bright Future capital campaign to expand its downtown Hilo campus with a new preschool facility projected to increase student capacity by approximately 40%.

Name

YWCA of Hawai‘i Island

Legal name

YWCA of Hawaii Island

Website

https://ywcahawaiiisland.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YWCA of Hawai'i Island is a Hilo-based nonprofit providing sexual assault crisis services, home visiting for new families, and accredited preschool care across Hawaii County through three core programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child Care Services (62441), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Behavioral Health & MTSS/RTI Tiered SEL Supports (EDAKAMAE)

Keywords

• Sexual assault support
• Family home visiting
• Developmental preschool
• Crisis intervention services
• Community nonprofit programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hilo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Flexible one-time donations, recurring monthly support, and legacy giving from individual donors
2. Event Fundraising: Revenue raised through signature events including Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, Remarkable People luncheon, and other fundraising activities. Sponsorships at various levels (Platinum $2,400, Gold $1,900, Silver $1,500)
3. Government Grants: Federal funding including $1,102,000 from HRSA for Home Visiting program expansion; supported by Hawaii State Department of Health, Maternal and Child Health Branch
4. Preschool Tuition: Monthly tuition for full-time preschool care: $1,100/month for ages 4-5, $1,150/month for 2-year-olds. Includes drop-in care at $65/day
5. Tuition Assistance: Preschool Open Doors program helps families afford preschool with subsidies; temporary tuition assistance available (up to 50% off for 3-6 months)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

YWCA of Hawai‘i Island is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization that delivers direct community services across Hawai‘i County through three core programs: Sexual Assault Support Services (24/7 crisis hotline, advocacy, medical forensic exam accompaniment, and trauma-informed counseling); Healthy Families Hawai‘i Island (voluntary home visiting for families with newborns through age 3 in East Hawai‘i); and YWCA Preschool (nationally accredited, year-round full-day developmental preschool for children ages 2–5). The organization also offers a Teen Dating violence prevention program and web/text crisis chat, and is sustained by individual donations, foundation and corporate sponsorships, government grants, preschool tuition, and fundraising events.

Product overview

YWCA of Hawai'i Island operates as a nonprofit social services organization offering a portfolio of community programs centered on three core service areas: Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) providing 24/7 crisis hotline, advocacy, and counseling for survivors; Healthy Families Hawai'i Island delivering home visiting services for families with young children; and YWCA Preschool providing nationally accredited developmental early childhood education. Additional programs include a Teen Dating violence prevention program, virtual support services via web chat and text, and community events including the annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser and Remarkable People recognition luncheon. The organization is currently executing a Building a Bright Future capital campaign to expand its preschool facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS): Island-wide crisis intervention, care, advocacy and healing services for victims and survivors of sexual assault, including 24-hour crisis hotline, medical forensic exams, and counseling.
• Healthy Families Hawai'i Island
• YWCA Preschool

Products and services

• Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) Island-wide crisis intervention, advocacy, and counseling services for sexual assault victims and survivors, available 24/7 via hotline, text, and web chat. Includes medical forensic exam accompaniment, police interview advocacy, and trauma-informed counseling for survivors and family members.
• Healthy Families Hawai‘i Island Voluntary home visiting program partnering with parents to address individual needs, set family goals, build healthy home environments, and connect families with helpful services, including developmental screening for newborns through age 3 in East Hawai‘i.
• YWCA Preschool Nationally accredited (NAEYC) developmental preschool serving children ages 2–5 with year-round full-day care, breakfast/lunch/snack, on-site mental health counseling, and a Family Hui program. Monthly tuition is $1,100 (ages 4–5) or $1,150 (2-year-olds), with $65/day drop-in care.
• Teen Dating Program Educational resources and support services that help teenagers recognize warning signs of abuse, understand consent, and access crisis contacts for unhealthy or violent relationships.
• Web Chat and Text Support Services Confidential web chat and text crisis support for survivors of sexual assault, delivered through the Resource Connect platform and staffed by SASS advocates during weekday business hours.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYWCA of Hawaiʻi Island is a United Way partner organization. United Way affiliation provides funding support and community referral network connections for the nonprofit's services.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• YWCA of Oahu: Another Hawaii-based local YWCA affiliate providing domestic violence services, sexual assault support, and housing programs. Most direct peer given shared YWCA USA affiliation, similar mission, and overlapping service lines (sexual assault, family services).
• Parents And Children Together (PACT): Hawaii-wide nonprofit offering early childhood education, family strengthening, domestic violence intervention, and youth programs. Direct peer in Hawaii with similar mix of ECE, family support, and crisis services.
• Child & Family Service (Hawaii): Hawaii's largest nonprofit providing family counseling, child abuse prevention, early childhood, and mental health services statewide. Direct peer given overlapping family-services, child welfare, and counseling offerings on multiple islands.
• YWCA Kauai: Neighboring Hawaii-island YWCA affiliate offering domestic violence intervention, sexual assault services, and child care. Closely comparable mission, structure, and YWCA USA affiliation.

Regional players

• Family Support Hawaii: Hawaii Island-focused (West Hawaii) family resource and home visiting program. Regional peer with overlapping Healthy Families-style home visiting and family support services on the same island.
• Big Island Substance Abuse Council (BISAC): Hawaii Island-based nonprofit providing substance abuse prevention, treatment, and adolescent counseling services. Regional peer with overlapping teen behavioral health and crisis intervention scope.
• Hawaii Children's Action Alliance: Hawaii statewide child advocacy nonprofit focused on early childhood and family economic stability. Peer in the early childhood / family services ecosystem, though primarily advocacy rather than direct services.

Others

• Aloha United Way: Hawaii's largest United Way organization and an active YWCA partner. Functioning as a funding intermediary and referral network, it is a strategic ecosystem partner for community resource coordination.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities Hawaii: Largest Hawaii human services nonprofit with broad portfolio including early childhood, immigration, housing, and senior services. Established incumbent competing for similar government and foundation funding pools.
• Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division: Major social services provider on Hawaii Island offering family support, emergency assistance, and youth programs. Broad incumbent overlapping on community-based social services and disaster response.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/YWCAofHawaiiIsland
• Instagraminstagram.com/ywcaofhawaiiisland
• Xtwitter.com/YWCAHawaii

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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