YWCA of Greater Portland

What YWCA of Greater Portland does

YWCA of Greater Portland is a private nonprofit organization founded in 1901 in Portland, Oregon, operating as part of the broader YWCA movement — described as the largest and oldest multiracial women's organization in the world and the largest provider of domestic violence services in the U.S. Its mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. The organization delivers strengths-based, trauma-informed, person-centered services under a Housing-First philosophy to vulnerable populations in the Portland metropolitan area.

The organization's core service portfolio comprises Survivor Services (safe housing, trauma-focused therapy, advocacy for survivors of domestic and sexual violence), Senior Services (housing stability and daily-living support for seniors on low fixed incomes), a Social Justice Program (workshops on systemic racism and community empowerment), Fiscal Sponsorships (administrative and financial oversight for grassroots projects), a Family Preservation Project, and a Domestic Violence Advocacy Certification program. Reported programmatic impact includes 1,052 survivors served, 626 free trauma-focused therapy sessions, and 2,630 seats filled in social justice workshops.

Revenue is generated through a combination of public donations, government grants and contracts, fiscal sponsorship fees, and foundation support (including named funds at the Oregon Community Foundation). Distribution is primarily direct and regional, with services accessed via in-person delivery, email-based service inquiries, and a 24-hour crisis line operated in partnership with Call to Safety. The organization employs 11–50 staff, is governed by a board of directors, and is led by an Interim Executive Director & CEO. No proprietary technology platform, AI capabilities, app, or API offering is disclosed.

Name

YWCA of Greater Portland

Legal name

YWCA of Greater Portland

Website

https://ywcapdx.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YWCA of Greater Portland is a Portland-based nonprofit, founded in 1901, providing trauma-informed Survivor Services, Senior Services, Social Justice programming, and Fiscal Sponsorships to vulnerable residents of the Portland metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gresham

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization relies on public donations and charitable contributions to fund its programs and services, as indicated by prominent 'Donate' calls-to-action throughout the website and the FY25 Annual Report referencing a year of delivering vital services.
2. Government Grants and Contracts: As a nonprofit provider of domestic violence services, YWCA likely receives government funding to support its survivor services programs.
3. Fiscal Sponsorship Program: YWCA offers fiscal sponsorships to support grassroots solutions and community vision, providing administrative and financial oversight for community projects in exchange for fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

YWCA of Greater Portland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers strengths-based, trauma-informed, person-centered social services in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. Core offerings include Survivor Services (safe confidential housing, trauma-focused therapy, and advocacy for survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence), Senior Services (housing stability and companionship support for low-income older adults), a Social Justice Program (workshops and education on racial equity), Fiscal Sponsorship services for grassroots organizations, a Family Preservation Project, and Domestic Violence Advocacy Certification training.

Product overview

YWCA of Greater Portland is a nonprofit social services organization offering a portfolio of programs focused on supporting vulnerable populations. The core service offerings include Survivor Services (for domestic and sexual violence survivors), Senior Services, Social Justice Programs, Fiscal Sponsorships, Family Preservation Project, and Domestic Violence Advocacy Certification. These programs are strengths-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered, operating under a Housing-First philosophy that prioritizes safe, confidential housing and eviction prevention. The organization serves survivors of domestic violence, seniors on low fixed incomes, and those working toward a more just and inclusive community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Survivor Services Comprehensive program for survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence offering safe, confidential housing, trauma-focused therapy sessions, advocacy, and crisis support referrals. Designed for individuals in the Portland area seeking safety, stability, and healing.
• Senior Services Person-centered support services for older adults on low, fixed incomes in the Portland area, including companionship visits, assistance with daily tasks, housing stability programs, eviction prevention, and a new volunteer program launching in 2026. Designed to help seniors age with dignity while remaining housed and independent.
• Social Justice Program Educational workshops and programming designed to promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity. Addresses systemic racism, community organizing, and racial equity, with 2,630 seats filled in social justice workshops as a reported impact metric. Designed for community members seeking to advance social justice education and empowerment.
• Fiscal Sponsorships Administrative and financial oversight services provided to grassroots organizations and community vision projects. YWCA serves as the fiscal sponsor, providing financial infrastructure, compliance, and administrative support so that smaller initiatives can pursue their community-focused missions.
• Family Preservation Project Program focused on keeping families together by providing necessary support services for families at risk. Designed to strengthen family stability and prevent family disruption through targeted support interventions.
• Domestic Violence Advocacy Certification

Quantifiable outcome

• 626 free trauma-focused therapy sessions provided
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Call to SafetycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner24-hour crisis line partner providing urgent support referrals for domestic violence survivors. Call to Safety (1-888-235-5333) serves as the crisis hotline referenced on the YWCA website.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Volunteers of America Oregon: Oregon affiliate of a national social services nonprofit delivering housing, behavioral health, and family services; comparable regional nonprofit service mix and government-grant funding model.
• YWCA of Seattle-King County: Sister regional YWCA chapter providing a comparable mix of DV survivor services, housing, and social justice programming; the most direct structural peer to YWCA of Greater Portland in scale and service mix.
• YWCA Greater Los Angeles: Large regional YWCA chapter offering domestic violence services, housing, and economic empowerment programming; directly comparable service portfolio at significantly larger scale.
• Bradley Angle House: Portland-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, housing, and advocacy for survivors of domestic and sexual violence; direct local competitor serving an overlapping client base.
• Raphael House of Portland: Portland-based nonprofit operating confidential shelter, housing, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence; directly overlaps with YWCA's Survivor Services program in the same metro.
• Catholic Charities of Oregon: Regional faith-based social services nonprofit providing housing, family services, and senior support across Oregon; comparable regional nonprofit operating model and service breadth.
• Transition Projects: Portland-based nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness; directly overlaps with YWCA's housing and senior stability programs in the same geography.
• Rose Haven: Portland day shelter and resource center serving women, children, and gender-nonconforming survivors of trauma; directly comparable community-based service model in the same metro.

Broad incumbents

• YWCA USA: National umbrella organization for the YWCA movement, coordinating advocacy, standards, and resource sharing across local chapters; broader strategic and brand-level peer.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 crisis and referral service for DV survivors; broadly comparable service mission at national scale, and overlaps directly with YWCA's Call to Safety crisis partnership.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/YWCAPortland
• Facebookfacebook.com/ywcapdx

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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