YWCA Northeast Indiana

What YWCA Northeast Indiana does

YWCA Northeast Indiana is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving a six-county region of northeast Indiana (Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Noble, Wells, and Whitley). Founded in 1984 in its current local affiliation but operating as part of the national YWCA movement with more than a century of service, the organization delivers crisis intervention, shelter, advocacy, residential treatment, and education services targeting survivors of domestic violence, survivors of sexual violence, women with substance use disorders, and women seeking workforce development. Core programs include a 24/7 crisis hotline (800.441.4073), emergency shelter at Bonnie's House, residential addiction recovery in an 87-bed facility, one-on-one advocacy, therapy and housing coordination, the Dress for Success program, the Goldstein Family Scholarship Program, and the Prologue Project, all consolidated under The Hefner Center.

The organization holds no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is human-staffed, in-person, and largely facility-based. Its Addiction Recovery Program is certified by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction and accredited by CARF (Commission for Accreditation of Residential Facilities). The business model is contributed-revenue driven rather than transactional: direct services to clients are provided free of charge, funded through individual donations, corporate sponsorships (Justice Level $5,000, Empower Level $2,500, Table Level $1,250), tiered Sustaining Circle donors ($500–$3,000+ annually), foundation grants (Hefner, McMillen, AEP, Saint Joseph, Indiana FSSA), and a recurring event portfolio (Circle luncheon raising $145,000+ in 2021, Race for a Reason 5K, Music for a Mission, Coffee & Conversations, Dress for Success Fashion Week). Capital expansion has been financed through the New Doors Capital Campaign, with naming rights for the Hefner Center and Bonnie's House tied to major donor commitments. The organization is independently governed by a local board and is not part of any private-equity, venture-backed, or parent-owned corporate structure.

Name

YWCA Northeast Indiana

Legal name

YWCA Northeast Indiana

Website

https://ywcanein.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

YWCA Northeast Indiana is a Fort Wayne-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering 24/7 crisis intervention, domestic and sexual violence advocacy, emergency shelter at Bonnie's House, and CARF-accredited residential addiction recovery for women across a six-county northeast Indiana region, funded through donations, grants, and recurring fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Sexual violence services
• Addiction recovery services
• Crisis intervention services
• Women's empowerment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Wayne

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, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual and corporate donations through direct giving, event fundraising (Circle luncheon, Music for a Mission, Race for a Reason 5K), and sustaining circle donor program with tiered membership levels.
2. Foundation Grants: Major grants from foundations including William J. and Bonnie L. Hefner Foundation, McMillen Foundation, AEP Foundation, Saint Joseph Community Health Foundation ($40,000 grant), and Indiana Family and Social Services Administration's Division of Mental Health and Addiction.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors at various levels (Justice Level $5,000, Empower Level $2,500, Table Level $1,250) for Circle event and other fundraising initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

YWCA Northeast Indiana delivers free crisis intervention, emergency shelter, advocacy, and residential addiction recovery services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and women with substance use disorders in northeast Indiana. Core service lines include a 24/7 crisis hotline, on-site shelter (Bonnie's House), one-on-one advocacy and therapy, a CARF-accredited 87-bed residential addiction recovery program, and education/workforce development programs such as Dress for Success.

Product overview

YWCA Northeast Indiana is a non-profit social services organization offering a coordinated portfolio of advocacy, shelter, and recovery programs. Core services include Domestic Violence Services (with 24/7 crisis hotline and emergency shelter at Bonnie’s House), Sexual Violence Services, Addiction Recovery Services (intensive residential treatment with 87 beds), and Education Services. The organization runs multiple fundraising events including Circle (annual luncheon), Race for a Reason 5K, Music for a Mission concert, and Coffee & Conversations quarterly series. Additional programs include the Dress for Success Program, Goldstein Family Scholarship Program, and Prologue Project. Services are delivered primarily through The Hefner Center, a newly acquired facility completed via the New Doors Capital Campaign.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Hefner Center: The main building of YWCA Northeast Indiana, named after William J. and Bonnie L. Hefner Foundation for their significant support.
• Bonnie's House
• Circle
• Race for a Reason 5K Walk/Run
• Music for a Mission
• Coffee & Conversations
• Chapter by Chapter
• Dress for Success
• Goldstein Family Scholarship Program

Products and services

• Domestic Violence Services Crisis intervention, advocacy, and support services for individuals and families experiencing domestic violence, including a 24/7 crisis hotline (800.441.4073) and emergency shelter. Provided free of charge to clients.
• Sexual Violence Services Crisis response, advocacy, and ongoing counseling for survivors of sexual assault, delivered through the same 24/7 crisis hotline and on-site advocacy staff. Provided free of charge to clients.
• Addiction Recovery Services CARF-accredited and Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction-certified intensive residential treatment program for adult women with substance use disorder, providing 24-hour living support across 87 beds, weekly group sessions, individual counseling, NA meetings, and wrap-around life-skills services.
• Education Services Educational programs and personal development/empowerment services supporting women and community members in northeast Indiana.
• Goldstein Family Scholarship Program Scholarship program supporting individuals and families served by YWCA Northeast Indiana in their educational and career advancement goals.
• Dress for Success Program Workforce development program providing professional attire, career development support, and empowerment resources to help women become self-sufficient.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 764 adults with one-on-one domestic violence advocacy, the highest ever in agency history
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Parkview HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for 2020 Circle Luncheon event. Provided event support and promotional partnership.
• 1st Source BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTable Level sponsor ($1,250) for 2021 Circle event.
• Barnes & Thornburg LLPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTable Level sponsor ($1,250) for 2021 Circle event.
• Indiana Michigan PowerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTable Level sponsor ($1,250) for 2021 Circle event.
• Old National BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTable Level sponsor ($1,250) for 2021 Circle event.
• STAR Financial BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTable Level sponsor ($1,250) for 2021 Circle event.
• White House Black MarketminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated outfit of choice for Dress for Success Fashion Week winning model. Partner for inaugural virtual fashion week events in 2021 and 2022.
• John Buteyn - PFW School of MusicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer music professional who donated time, expertise, and studio space to help recovery program graduate record her song about her recovery journey.
• Alliance for HOPE InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCasey Gwinn, founder and president, served as keynote speaker for 2020 Circle event. Recognized expert in domestic violence and sexual assault dynamics.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• YWCA USA: National umbrella organization for 200+ local YWCA affiliates. Comparable as the parent brand and policy/advocacy body whose priorities and national funding partnerships shape the strategic context for YWCA Northeast Indiana.
• Parkview Health: Fort Wayne-based regional health system that includes Parkview Behavioral Health and has been a YWCA event sponsor. Comparable as the dominant regional healthcare provider whose behavioral health footprint both overlaps with and refers clients into YWCA's addiction recovery program.
• Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Statewide coalition providing training, policy advocacy, and funding distribution to Indiana domestic violence programs. Comparable as the state-level coordinating body that influences funding flows and standards for YWCA Northeast Indiana's DV shelter and advocacy services.

Direct peers

• YWCA of Greater Indianapolis: Indiana-based YWCA affiliate offering DV services, racial justice programming, and women's empowerment. Directly comparable because it operates the same YWCA-affiliated service mix (DV, sexual violence, advocacy) for a different Indiana region.
• Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana: Multi-service nonprofit operating behavioral health, housing, and recovery programs across Ohio and Indiana, including residential substance use treatment. Directly comparable as a similarly diversified nonprofit human services provider competing for overlapping state and foundation funding.
• Women's Care Center: Multi-state nonprofit providing women's health, pregnancy, and family support services with a strong Fort Wayne presence. Comparable as a women's-services nonprofit operating in the same northeast Indiana market with overlapping donor and referral networks.

Regional players

• Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana: Regional affiliate of a national mental health nonprofit serving northeast Indiana through education, advocacy, and referral. Comparable as a regional behavioral health nonprofit sharing the same six-county service area and competing for similar foundation and United Way funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ywca-northeast-indiana

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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