Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County

What Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County does

Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County (DAP), founded in 1976 and headquartered in Media, Pennsylvania, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the sole provider of services exclusively dedicated to victims of domestic violence across all 49 municipalities of Delaware County. DAP delivers a comprehensive, free, and confidential continuum of services through a 24/7 crisis hotline (610-565-4590), an emergency Safe House, short-term strengths-based counseling (6-12 sessions), legal representation and Protection From Abuse (PFA) filing, court advocacy, financial empowerment programming, and community education targeting youth, healthcare professionals, law enforcement, and faith communities. The organization operates satellite offices co-located inside the Chester City and Upper Darby police departments, integrates the DOJ-recognized Lethality Assessment Program with local law enforcement, and runs Thrift & Thrive (formerly Nana's Attic), a Drexel Hill thrift store that generates earned income and allows DAP clients to shop for free.

The business model is donation-and-grant funded with limited earned income. Revenue streams include individual and corporate donations (community partner tiers from $250 to $25,000), Pennsylvania state funding (currently disrupted by a state budget impasse producing a ~$250,000 shortfall growing $70K-$80K monthly as of September 30, 2025), private foundation grants (notably the Foxwynd Foundation for counseling and shelter maintenance), and thrift store revenue. There is no proprietary technology platform; the organization uses standard channels — its website, Instagram, Facebook, email newsletter, survivor-story publishing, and community tabling — to drive awareness, donations, and volunteer recruitment. Governance rests with a volunteer Board of Directors chaired by Rev. Dr. Alina Gayeuski, with Executive Director Michelle Edwards Brown (appointed June 5, 2023) leading operations. DAP maintains a Charity Navigator Four-Star rating (98%), the 2025 Community Organization of the Year award from The Community's Foundation, and a 2025 GSK IMPACT Award.

Name

Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County

Legal name

Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Inc.

Website

https://dapdc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1976, that provides free crisis intervention, emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and prevention education to domestic violence survivors across all 49 municipalities of Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Media

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: DAP relies on charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and community partners through online portals (PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, credit card), event sponsorships, and community partnership programs. Partnership tiers range from $250 (Supporter) to $25,000 (Premier Community Partner).
2. State Funding (At Risk): DAP receives previously approved Pennsylvania state funds as part of the state budget. As of September 30, a state budget impasse had resulted in a funding shortfall of close to $250,000, growing by $70,000-$80,000 monthly since July 1.
3. Foundation Grants: DAP receives grant funding from private foundations such as the Foxwynd Foundation, which funded counseling and emergency shelter services maintenance.
4. Thrift Store Revenue: Thrift & Thrive (formerly Nana's Attic) generates earned income for DAP. All clients of DAP shop at the store for free; proceeds from public sales support DAP's free programming and services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County (DAP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free, confidential direct services to victims and survivors of domestic violence across all 49 municipalities of Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Core offerings include a 24/7 crisis hotline, emergency safe shelter, trauma-informed counseling, legal advocacy (PFA filing and representation), and community education/prevention programming. The organization also operates Thrift & Thrive, a thrift store that generates earned income to support services and where DAP clients shop for free.

Product overview

DAP operates as a single unified service organization providing comprehensive domestic violence support services, not a platform or software product. The core service portfolio consists of a 24/7 Crisis Hotline, Safe House emergency shelter, Counseling Services (including crisis, short-term, support groups, children's programming), Legal Services (PFA filing and representation), Advocacy Services (court accompaniment), and Education/Community Outreach Programs. An additional revenue-generating program is Thrift & Thrive, a thrift store that provides free shopping for DAP clients while generating income for the organization. All direct services are free and confidential to Delaware County residents.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Crisis Hotline A 24-hour crisis hotline answered by trained staff and volunteers providing crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals, and information on accessing DAP services. Available to all victims of abuse, their families, friends, and community members.
• Safe House Emergency Shelter Short-term emergency shelter located at a confidential location providing short-term housing, case management, advocacy, SELF support groups, children's counseling, and relocation assistance for domestic violence survivors and their children.
• Counseling Services Strengths-based confidential counseling including crisis appointments, short-term counseling (6-12 sessions), support groups, children's programming, parent support workshops, and a financial empowerment program covering financial safety planning, credit/debt repair, and planning for housing, education, and retirement.
• Legal Services Legal team providing legal options counseling, advocacy for temporary Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders, legal representation at final PFA hearings, and referrals for non-PFA matters including custody and divorce.
• Advocacy Services Court accompaniment, information, legal options counseling, empowerment crisis counseling, safety planning, assistance with PFA petitions, victim compensation claims, and accompaniment to criminal and civil court hearings.
• Education and Community Outreach Programs Educational programs including In Their Shoes, Deal Breakers, Safe Dates, Love is Not Abuse, elder abuse education, LGBTQ+ relationship violence programs, healthcare professional training, JARS certification training, and faith-based programming.
• Thrift & Thrive A thrift store (formerly Nana's Attic) where all proceeds support DAP's free services and where DAP clients shop for free. Accepts clothing, housewares, furniture, and other donations.

Quantifiable outcome

• All services are free to clients — funded entirely by donations, grants, state funding, and thrift store revenue.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supportive.

• Upper Darby Township Police DepartmentcoreOthers · 13 June 2024Recognized as DAP's Law Enforcement Partner at the first annual Inspiration Celebration. The partnership involves co-location of DAP satellite services at the Upper Darby PD and ongoing Lethality Assessment Program collaboration.
• GFWC Junior Women's Club of Springfield, PAsupportiveOthers · 13 June 2024Recognized as DAP Community Partner at the 2024 Inspiration Celebration for their volunteer and financial support of DAP's mission.
• 1 Hotel GroupsupportiveOthers · 13 June 2024Recognized as DAP's Housing Partner at the 2024 Inspiration Celebration for contributions supporting housing-related services for survivors.
• Providence Animal CentersupportiveOthersDAP partnered with Providence Animal Center to provide safe housing for the cats and dogs of individuals fleeing domestic violence situations. This addresses a significant barrier to leaving abusive situations. Pets may be accepted for temporary boarding (typically up to 45 days) until survivors secure safe housing. Any Delaware County resident fleeing domestic violence is eligible regardless of whether they use DAP's shelter.
• Delaware County Police Departments (Lethality Assessment Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAP partners with local police departments to deliver Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) training. LAP is an evidence-based intimate partner homicide prevention model recognized as a 'promising practice' by the U.S. Department of Justice. Law enforcement officers use an evidence-based lethality assessment instrument based on Dr. Jacquelyn Campbell's research to identify victims at highest danger and connect them immediately via hotline call to DAP for emergency safety planning.
• Chester City Police DepartmentcoreOthersDAP operates a satellite office inside the Chester City Police Department (160 E. 7th St., 3rd Floor, Chester, PA) providing accessible services to Chester residents fleeing domestic violence. Survivors can access DAP services directly at the police department alongside law enforcement response.
• Upper Darby Police DepartmentcoreOthersDAP operates a satellite office inside the Upper Darby Police Department basement level, providing accessible services to Upper Darby residents. Survivors can access DAP services directly at the police department alongside law enforcement response.
• AmeriHealth CaritassupportiveOthersCurrent community partner of DAP as of 2024, contributing financial and/or operational support as part of DAP's community partnership program.
• Thomas Insurance Group LLCsupportiveOthersCurrent community partner of DAP as of 2024, contributing financial and/or operational support as part of DAP's community partnership program.
• Reformation Lutheran ChurchsupportiveOthersCurrent community partner of DAP as of 2024. The church's pastor, Rev. Dr. Alina Gayeuski, also serves as President of DAP's Board of Directors, demonstrating deep organizational integration.
• Oliver Heating and CoolingsupportiveOthersCurrent community partner of DAP as of 2024, contributing financial and/or operational support as part of DAP's community partnership program.
• Fairmount BenefitssupportiveOthersCurrent community partner of DAP as of 2024, contributing financial and/or operational support as part of DAP's community partnership program.
• United HealthcaresupportiveOthersCurrent community partner of DAP as of 2024, contributing financial and/or operational support as part of DAP's community partnership program.
• Your Part Time ControllersupportiveOthersCurrent community partner of DAP as of 2024, contributing financial and/or operational support as part of DAP's community partnership program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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