Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center

What Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center does

The Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center (EBCC) is a Rhode Island-based nonprofit organization founded in 1979 that provides free, confidential services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Headquartered in Warwick, RI, EBCC operates an integrated service platform comprising emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, crisis mental health counseling, support groups, crisis case management, court advocacy, law enforcement advocacy across 15 police departments, protective orders assistance, safety planning, and sexual assault services. The organization serves over 4,000 survivors annually and operates a 24-hour statewide helpline in partnership with Day One (Rhode Island). EBCC also runs professional training programs for police, schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations on topics including domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, teen dating violence, and LGBTQ+ issues affecting victims.

The organization's revenue model is entirely philanthropic: all client services are provided free of charge with no health insurance billing, and the operating budget is funded through individual donations, corporate contributions, government grants (including Office for Victims of Crime funding and public safety grants), and small donor programs such as the Peaceful Walkway engraved-brick initiative. Distribution is achieved through a multi-channel access network spanning a 24-hour hotline, walk-in services, embedded advocates at 15 police departments, a dedicated office at the Kent County Courthouse, emergency shelter at the Warwick headquarters, and community-based counseling locations. EBCC maintains membership in the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence (RICADV) and partners with Day One and No More RI to form a coordinated statewide ecosystem for survivor services.

EBCC's leadership is headed by Executive Director Judith Earle and Deputy Director Gina Scordino, supported by an Office Manager, Business Manager, Manager of Counseling Services, multiple crisis counselors, court advocates, law enforcement advocates, and a crisis case manager, with total headcount in the 11-50 range. The organization has no proprietary technology platform — its digital footprint is limited to a Wix-hosted website and standard contact channels (phone, email, fax, Facebook, Instagram) — and no AI or machine learning capabilities are disclosed.

Name

Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center

Legal name

The Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center

Website

https://ebccenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center (EBCC) is a Rhode Island-based nonprofit founded in 1979 that provides free, confidential domestic violence and sexual assault services — including emergency shelter, counseling, court advocacy, and embedded law enforcement advocacy across 15 police departments — to over 4,000 survivors annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

West Warwick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: The organization accepts one-time and monthly donations from individuals, tribute/memorial gifts, matching gifts through employer programs, Venmo (@ebccenter) and PayPal contributions, and in-kind donations of clothing, hygiene products, household essentials, and gift cards to various retailers.
2. Government Grants and Funded Programs: EBCC receives funding through government grants including Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) funding and public safety grants to support survivors and maintain programs such as crisis case management, advocacy, and training services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center (EBCC) provides free, confidential, comprehensive services to individuals and families affected by domestic violence and sexual assault in Rhode Island. Offerings include emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, crisis counseling, support groups, court advocacy, law enforcement advocacy embedded in 15 police departments, crisis case management, safety planning, protective orders assistance, and professional community trainings. All services are provided at no charge to survivors without using health insurance.

Product overview

The Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center (EBCC) is a domestic violence and sexual assault agency offering a comprehensive suite of services to individuals and families affected by interpersonal violence. The organization operates as a single integrated service platform rather than a modular product architecture, providing emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, crisis mental health counseling, support groups, crisis case management, court advocacy, law enforcement advocacy, educational trainings, protective orders assistance, safety planning, and sexual assault services. Additional offerings include volunteer and internship programs and a Peaceful Walkway brick donation initiative. Services are provided free of charge and include specialized children's services, advocacy, referrals, and community education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Safe Shelter Short-term, safe, confidential shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children, providing basic needs along with education on domestic violence, parenting, and financial literacy.
• Permanent Supportive Housing Housing program with no end date and wrap-around services available for victims who need long-term supportive housing.
• Crisis Mental Health Counseling Free individual crisis counseling for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, offered free of charge without using health insurance.
• Support Groups Support groups focusing on the dynamics of domestic violence and life after abuse, offered free of charge, including a dedicated LGBTQ Support Group.
• Crisis Case Management Free case management services including assistance applying for Rhode Island Crime Victim Compensation Fund, needs assessment, safety planning, crisis intervention, housing assistance, and referrals to social services and healthcare.
• Court Advocacy Program Assistance at Kent County Court House for filing Temporary Restraining Orders in District or Family Court, and support for domestic violence criminal cases including explaining rights, court processes, and coordination with prosecution.
• Law Enforcement Advocacy Advocates located in 15 police departments (Coventry, Cranston, East Greenwich, Foster, Glocester, Johnston, Lincoln, North Kingstown, North Providence, North Smithfield, Scituate, Smithfield, Warwick, West Greenwich, and West Warwick) providing crisis intervention, safety planning, and criminal justice system navigation for victims.
• Educational Trainings Professional trainings for communities on domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, teen dating violence, human trafficking, child sexual abuse, and LGBTQ+ issues affecting victims.
• Protective Orders Assistance Information and assistance with No Contact Orders and Restraining Orders, including guidance on filing in Family Court, District Court, or Superior Court.
• Safety Planning Guidance for individuals staying in, leaving, or who have left abusive relationships, including information on abuser patterns, safety locations, important documents, and available resources.
• Sexual Assault Services Support on the phone, individual counseling services, assistance during the criminal justice process, referrals for other services, and information about forensic medical examinations for survivors of sexual assault.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,000 survivors served annually with free advocacy, counseling, and emergency shelter services
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Warwick Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement advocates employed by EBCC work directly at Warwick Police Department to provide enhanced services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking and stalking. Advocates receive supervision from EBCC and provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and criminal justice system navigation.
• West Warwick Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement advocates employed by EBCC work directly at West Warwick Police Department to provide enhanced services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking and stalking.
• Kent County Court HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEBCC maintains an office on the third floor of Kent County Court House to assist victims with filing Temporary Restraining Orders in District or Family Court and provides court advocacy for domestic violence criminal cases.
• Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence (RICADV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEBCC is a member of the RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a statewide organization working to end domestic violence through advocacy, education, and support for member agencies and victims.
• Day One (Rhode Island)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDay One partners with EBCC through law enforcement advocates who are employed by local domestic violence agencies and/or Day One, with offices at police departments. Day One provides the 24-hour Victims of Crime Helpline (1-800-494-8100) and can arrange for advocates to meet victims at police departments.
• No More RIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNo More RI is a local project working to raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault, partnering with organizations like EBCC to amplify messaging and resources.
• Coventry Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw Enforcement Advocate Stephanie DiIorio provides advocacy services at Coventry Police Department (also covers East Greenwich, North Kingstown, and West Greenwich).
• Cranston Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw Enforcement Advocate Dayanara Monzon provides advocacy services at Cranston Police Department and Johnston Police Department.
• CVS HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate donor supporting EBCC's mission to serve survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Corvette Club of RIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate donor and community supporter of EBCC's mission.
• Greenwood Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate donor supporting EBCC's services to survivors.
• Townfair TireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate donor supporting EBCC's mission.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): National membership and policy organization supporting DV programs including EBCC through its coalition network. Not a service-delivery competitor, but the dominant national body whose policy and funding decisions shape EBCC's operating environment.

Direct peers

• Women's Resource Center of Woonsocket: Northern Rhode Island domestic violence agency providing crisis intervention, shelter, and advocacy, also a member of the RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Direct peer on service model, regional Rhode Island scope, and coalition membership.
• Sojourner House: Providence, Rhode Island-based nonprofit providing shelter and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence and homelessness. Directly comparable to EBCC in mission, Rhode Island footprint, embedded advocacy, and shelter-based service model.
• Day One (Rhode Island): Rhode Island statewide sexual assault services provider that operates the same 1-800-494-8100 helpline referenced in EBCC's data and partners with EBCC on law enforcement advocate staffing. Direct peer in sexual assault crisis intervention and statewide helpline operations.
• YWCA Rhode Island: Rhode Island chapter of the national YWCA network providing domestic violence shelter, advocacy, and education. Comparable service mix (shelter, counseling, advocacy) and Rhode Island footprint, but with broader national branding and back-office infrastructure.
• Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center: Rhode Island domestic violence and sexual assault agency serving the Blackstone Valley region. Provides shelter, counseling, and court advocacy similar to EBCC's, and is part of the same RICADV coalition ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Crossroads Rhode Island: Larger Rhode Island housing and homelessness nonprofit that intersects with DV/SA services. Broader in scope than EBCC (homelessness + housing-first) but overlaps materially on emergency shelter and case management for DV survivors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elizabeth-buffum-chace-center

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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