Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter

What Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter does

Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter (NWAWS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Rogers, Arkansas, that delivers emergency shelter, crisis intervention, advocacy, and recovery services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and sex trafficking across Benton, Washington, Madison, and Carroll counties. Founded in 1985, the organization operates a confidential 24/7 shelter at an undisclosed location, a 24/7 crisis hotline (479-246-9999), child and adult advocacy programs, court advocacy, individual and group therapy, a rehousing program with rental and utility assistance, and a year-round community education curriculum that reached 1,379 individuals across 24 trainings in 2025. Bilingual advocates serve Spanish-speaking and Marshallese communities, and the organization maintains a specialized retail channel — an NWAWS Thrift Store at 1622 S 8th Street, Rogers — whose proceeds and voucher program support shelter operations and clients.

The organization's product surface is essentially a vertically integrated continuum of care: crisis intake (hotline), immediate safety (emergency shelter), stabilization (advocacy, safety planning, therapy, child services), legal navigation (court advocacy for orders of protection and custody), and re-entry (rehousing across four counties, departure packs). Underlying technology is non-proprietary — standard nonprofit case management systems and crisis hotline infrastructure — with no AI/ML capability, APIs, or integrations disclosed. The competitive positioning rests on being the only NWA shelter serving all forms of domestic abuse (beyond intimate partner violence), bilingual capacity, the confidentiality of shelter location, and a deep wraparound partnership ecosystem.

NWAWS generates revenue through individual and corporate donations, federal and state grants (including Victims of Crime Act), annual fundraising events (Fresh Start gala, Bikes Brews and No Abuse, ArkansasGives Day), and thrift store operations. Since 2019, the organization has lost more than 85% of its federal grant funding and is actively rebalancing toward community-driven fundraising, evidenced by the 2025 Restoring Hope in NWA campaign ($540,000 goal) and Summer of Safe Nights campaign ($40,000 goal). All client services are provided free of charge, and donations are tax-deductible under 501(c)(3) status (EIN 58-1899051). Leadership comprises Executive Director Elaine Jackson, Development Director Amanda Apple, and Community Education & Engagement Director Rachael Schmidt.

Name

Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter

Legal name

Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter

Website

https://nwaws.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter (NWAWS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Rogers, Arkansas, providing 24/7 emergency shelter, crisis hotline, advocacy, therapy, court and child services, and rehousing support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking across four NWA counties, funded via donations, grants, and its thrift store.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Shelter and Survivor Support Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC)

Keywords

• Domestic violence shelter
• Crisis hotline services
• Survivor advocacy support
• Community education programs
• Rehousing assistance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bentonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: NWAWS relies heavily on individual donors and corporate partners who contribute monetary donations. The Summer of Safe Nights campaign aims to raise $40,000, while the Restoring Hope in NWA campaign seeks $540,000. Corporate partners like Crossmark have conducted donation drives providing in-kind items.
2. Thrift Store Operations: The NWAWS Thrift Store at 1622 S 8th Street, Rogers, AR sells donated clothing, accessories, home goods, and other items. 100% of proceeds fund shelter programs. The store also provides vouchers to shelter clients and has distributed over $40,000 in merchandise through their voucher program over five years.
3. Annual Fundraising Events: Major events include the Fresh Start gala (annual signature fundraiser), Bikes Brews and No Abuse cycling event, and ArkansasGives Day. These events raise critical funds while increasing community awareness.
4. Federal and State Grants: NWAWS receives grant funding including Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grants. However, the organization has experienced drastic federal funding cuts since 2019, losing more than 85% of grant funding, necessitating increased community support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter provides free, comprehensive wraparound services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and sex trafficking. Core offerings include 24/7 emergency shelter at an undisclosed location, a 24/7 crisis hotline, individual and group advocacy, court and child advocacy, therapy, a rehousing program, and community education across Northwest Arkansas. All services are provided at no cost to clients regardless of background.

Product overview

Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter (NWAWS) is a non-profit social services organization providing a coordinated suite of services for domestic violence survivors. The core offerings include 24/7 emergency shelter, a crisis hotline, individual and group advocacy, court and child advocacy, therapy services, and a rehousing program. These services are complemented by a thrift store that generates funding for operations and provides client vouchers, plus community education and outreach programs. The organization serves all genders and communities throughout Northwest Arkansas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Shelter

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 individuals served annually with shelter, counseling, legal assistance, community education, and outreach services
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Community Clinic to provide integrated healthcare services including behavioral health and counseling support for survivors. Community Clinic is a key partner in NWAWS's wraparound services approach.
• ARcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARcare provides integrated healthcare services including behavioral health and counseling support. Collaborates with NWAWS to meet the diverse needs of survivors and strengthen overall well-being.
• Samaritan Community CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Samaritan Community Center for assistance with food, resources, referrals, and support services that help reduce stress and improve overall well-being for survivors.
• Ozark GuidancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOzark Guidance provides comprehensive mental health services for children, adults, and families throughout Northwest Arkansas. NWAWS refers survivors for additional mental health support.
• NWA EqualityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNWA Equality provides peer support groups and resources for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, extending NWAWS's reach to underserved populations.
• Junior League of NWAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Junior League of NWA provides departure packs for clients leaving shelter. These packs include household essentials like laundry supplies, silverware, bath towels, bedding, cleaning supplies, and kitchen items.
• CrossmarkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner that conducted competitive donation drives, gathering 249 packages of items for shelter clients. Recognized as Donor of the Month for in-kind donations.
• Bike Rack Brewing CominorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal brewery partnered with Bikes Brews and No Abuse fundraiser, committing percentage of sales to benefit NWAWS.
• Black Apple CrossingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal cidery partnered with Bikes Brews and No Abuse fundraiser, committing percentage of sales to benefit NWAWS.
• CoreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal brewery partnered with Bikes Brews and No Abuse fundraiser, committing percentage of sales to benefit NWAWS.
• New ProvinceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal brewery partnered with Bikes Brews and No Abuse fundraiser, committing percentage of sales to benefit NWAWS.
• The Compton HotelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for Fresh Start 2026 gala event at the brand-new Compton Hotel in downtown Bentonville.
• Oven & TapminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner that provided venue and hors d'oeuvres for VIP Purple Party donor appreciation event.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 crisis hotline and referral service for domestic violence survivors. Comparable because it provides crisis intervention, safety planning, and resource referrals to the same survivor population NWAWS serves, but at a national rather than regional scale.
• Safe Horizon: Large New York City-based nonprofit providing shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and community programs for DV, sexual assault, and human trafficking survivors. Comparable in target population and service mix, but operates at significantly larger scale.
• NNEDV (National Network to End Domestic Violence): National membership and advocacy organization for state and territorial DV coalitions and their member programs. Comparable as a backstop and capacity-builder for the same survivor population NWAWS serves, though not a direct service provider.

Direct peers

• Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Statewide coalition supporting DV service providers in Arkansas, including member shelters like NWAWS. Comparable because it coordinates training, public policy advocacy, and member services for the same population NWAWS serves.
• Safehouse Denver: Denver-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, advocacy, therapy, and community education for domestic violence survivors. Comparable in service model (shelter + wraparound services + community education) and as a regional DV services organization.
• Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS): Tulsa, Oklahoma-based nonprofit providing 24/7 crisis services, emergency shelter, advocacy, and counseling for DV survivors. Comparable as a neighboring-state regional DV shelter with similar wraparound service mix.
• Harbor House of Central Florida: Central Florida nonprofit providing emergency shelter, outreach, court advocacy, and community education for DV survivors. Comparable service portfolio and regional shelter model to NWAWS.
• Family Violence Prevention Services: San Antonio-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, crisis intervention, advocacy, and community education for DV and sexual assault survivors. Comparable wraparound service model and regional scale.
• Sanctuary for Families: New York City-based nonprofit providing shelter, counseling, legal services, and case management for DV and human trafficking survivors. Comparable wraparound model and survivor population focus.

Regional players

• YWCA Northwest Arkansas: Local YWCA affiliate providing DV and sexual assault services in Northwest Arkansas. Direct regional peer in the same service territory as NWAWS, though with broader programmatic scope (housing, workforce, racial justice).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nwaws
• Facebookfacebook.com/nwaws
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nwaws
• Instagraminstagram.com/nwaws
• TikToktiktok.com/@nwaws

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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