A Woman's Place

What A Woman's Place does

A Woman's Place (AWP) is a private 501(c)(3) community benefit nonprofit founded in 1976 in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, and currently headquartered in Doylestown, Bucks County. It is the only dedicated domestic violence community benefit organization serving Bucks County, and operates a comprehensive, integrated service stack spanning a 24-hour crisis hotline (1-800-220-8116), a confidential full-service emergency shelter, individual and group counseling (including EMDR trauma therapy), civil legal representation and PFA court accompaniment through a Victim Response Team, rapid rehousing and HUD Category 4 homelessness services, prevention education delivered into Bucks County schools and healthcare settings (Peace Works, Choose Kind, Medical Advocacy Program), and a Young Adult Advisory Board youth leadership initiative. Specialized group curricula include BRAVING (9-week trust-building program based on Brené Brown's framework) and Becoming U (trauma recovery psychoeducation). AWP also operates 'In Full Swing,' a boutique thrift store at 225 West State Street, Doylestown, whose 100% of profits fund AWP programs and which allows AWP clients to shop free of charge.

The organization's business model is a hybrid nonprofit revenue stack with no fees charged to clients. Funding sources include individual donations (with a stated $500,000 annual fundraising goal and a 50-for-50 monthly giving circle), corporate and workplace giving (payroll deduction, matching gifts), government grants (Bucks County funded the original and new safehouse construction), planned/estate gifts (bequests, charitable trusts), and thrift store earned income. The organization is governed by a 13-member Board of Directors and led by Executive Director Jen Locker with seven functional directors covering Legal Services, Prevention Education, Supportive Services, Retail Operations, Finance, Housing Services, and Development. Distribution is exclusively regional — Bucks County, Pennsylvania — through direct service delivery (hotline, shelter, counseling, legal offices), school and healthcare partnerships, community events (Chocolate Lovers' Fantasy Gala, Coach Bag Bingo, Candlelight Vigil, 50th Anniversary Golden Soirée), and a multichannel digital presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. AWP holds partnerships with the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV), the Bucks County District Attorney's office, the Bucks County Women's Advocacy Coalition, and a broad network of local businesses and healthcare providers.

Name

A Woman's Place

Legal name

A Woman's Place

Website

https://awomansplace.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

A Woman's Place is the sole 501(c)(3) domestic violence community benefit organization serving Bucks County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1976. It provides free crisis intervention, shelter, counseling, legal representation, rehousing, and prevention education to survivors, their children, and the broader community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Victim Services & Witness Assistance (Justice System) (BPAIAFAJ), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Crisis intervention
• Victim advocacy
• Trauma counseling
• Emergency shelter

Headquarters

HQ city

Doylestown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: AWP relies on private donations from individuals to fund operations and programs. The organization has a $500,000 annual fundraising goal and runs a monthly giving circle program (50 for 50) for recurring donors.
2. Corporate & Employer Giving: Workplace giving programs including payroll deduction, matching gifts, and corporate sponsorships. Employers can designate AWP as payroll deduction beneficiary.
3. Thrift Store Revenue: In Full Swing thrift store at 225 W. State Street, Doylestown generates revenue from clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry sales. AWP clients shop free. 100% of profits fund AWP programs and services.
4. Planned Giving & Estate Gifts: Bequests, life insurance beneficiary designations, charitable trusts, retirement asset gifts, and other estate planning vehicles provide long-term sustainable funding.
5. Government Grants: Bucks County provided funding for safehouse construction. Organization participates in PCADV statewide initiatives.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

A Woman's Place provides free, confidential domestic violence intervention and prevention services to survivors and their children in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, including a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, individual and group counseling, trauma therapy (including EMDR), civil legal representation and PFA court accompaniment, victim response advocacy, rapid rehousing, prevention education in schools and workplaces, and youth leadership programs. The organization also operates the In Full Swing thrift store, with 100% of profits funding programs and clients shopping free.

Product overview

A Woman's Place is a nonprofit organization (not a technology company) providing a comprehensive suite of domestic violence support services in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1976, it operates as a collection of interconnected programs rather than a software product. Core offerings include a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, individual and group counseling, trauma-focused therapy including EMDR, civil legal representation, victim response team with court accompaniment, and rehousing services. The organization also operates 'In Full Swing,' a boutique thrift store that funds programs while providing free shopping for clients. Prevention education encompasses school-based programs (Peace Works, Choose Kind), youth leadership through the Young Adult Advisory Board, and community trainings. Specialized empowerment programs include BRAVING (9-week trust-building curriculum based on Brené Brown's research) and Becoming U (9-week trauma recovery psychoeducation). All services are free, private, and confidential.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• In Full Swing: Boutique thrift store located at 225 West State Street, Doylestown PA 18901, selling women's, men's, and children's clothing, shoes, accessories, and jewelry. 100% of profits fund AWP programs and services.

Products and services

• 24-Hour Hotline A free, private, and confidential 24-hour crisis hotline (1-800-220-8116) that provides immediate support, information, safety planning, and referrals for domestic violence survivors ages 14 and older, serving as the gateway to all AWP services.
• Emergency Shelter A full-service emergency shelter at a confidential and secure Bucks County location, providing safe housing, food, clothing, counseling, advocacy, and supportive services for domestic violence survivors and their children.
• Individual and Group Counseling Free, confidential counseling services for domestic violence survivors, including individual crisis counseling, support groups, trauma-focused therapy, and EMDR trauma therapy.
• Civil Legal Representation Legal representation and advice for victims of domestic violence in custody, support, divorce, equitable distribution, and Protection From Abuse (PFA) proceedings.
• Victim Response Team Court-based advocacy program delivering information, options counseling, and accompaniment for survivors navigating criminal, PFA, and contempt court processes, with staff partnering with the Bucks County District Attorney's office.
• Rehousing Services Rapid Rehousing and Coordinated Entry services for clients meeting HUD Category 4 homelessness requirements, including case management and rental assistance to help survivors secure stable housing.
• Children's Programs Counseling and supportive services for children ages 3-18 impacted by domestic violence, including emotional support sessions, parental guidance, and seasonal programs such as yoga and art groups.
• Prevention Education Community- and school-based domestic violence awareness and prevention education programs serving elementary, middle, and high school students as well as adults in workplaces and community settings.
• BRAVING Program A 9-week empowerment program helping participants rebuild trust and connection based on Brené Brown's research, covering boundaries, reliability, accountability, vault, integrity, nonjudgment, and generosity.
• Becoming U A free 9-week psychoeducation program for survivors focused on trauma recovery, empowerment, and self-care, covering trauma, domestic violence, grief, self-esteem, and healthy relationships.
• In Full Swing Thrift Store A boutique thrift store in Doylestown, PA selling women's, men's, and children's clothing, shoes, accessories, and jewelry. AWP clients and their families shop free of charge, and 100% of store profits fund AWP's domestic violence programs.
• Young Adult Advisory Board (YAAB) A youth leadership program for ages 14-18 that raises awareness about dating violence and helps shape AWP's prevention work in Bucks County.
• Peace Works A 45-minute interactive in-class program for grades 4-5 that teaches healthy friendships, communication, boundaries, and self-esteem, delivered in Bucks County elementary schools.
• Choose Kind A three-week program for grade 6 that explores healthy relationships, diversity, and self-esteem, delivered in Bucks County middle schools.
• Medical Advocacy Program Educational materials and professional trainings that equip healthcare workers in Bucks County to screen for domestic violence and connect affected patients with AWP services.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWP participates in PCADV statewide initiatives including the Civil Legal Representation Program. Advocates travel to Harrisburg with PCADV to speak with representatives about domestic violence funding and legislation.
• Bucks County SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool partnerships for Peace Works (grades 4-5), Choose Kind (grade 6), and dating violence education programs in middle and high schools throughout Bucks County.
• Healthcare Providers in Bucks CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical Advocacy Program provides training to healthcare workers on domestic violence screening and response, creating referral pathways for survivors.
• Bucks County District Attorney's OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStaff partner with the District Attorney's office to acknowledge victims' rights and provide court accompaniment through the criminal justice process.
• Bucks County Women's Advocacy CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of domestic violence advocates working together on advocacy and system change efforts in Bucks County.
• 100+ Local Businesses and VendorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal businesses served as event sponsors and in-kind donors for 50th Anniversary Golden Soirée, including restaurants, theaters, retailers, and service businesses across Bucks County.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV): Statewide coalition of which AWP is an active member, providing civil legal representation and advocacy programs. Directly comparable as a DV-specific social services organization operating in Pennsylvania with overlapping program scope (legal services, advocacy, shelters).
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: Operates a 24/7 crisis hotline, safety planning, and referral services for DV survivors nationwide. Directly comparable to AWP's 24-hour hotline (1-800-220-8116) and serves the same survivor population, though at national rather than county scale.
• YWCA Bucks County: Regional nonprofit operating in the same Bucks County geography as AWP, offering DV/sexual violence services, shelter, and prevention education. Most direct geographic peer and likely collaborator/competitor for local funding.
• Casa de Esperanza: National organization focused on DV in Latino communities, operating shelters and a 24-hour hotline. Comparable service mix (hotline, shelter, advocacy) though with a culturally specific mission different from AWP's general Bucks County focus.

Regional players

• Safe Horizon: Largest victim services nonprofit in New York City, operating DV hotlines, shelters, counseling, and legal advocacy. Highly comparable service portfolio to AWP, but focused on NYC rather than Bucks County, PA.
• Turning Point of Lehigh Valley: Regional DV nonprofit serving Lehigh Valley and surrounding Pennsylvania counties. Comparable service model (shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, prevention education) and operates within adjacent Pennsylvania geography.
• Women Against Abuse: Philadelphia-based DV nonprofit operating shelters, hotline, legal services, and prevention education. Direct functional peer to AWP, with comparable program mix, located in adjacent Pennsylvania geography.

Others

• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): National advocacy and policy organization for DV service providers. AWP engages with NNEDV through PCADV; comparable as a sector infrastructure peer serving the same beneficiary population.
• Futures Without Violence: National policy and training organization focused on DV and health, including healthcare-provider DV screening protocols. Comparable to AWP's Medical Advocacy Program and prevention education infrastructure.

Emerging players

• love is respect (National Dating Abuse Helpline): National resource targeting teen and young adult dating violence, operated by Break the Cycle/NNEDV. Comparable to AWP's YAAB and school-based dating violence prevention programs for the same youth demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/awomansplace
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/a-woman-s-place-bucks-county
• Instagraminstagram.com/awpbucks
• Xx.com/AWPbucks

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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