Quanada

What Quanada does

Quanada (legal name: Quincy Area Network Against Domestic Abuse) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Quincy, Illinois, that provides crisis intervention, emergency shelter, counseling, and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault across five counties in western Illinois: Adams, Brown, Hancock, Schuyler, and Pike. The organization operates a main domestic violence shelter at 2707 Maine Street in Quincy plus a separate sexual assault program office at 1900 Harrison Street in Quincy, supplemented by three satellite offices in Rushville (Schuyler County, 114 N. Congress St.), Mt. Sterling (Brown County, 111 W. Washington St.), and Pittsfield (Pike County, 945 W. Washington). Its portfolio of programs includes the Domestic Violence Program, Sexual Assault Program, Legal Advocacy, Food & Clothing Assistance, Prevention Education, a 24-hour crisis hotline (1-800-369-2287), Child Abuse & Neglect Assistance, and The Accountability Group, a state-licensed Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) domestic violence offender intervention program. Quanada operates the first pet-friendly domestic violence shelter in Illinois and serves clients of any age on a free, confidential, and 24/7 basis; the organization is also explicitly LGBTQ+ friendly.

Quanada does not sell products, has no proprietary technology, and offers no APIs, apps, or technology platforms. All services are delivered directly by staff and volunteers at shelter locations, satellite offices, hospitals, and courtrooms, with referrals received from healthcare providers, law enforcement, DCFS, courts, and community organizations. The organization's go-to-market is community-led rather than commercial: client acquisition runs through the crisis hotline and institutional referrals, while donor and volunteer acquisition runs through prevention education outreach, the quanada.org website, and a diversified digital giving stack on Venmo, FlipCause, RoundUp App, and Amazon Wishlist, supplemented by in-kind partnerships such as Slumberland Furniture's 40 Winks Foundation and facility arrangements with the Quincy Business and Technology Center. Revenue is donation-driven (individual giving, corporate, in-kind, crowdfunding) with no fee-for-service income; the organization is independent, with no parent company, subsidiaries, funding rounds, or commercial owners.

The organization is led by CEO Megan Duesterhaus, PhD, with a Chief Finance Officer (Shannon McElroy) and two program-aligned Chief Operating Officers: Mandy Carpenter, MS (Sexual Assault Program) and Jennifer Vancil, ICDVP (Domestic Violence Program). A Board of Directors of roughly 15 members, including President Kathy Entrup, MS, LCPC, provides governance, with three emeritus members. Reported headcount is 11–50 employees, consistent with a regional shelter-and-counseling operator; the organization does not disclose financials, and the 2014 copyright date marks the earliest available founding anchor (per the History of Woodland Home & Quanada connection). No regulatory actions, M&A, or restructuring events are reported.

Name

Quanada

Legal name

Quincy Area Network Against Domestic Abuse

Website

https://quanada.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quanada is a Quincy, Illinois-based 501(c)(3) non-profit providing free, confidential crisis support, emergency shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault across five western Illinois counties, funded primarily through charitable donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services - Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Support

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAJAO

Health Equity, Access & Social Determinants Programs

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Public Health Administration & Regulation

SECONDARYBPAGAFAB

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Quincy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Quanada operates primarily through charitable donations from individuals, organizations, and businesses. The organization accepts donations via Venmo, cash, check, and through platforms like FlipCause and RoundUp. Donations are used to fund shelter operations, counseling services, food pantry, and emergency assistance for clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Quanada (Quincy Area Network Against Domestic Abuse) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that delivers free, confidential, 24/7 crisis intervention, emergency shelter, counseling, legal and medical advocacy, food and clothing assistance, and prevention education to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. It also operates The Accountability Group, a licensed court-ordered intervention program for offenders. All services are provided at no cost and cover a five-county region in western Illinois through a main office and three satellite offices.

Product overview

Quanada (Quincy Area Network Against Domestic Abuse) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates as a social services agency rather than a technology company. The organization offers a coordinated set of victim services across multiple programs: the Domestic Violence Program (providing shelter, counseling, and advocacy), the Sexual Assault Program (providing medical and legal advocacy), Legal Advocacy services, Food & Clothing Assistance, Prevention Education, and The Accountability Group (an intervention program for offenders). All services are free, confidential, and available 24/7 to residents of Adams, Brown, Hancock, Schuyler, and Pike counties in Illinois.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Domestic Violence Program Provides emergency shelter (pet-friendly, first of its kind in Illinois), counseling, support groups, housing advocacy, legal advocacy, children's services, 24-hour crisis hotline access, food pantry, and clothing room for victims of domestic violence and their children. Based at 2707 Maine Street, Quincy, IL.
• Sexual Assault Program Provides medical advocacy/hospital response, individual and group counseling, legal advocacy for civil and stalking no-contact orders, 24-hour crisis hotline access, referrals, and prevention education for sexual assault victims. Based at 1900 Harrison Street, Quincy, IL.
• Legal Advocacy Offers advocacy services to help domestic violence and sexual assault victims navigate the legal system, including assistance with orders of protection.
• Food & Clothing Assistance Provides a community food pantry open Fridays 9-11am and a clothing room available by appointment, serving those in need based on Illinois DHS income guidelines.
• Prevention Education Program Offers free, age-appropriate educational presentations to children and young adults from pre-school through college, covering topics including self-esteem, peer pressure, internet safety, bullying, healthy relationships, and sexual abuse prevention. Delivered at schools, churches, civic groups, and businesses.
• The Accountability Group (TAG) Group counseling program for domestic violence offenders following Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) guidelines for licensed court-ordered treatment. Includes men's and women's groups, intake assessments, and ongoing sessions. Assessments are conducted at the Quincy Business and Technology Center.
• Child Abuse & Neglect Assistance Provides guidance and legal advocacy for families involved with Illinois DCFS investigations regarding child abuse or neglect accusations.
• 24-Hour Crisis Hotline Round-the-clock crisis support hotline (1-800-369-2287) providing confidential assistance to domestic violence and sexual assault victims. LGBTQ+ friendly.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Slumberland Furniture (40 Winks Foundation)minorOthersSlumberland Furniture, through their 40 Winks Foundation, has committed to furnishing beds for shelter units. Quanada seeks additional funding for other necessary furniture for families recovering from violence.
• RoundUpminorGTM or Marketing PartnerQuanada is partnered with RoundUp app, allowing users to donate their spare change to support survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Small donations quickly add up through this platform.
• VenmominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQuanada accepts donations through Venmo (venmo.me/quanada-2707), using the platform for the annual appeal campaign and general donations.
• Amazon WishlistminorGTM or Marketing PartnerQuanada maintains an Amazon Wishlist for in-kind donations including personal hygiene products, diapers, household items, and clothing to help families make a new start.
• FlipCauseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerQuanada uses FlipCause crowdfunding platform for donations, particularly for furniture and housing assistance funds for families recovering from violence.
• Quincy Business and Technology CenterminorOthersThe Accountability Group conducts assessments at the Quincy Business and Technology Center, 301 Oak St., Quincy, IL 62301 for court-ordered domestic violence offender treatment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Safe Horizon: One of the largest US victim services organizations providing domestic violence shelters, counseling, legal advocacy, and 24/7 hotlines. Comparable to Quanada in service offering but with a far larger, multi-site urban footprint.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National sexual assault services network operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline and supporting local providers. Comparable to Quanada's Sexual Assault Program in mission and hotline operations, though at a national scale.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 hotline and resource hub for domestic violence victims. Comparable to Quanada's 24-Hour Crisis Hotline service in function and confidential intake model, operating at a national scale.

Direct peers

• Casa de Esperanza: National organization providing domestic violence shelter and advocacy with a focus on Latinx communities. Comparable to Quanada in shelter-and-advocacy model, with specialization in a specific underserved demographic.
• Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Statewide coalition that coordinates and supports member domestic violence programs across Illinois, including Quanada's peer organizations. Comparable mission around serving Illinois survivors and is a likely grantee/convener partner for Quanada.
• Women Against Abuse: Philadelphia-based DV organization providing emergency shelter, legal advocacy, and counseling. Comparable to Quanada's comprehensive service mix of shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and community education.
• Illinois Sexual Assault Hotline (Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault): Statewide sexual assault service coalition in Illinois providing hotline, advocacy, and counseling services. Comparable to Quanada's Sexual Assault Program operations and state-level funder relationships.
• YWCA Quincy: Local YWCA chapter operating in the same Quincy, IL market offering domestic violence shelter, sexual assault services, and advocacy. Directly comparable in geographic scope and service mix to Quanada.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/quanadaillinois

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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