Partnership Against Domestic Violence

What Partnership Against Domestic Violence does

Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 1975 by Susan May and incorporated in 1977. It is the first and largest domestic violence organization in Georgia, serving the Atlanta metropolitan area with a primary focus on Fulton and Gwinnett Counties. PADV provides a comprehensive continuum of services to domestic violence survivors, including a 24/7 crisis hotline, two emergency shelters (approximately 100 beds total, including a new 14,000 sq ft Fulton facility opened in 2025 on a 3.5-acre property serving up to 72 survivors), legal advocacy at county courthouses and jails, supportive housing across four projects partnering with 65+ landlords, licensed trauma-informed counseling, support groups, safety planning, financial assistance, and teen dating violence prevention education. The organization serves over 10,000 clients annually.

PADV's service portfolio is delivered through direct programs, annual events (Hearts with Hope Gala, Women in Action Forum, Candlelight Vigil, Teen Summit, DV Clinical Experience), and donor engagement vehicles (Circle of Hope monthly giving, Leave a Legacy planned giving, Legacy Society recognition, Redemptive Soul merchandise on Shopify, and the Courageous Conversations podcast). Underlying technology is operational rather than product-focused, leveraging Blackbaud for donation processing and donor management, Trellis for event registration, Constant Contact for email, Adobe Sign for client intake forms, and Shopify for the Redemptive Soul e-commerce store.

PADV's business model is nonprofit and donation-funded. Revenue streams include individual donations (one-time and Circle of Hope recurring monthly gifts from $10 to $1,000), event fundraising (gala, breakfast, vigil), corporate sponsorships (Northside Hospital, Cox Enterprises, Primerica, Genuine Parts Company, Kaiser Permanente, Bank of America), government grants (Fulton County, Gwinnett County, Georgia Department of Human Services, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council), planned giving (bequests, charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities), in-kind donations, and merchandise revenue. All direct services to survivors are provided at no cost. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Kristen Hoskinson (Allianz Commercial) and led by President and CEO Katha D. Blackwell, who has served as a domestic violence advocate for over 20 years.

Name

Partnership Against Domestic Violence

Legal name

Partnership Against Domestic Violence

Website

https://padv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Partnership Against Domestic Violence is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1975 in Atlanta, Georgia, providing emergency shelter, legal advocacy, supportive housing, counseling, and prevention education to domestic violence survivors across Fulton and Gwinnett Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Support Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Emergency shelter services
• Crisis intervention support
• Victim advocacy services
• Community violence prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Recurring monthly donations through Circle of Hope program with giving levels from $10 to $1,000 per month, plus one-time donations from individual supporters.
2. Event Fundraising: Revenue from signature events including Hearts with Hope Gala, Women in Action Breakfast, Candlelight Vigil, Teen Summit, and DV Clinical Experience.
3. Planned Giving: Estate planning options including bequests, retirement accounts, life insurance, charitable remainder trusts, and charitable gift annuities.
4. Merchandise Sales: Redemptive Soul merchandise store sells apparel and accessories with proceeds supporting PADV programs.
5. Government Grants: Funding from government entities including Fulton County, Gwinnett County, Georgia Dept. of Human Services, and Georgia Dept. of Community Affairs.
6. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors for events and ongoing organizational support from companies including Northside Hospital, Cox Enterprises, Primerica, and Genuine Parts Company.
7. In-Kind Donations: Donations of goods, services, and supplies to support shelter operations and client services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV) provides a comprehensive continuum of free, direct services to domestic violence survivors, including emergency shelter (approximately 100 beds across two facilities in Fulton and Gwinnett Counties), a 24/7 crisis hotline, legal advocacy for protection orders, trauma-informed counseling, supportive housing (rapid rehousing and permanent housing), community support groups, safety planning, and financial assistance. The organization also delivers teen dating violence prevention programming, community-based training for schools and employers, and operates educational media such as the Courageous Conversations podcast.

Product overview

Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV) operates as a nonprofit social service organization providing a comprehensive suite of programs and services for domestic violence survivors rather than a technology product company. The core service portfolio centers on emergency shelter (two shelters in Gwinnett and Fulton County with ~100 beds), 24/7 crisis hotline, legal advocacy, supportive housing (four projects with 65 landlord partners), therapeutic/counseling services, community support groups, safety planning, financial assistance, DV Coordinated Entry, and teen dating violence prevention. Community education is delivered through DV Training/Speakers, the annual Teen Summit, and micro-lesson toolkits. PADV engages supporters through annual fundraising events (Hearts with Hope Gala, Women in Action Forum, Candlelight Vigil, DV Clinical Experience), monthly giving (Circle of Hope), planned giving (Leave a Legacy), in-kind donations, and Legacy Society recognition. The organization operates Redemptive Soul, a Shopify-based merchandise store, to generate program revenue. Media engagement includes the Courageous Conversations Podcast and educational resources (Domestic Violence 101, Warning Signs). Funding and operational infrastructure relies on Blackbaud (donations), Trellis (events), Constant Contact (email), Adobe Sign (forms), and Shopify (merchandise).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Circle of Hope: Monthly giving program offering recurring donation options at various levels (Advocate $10, Protector $25, Builder $50, Guardian $100, Legacy Partner $250, Visionary $500, Pillar of Hope $1,000).
• Legacy Society
• Hearts with Hope Gala

Products and services

• Emergency Shelter Emergency residential shelter providing up to 90-day stays for domestic violence survivors, with Empowerment Advocates for adults and Child Advocates for children. PADV operates two shelters in Gwinnett and Fulton County with approximately 100 total beds.
• 24/7 Crisis Line Round-the-clock crisis hotline providing safety planning, information, and support to domestic violence victims and those with questions about others who may be battered. Available at (404) 873-1766.
• Legal Advocacy Legal advocacy services guiding survivors through the process of obtaining Temporary Protection Orders (TPOs). Advocates are located at Gwinnett County Jail and Fulton County Safe Families Office to assist with navigating the legal system.
• Supportive Housing Program Four supportive housing projects including two Rapid Rehousing projects, one chronically homeless permanent supportive housing project, and one transitional housing project. Clients secure rental leases in their own name while PADV subsidizes a portion of rent.
• Counseling Services Therapeutic services including individual counseling with licensed therapists specializing in trauma-informed care, mental health resource sessions with triage specialists, and psychoeducation training and workshops.
• Community Support Groups Virtual support groups for survivors of domestic violence held on Thursdays. Provides ongoing communication, support, validation, and resources from people who have experienced similar situations.
• Safety Planning Safety planning assistance for survivors still in abusive relationships or those who have left. Includes guidance on emergency exits, safe contacts, important documents, code words, and documentation of incidents.
• Financial Assistance Survivors Home Initiative providing rental assistance and utility assistance for survivors leaving abusive relationships or who have left and need financial support.
• DV Coordinated Entry Housing assessment program for homeless domestic violence survivors. Assesses housing needs and adds survivors to the housing prioritization list, connecting them with supportive housing resources.
• Teen Dating Violence Prevention Program Education and prevention programming including the annual Teen Summit educating teens and adults about teen dating violence, plus micro-lesson toolkits for adults to discuss dating violence topics with youth.
• Community Outreach & Prevention Education Community trainings and presentations on domestic violence dynamics provided by outreach advocates. PADV's Prevention and Outreach team designs specific trainings for students, employees, and community groups, both virtual and in-person.
• Redemptive Soul Merchandise Store Online merchandise store powered by Shopify selling awareness apparel and accessories. Collections include Father's Day, Survivor, and Advocate collections. All proceeds support PADV programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 10,000 clients annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Northside HospitalcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presenting sponsor for Hearts with Hope Gala and Women in Action Forum. Major corporate healthcare partner supporting PADV's mission through event sponsorships and community health initiatives.
• Cox EnterprisescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner and sponsor supporting PADV events and programs. Cox Enterprises has been a longstanding community partner.
• United Way of Greater AtlantacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner providing support for PADV's programs and services. United Way is listed among leading partners supporting the organization's mission.
• Fulton CountycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment partner hosting PADV's Fulton shelter facility and legal advocacy services. Primary service area partner for domestic violence programming.
• Gwinnett CountycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment partner hosting PADV shelter and legal advocacy services at Gwinnett County Jail. Primary service area partner.
• Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerState government partner providing funding and coordination for victim compensation and domestic violence services.
• Georgia Department of Human ServicescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerState government partner providing funding and support for domestic violence programs and services.
• Georgia Department of Community AffairscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerState government partner supporting housing initiatives for domestic violence survivors including supportive housing programs.
• Present Technologies (Presentech)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-Kind sponsor for Hearts with Hope Gala providing in-kind donations and services for events.
• Harts & PetalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-Kind sponsor for Hearts with Hope Gala providing floral arrangements and decorations.
• BB Watkins Insurance AgencyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSecuring Safety sponsor for Women in Action Forum, providing event sponsorship support.
• For-Kind Property Owners/LandlordscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner65+ property owners and landlords partnering with PADV's Supportive Housing Program to provide rental housing for domestic violence survivors moving into their own homes.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NCADV (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence): National policy and advocacy organization addressing DV through public education and resource provision. Thematically aligned with PADV's prevention mission though focused on systems change rather than direct service.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 crisis hotline for DV survivors, serving as the federally designated partner of the broader DV ecosystem. Comparable to PADV's crisis line and educational mission at national scale.
• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): National social change organization supporting DV programs through policy, technology, and resource development. Adjacent to PADV through shared DV ecosystem focus.

Direct peers

• Safe Horizon: New York City-based nonprofit operating DV shelters, hotlines, counseling, and court advocacy. Closely comparable service continuum and target population to PADV's Atlanta program.
• Sanctuary for Families: NYC-based DV nonprofit offering emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and economic empowerment programs. Mirrors PADV's holistic service model.
• Interval House: Southern California DV nonprofit providing emergency shelter, counseling, legal services, and prevention education. Comparable shelter-plus-services continuum to PADV.
• Sojourner Family Peace Center: Milwaukee-based DV nonprofit operating shelter, advocacy, and supervised visitation services. Comparable co-located service model and survivor-centered approach to PADV.
• Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS): Wisconsin-based DV shelter and supportive services organization offering shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and community education. Closely comparable program mix to PADV.
• House of Ruth (Maryland): Mid-Atlantic DV nonprofit providing shelter, transitional housing, counseling, and legal services. Strong direct-service parallel to PADV with similar multi-program model.

Regional players

• Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Statewide coalition coordinating Georgia DV programs and policy advocacy. Operates in the same Georgia geography as PADV but focuses on systems-level coordination rather than direct service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/padv_org
• Xx.com/padvatlanta
• Facebookfacebook.com/padvatlanta
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/partnership-against-domestic-violence

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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