Clackamas Women's Services

What Clackamas Women's Services does

Clackamas Women's Services (CWS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1985 and headquartered at 256 Warner Milne Road in Oregon City, Oregon, within the A Safe Place Family Justice Center. It provides free crisis intervention, emergency shelter, housing support, legal advocacy, counseling, children and youth services, Latinx-specific outreach via Promotoras, elder abuse advocacy, school-based violence prevention, and the Camp HOPE America - Oregon youth mentoring program for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, elder abuse, and human trafficking in Clackamas County.

The organization has expanded its physical and programmatic footprint since 2012 with the Shelter Annex (2012), the co-located A Safe Place Family Justice Center (December 2013), the Estacada rural outreach office (October 2014), and the Camp HOPE America - Oregon partnership (2015). Service delivery relies on a 24-hour crisis line, drop-in services, on-site advocacy, community-based outreach, and school-based prevention, supported by an ecosystem of more than 70 partner agencies spanning law enforcement, healthcare (Providence, CareOregon), legal aid, housing authorities, state coalitions, and federal partners.

CWS generates no revenue from service fees; all client services are free. More than half of operating funding comes from government sources at the federal (VAWA, OVC), state (Oregon ODSVS, Survivor Housing Fund), county, and local levels. The remainder is sourced from foundation grants (Meyer Memorial Trust, Verizon Wireless HopeLine), corporate gifts, individual donations, and special events (galas, challenge campaigns). The organization is governed by an independent board of directors with no parent company and is recognized with a 2025 Candid (GuideStar) Platinum Transparency Award and a Charity Navigator four-star rating.

Name

Clackamas Women's Services

Legal name

Clackamas Women's Services

Website

https://cwsor.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clackamas Women's Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1985 in Oregon City, Oregon, providing free crisis intervention, shelter, housing, legal advocacy, counseling, youth services, and Latinx-specific outreach to survivors of domestic and sexual violence across Clackamas County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivor Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Oregon City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Funding: More than half of CWS funding comes from government sources at federal, state, and local levels, including ODSVS (Oregon Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Fund), SHF (Survivor Housing Fund), VAWA funds, and various state budget allocations. Funding supports shelter operations, advocacy services, Latina services, outreach, prevention programming, and youth services.
2. Individual and Corporate Donations: CWS receives charitable contributions from individuals, businesses, and community organizations through donation drives, direct giving campaigns, and special events.
3. Grant Funding from Foundations: CWS receives grant funding from private foundations and corporate giving programs such as Verizon Wireless HopeLine grants.
4. Special Events: CWS hosts fundraising events including galas, challenge campaigns, and community events to generate support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Clackamas Women's Services (CWS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides crisis intervention, emergency shelter, housing programs, individual advocacy, counseling, support groups, and community prevention education to survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, elder abuse, and trafficking in Clackamas County, Oregon. Services are delivered at no cost through a 24-hour crisis line, the A Safe Place Family Justice Center, an emergency shelter, the Estacada Outreach Office, and school-based prevention programming, with culturally-specific services for the Latinx community and dedicated programming for children and youth including Camp HOPE America - Oregon.

Product overview

Clackamas Women's Services offers a coordinated suite of social services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, elder abuse, and trafficking. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing crisis intervention, emergency shelter, housing support, counseling, youth services, and community education. Services are delivered through multiple programs including Support for Survivors advocacy, Shelter & Housing, Latinx Services, Counseling & Support Groups, Children & Youth Services, Community Education & Prevention, and Camp HOPE America – Oregon. The organization is co-located at A Safe Place Family Justice Center, enabling coordinated service delivery with partner agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Support for Survivors Individual advocacy and support services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including safety planning, access to community resources, help navigating public systems, and assistance with protective orders.
• Shelter & Housing Emergency shelter and housing programs connecting survivors with a supportive community and the space to rebuild their lives, including the Shelter Annex opened in 2012.
• Latinx Services Culturally-specific services for survivors in the Latinx community delivered through Promotoras, Spanish-language support groups, and assistance with U-Visa and DACA immigration matters.
• Counseling & Support Groups Counseling and support groups for adult survivors, youth, and families, including a range of community support groups.
• Children & Youth Services Confidential advocacy, support groups, family support, art therapy, and Camp HOPE America - Oregon programming for young people who have experienced family violence, sexual violence, or dating violence.
• Community Education & Prevention Community training on domestic and sexual violence and classroom-based violence prevention presentations delivered to K-12 students.
• Camp HOPE America - Oregon Summer camp and year-round mentoring program for trauma-impacted youth, partnering with Camp HOPE America to break the generational cycle of family violence through trauma-informed camping and mentoring experiences.
• A Safe Place Drop-in Center Drop-in center operating within the A Safe Place Family Justice Center that provides a safe space for survivors along with counseling, support groups, youth programs, and resource referrals.
• 24-Hour Crisis and Support Line Round-the-clock crisis hotline providing immediate support, safety planning, and connection to essential resources for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,422 callers received support over the phone on the 24-hour crisis and support line
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Camp HOPE AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023CWS partners with Camp HOPE America to operate Camp HOPE America - Oregon, a summer camp and year-round mentoring program for youth impacted by family violence. The program aims to break generational cycles of violence through trauma-informed camping experiences.
• Clackamas County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Law enforcement partner supporting Camp HOPE and domestic violence response efforts including the DVERT (Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team) and warrant sweeps.
• Clackamas County Peace Officers Benevolent FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Foundation supporting Camp HOPE programming and law enforcement community initiatives.
• River Drifters RaftingminorOthers · 1 January 2023Rafting outfitter providing adventure activities for Camp HOPE Oregon participants.
• Adventures Without LimitsminorOthers · 1 January 2023Outdoor adventure organization providing programming for Camp HOPE Oregon.
• A Safe Place Family Justice CenterflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2013CWS shifted most of its community-based services into A Safe Place Family Justice Center, a multi-agency collaboration providing coordinated services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, and trafficking at one location. The FJC model enables survivors to access multiple services without retelling their stories.
• Double J ConstructionminorOthersConstruction company that provided discounted services for shelter expansion.
• Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing Adult Protective Services, Self-Sufficiency Services, and co-located advocates at A Safe Place for child welfare cases involving domestic violence.
• Oregon DHS Adult Protective ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency addressing elder abuse and vulnerable adult exploitation, partnered through A Safe Place for coordinated response.
• Legal Aid Services of OregoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free legal services to low-income individuals including survivors of domestic violence seeking protective orders and immigration relief.
• Catholic Charities - El Programa HispanocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides immigration legal services, community programs, and support for Latino communities including crisis response through Estacada Outreach Office.
• Clackamas County District Attorney's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDA offices provide Victim Assistance Program and Domestic Violence/Vulnerable Adult Unit services co-located at A Safe Place.
• CareOregonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare organization providing services to members including those experiencing domestic violence.
• Providence Health & ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partner providing medical services and support for survivors.
• Oregon Department of JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing Crime Victim's Compensation, S-KITS (Strangulation Kits), and support for victim services.
• Oregon Sexual Assault Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState coalition providing training, resources, and advocacy for sexual assault prevention and response.
• OCADSV (Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide coalition representing domestic and sexual violence service providers. CWS participates in policy advocacy and coalition efforts through OCADSV.
• Safe Kids Coalition for Clackamas CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition working to prevent child abuse and support families in Clackamas County.
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health advocacy organization providing support and education resources.
• Housing Authority of Clackamas CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic housing authority providing housing options and resources for survivors and families in need.
• IRCO (Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing services to immigrant and refugee communities in Portland metro area.
• NAYA (Native American Youth and Family Center)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural center serving Native American youth and families in Portland.
• Lewis and Clark Law SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw school providing legal education and potential student interns for victim services.
• Our Children OregonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild advocacy organization working on policy issues affecting children and families in Oregon.
• HereTogetherminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition working on housing and homelessness issues in Oregon.
• The Alliance for HOPE InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization supporting Family Justice Centers and providing training and resources for DV response.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Raphael House of Portland: Portland-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, housing, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence in the Portland metro area. Direct comparable as a regional Oregon DV/SA service provider with shelter and advocacy programs.
• Bradley Angle: Portland-based nonprofit serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence through emergency shelter, housing, counseling, and youth services. Strong direct peer with overlapping programs including children's services and culturally-specific advocacy in Oregon.
• Saving Grace: Washington County, Oregon-based nonprofit providing shelter, advocacy, and crisis services for survivors of DV and SA. Same state, similar service mix (shelter, housing, counseling, school-based prevention), and adjacent geographic catchment to CWS.
• The Northwest Network: Pacific Northwest nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ survivors of DV/SA with shelter, advocacy, and counseling. Direct comparable serving overlapping populations in the broader Oregon/Washington region with survivor-centered services.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 24/7 national crisis and support line for DV survivors. Direct functional comparable on the crisis-line channel that forms a core CWS service, operating at national scale with similar intake/safety-planning model.

Broad incumbents

• YWCA of Greater Portland: Regional YWCA affiliate in Portland operating DV/SA services, shelter, and sexual assault response alongside broader women/family programming. Larger incumbent offering overlapping DV services as part of a wider portfolio.
• Catholic Charities Oregon (El Programa Hispano): Oregon branch operating a wide portfolio including immigrant legal services, DV advocacy, and Hispanic community programming (El Programa Hispano). Already a CWS partner at the Estacada outreach office, demonstrating comparable programmatic scope.
• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): National advocacy and capacity-building organization supporting state coalitions and local DV programs like CWS through VAWA funding, training, and policy. Operates at the policy/funding layer that CWS depends on.
• Volunteers of America Oregon: Oregon affiliate of national VOA delivering housing, DV services, behavioral health, and reentry programs across multiple counties. Larger multi-program social services incumbent with overlapping shelter and DV programming.

Others

• Portland State University's Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Resource Center: Adjacent ecosystem participant providing DV/SA awareness, referral, and prevention education on Oregon campuses. Comparable as a prevention-education and referral node but not direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cwsor
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clackamas-women's-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/cwsor
• Xx.com/cwsor

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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