HAVEN in Lee County

What HAVEN in Lee County does

HAVEN in Lee County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit social services organization headquartered in Sanford, North Carolina, that provides confidential crisis intervention and victim services across Lee County. Founded in 1985 and incorporated in October 1987 under the name HAVEN in Lee County (rebranded in 1995), the organization operates the only confidential violence prevention and sexual assault program serving all of Lee County. Its service portfolio includes a 30-bed emergency shelter housed in a 10,000 square foot consolidated facility, a 24-hour crisis hotline, court advocacy, case management, bilingual support, and peer recovery coaching. The organization addresses domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking through both residential and non-residential programs, and has more recently extended into substance use recovery via peer coaching.

Name

HAVEN in Lee County

Legal name

Haven In Lee County

Website

https://havenlee.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HAVEN in Lee County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Sanford, NC that operates the only confidential domestic violence and sexual assault program in Lee County, providing a 30-bed shelter, 24-hour crisis hotline, advocacy, case management, bilingual support, and peer recovery coaching to victims free of charge.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Support Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Sexual assault support
• Victim advocacy
• Crisis shelter
• Trauma counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Sanford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: Supported by state and federal grants for domestic violence and sexual assault services
2. United Way Funding: United Way of Lee County partnership providing ongoing funding support
3. Foundation Grants: Funding from various foundations supporting violence prevention and victim services
4. Community Donations: Donations from community members, churches, civic organizations, small businesses and large corporations

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HAVEN in Lee County provides free, confidential emergency shelter (30 beds in a 10,000-square-foot facility) and comprehensive victim advocacy services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and rape in Lee County, NC. Its integrated service model includes 24/7 crisis hotline, hospital and law enforcement accompaniment, court advocacy for protective orders, individualized case management, bilingual support, and peer recovery coaching, all delivered from a single consolidated facility.

Product overview

HAVEN in Lee County is a non-profit social services organization offering a unified suite of crisis intervention and support services for domestic violence and sexual assault victims. The organization operates as a single integrated service model combining shelter (Haven Shelter with 30 beds and 10,000 square feet), victim advocacy, a 24/7 crisis hotline, court advocacy, case management, bilingual support, and peer recovery coaching—all delivered through one centralized facility at 215 Bracken Street, Sanford, NC. Services are designed to guide victims from immediate crisis through shelter, legal proceedings, and long-term independent living.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Haven Shelter Free emergency shelter providing safe room and board for women, men, and their children fleeing abusive situations. The 10,000-square-foot facility offers 30 beds, state-of-the-art security, 24-hour staff support, secure outdoor play space, laundry, kitchen, and meeting rooms for support groups. Designed for clients seeking long-term housing and healing.
• Victim Advocacy Services Comprehensive advocacy for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault including crisis intervention, hospital accompaniment, law enforcement accompaniment, support at legal proceedings, and access to professional counseling. Designed to guide clients and families through crisis and into long-term recovery.
• 24/7 Crisis Hotline Continuous phone-based crisis intervention support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Reachable at 919.774.8923.
• Court Advocacy On-site and courthouse support for victims including guidance and assistance in obtaining Domestic Violence Protective Orders (DVPO) and filing Victim's Compensation claims. Available Monday–Friday 8:30am–2:00pm at the courthouse.
• Case Management Individualized case management for each client and family, including development of long-term plans for sustaining independent and violence-free living. Available Monday–Friday during office hours.
• Bilingual Advocacy Bilingual support and advocacy services ensuring accessibility for non-English speaking victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, complemented by a multilingual website available in Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Russian, and Spanish.
• Peer Support and Recovery Coaching Peer support specialist and recovery coaching services for individuals in active addiction, including those with co-occurring abuse experiences. Promotes wellness and harm reduction while ensuring a non-judgmental healing environment.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Sheriff's DepartmentcoreOthersLaw enforcement partnership for victim referrals, safety planning, and coordinated community response to domestic violence cases in Lee County
• Sanford Police DepartmentcoreOthersLaw enforcement partnership for victim referrals, accompaniment to police station, and coordinated response to domestic violence and sexual assault
• Central Carolina Community HospitalcoreOthersHealthcare partnership for hospital accompaniment of sexual assault survivors and coordination of medical care for victims
• Lee County Department of Social ServicescoreOthersSocial services partnership for case management, family support, and coordinated care for victims and their children
• Lee County SchoolscoreOthersEducation partnership providing school supplies for children in shelter and coordinated support for families
• Lee County Court SystemcoreOthersJudicial partnership providing court advocacy, assistance with protective orders, and support at legal proceedings for victims

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• InterAct (formerly Wake County Coalition Against Domestic Violence): Non-profit in adjacent Wake County, NC providing shelter, advocacy, and counseling for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Most directly comparable NC peer operating a similar integrated service model in a neighboring county.
• Safe Alliance: Charlotte, NC-based non-profit providing shelter, DV/SA advocacy, and sexual trauma services across Mecklenburg County. Operates a comparable consolidated facility with shelter beds and 24-hour crisis line, making it a strong regional direct peer.
• Orange County Rape Crisis Center: North Carolina non-profit providing crisis intervention, advocacy, and counseling for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors in Orange County. Closely comparable in scope (county-level shelter-adjacent services) and geography.
• Family Service of the Piedmont: North Carolina non-profit serving multiple counties with DV/SA services, counseling, and case management. Comparable service mix and regional footprint to HAVEN.

Broad incumbents

• North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV): Statewide NC umbrella organization for DV programs and shelters. Comparable as a broader coordinating body that supports and funds county-level programs similar to HAVEN; serves as both a funder and policy peer.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 DV crisis hotline and referral resource. Comparable as a crisis-line operator and referral hub, though operating at national scale rather than county-level shelter provider.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): Largest national anti-sexual violence organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Comparable as a sexual-assault-specific crisis and advocacy provider, though at national scale rather than county-level shelter operator.
• Safe Horizon: Large NYC-based non-profit providing shelter, DV/SA victim services, and counseling. Comparable service portfolio (shelter + advocacy + hotline) at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• YWCA Central Carolinas: Regional YWCA chapter providing DV shelter, sexual violence services, and family advocacy in the broader Carolinas region. Comparable integrated DV/SA service model with similar grant funding mix.

Others

• United Way of Lee County: Local funding partner for HAVEN rather than a competitor, but a key ecosystem participant and comparator for understanding the local donor and grant infrastructure on which HAVEN depends.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HAVENinLeeCo
• Instagraminstagram.com/haveninleecounty

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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