What Safeplace does

SafePlace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 91-1153988) established in 1981 through the merger of Rape Relief and Women's Shelter Services, headquartered at 521 Legion Way SE, Olympia, Washington. It serves survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Thurston County, WA, holding two exclusive regulatory designations: the Washington State DSHS-approved domestic violence service provider for the county and the only Washington State-accredited 24-hour Community Sexual Assault Program for the county. The organization operates a coordinated suite of free services including a 24-hour crisis helpline ((360) 754-6300), emergency shelter at an undisclosed location, Sexual Assault Response and Prevention (SARP) services, drop-in advocacy, legal advocacy, an 11-week peer-empowerment support group, safety planning, and Spanish-language services.

SafePlace's service delivery is relationship-driven and human-mediated, not technology-mediated — there is no proprietary software, platform, or AI component; services are delivered by trained advocates via crisis intervention, advocacy, and counseling, with advocate-client communications legally privileged under RCW 5.60.060. The organization is embedded in a regional referral ecosystem that includes Providence St. Peter Hospital (SARP accompaniment to Sexual Assault Nurse Examinations), Monarch Children's Justice Advocacy Center (child victim advocacy), and the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts, and it partners with Concern for Animals and Red Rover to provide free pet housing during shelter stays, addressing a documented barrier to survivors leaving abusive situations.

The business model is a charitable nonprofit revenue model with no fees charged to service recipients. Funding is derived from individual donations, corporate sponsorships (including WSECU and other named supporters), foundation and government grants, workplace giving, planned giving, an annual fundraising Gala, and a Foundation Builders Monthly Giving Club. A lean staff of 1–10 is organized under an Executive Director (Karin White), Client Services Director, Legal Services Manager, Prevention & Outreach Manager, Residential Services Manager, and Fiscal Consultant, governed by a Board of Directors led by President Crissy Anderson. The organization does not pursue geographic expansion beyond Thurston County and is not structured for traditional ownership or external investment.

Name

Safeplace

Legal name

SafePlace

Website

https://safeplaceolympia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SafePlace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1981 that provides free, 24-hour crisis intervention, emergency shelter, legal advocacy, hospital response, and support services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Thurston County, Washington, funded by donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services - Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Support

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Olympia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: SafePlace relies on charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and community sponsors to fund operations. The organization promotes monthly giving (Foundation Builders Monthly Giving Club), corporate sponsorships, workplace giving, planned giving, and general one-time donations through its website.
2. Foundation and Grant Funding: As a nonprofit, SafePlace receives grant funding from foundations and government sources, evidenced by its 'Our Supporters' page highlighting WSECU and other sponsors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SafePlace provides free, 24-hour crisis intervention, emergency shelter, and advocacy services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Thurston County, Washington. Its core offerings include a 24-hour helpline, confidential emergency shelter, Sexual Assault Response and Prevention (SARP), legal advocacy for protection orders, drop-in advocacy, peer empowerment support groups, and individualized safety planning. All services are provided at no cost through trained advocates, with hospital accompaniment and pet housing partnerships addressing barriers to seeking safety.

Product overview

SafePlace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1981 that provides comprehensive crisis intervention and advocacy services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Thurston County, Washington. The organization operates as a service provider rather than a technology platform, offering a coordinated suite of services including a 24-hour crisis helpline, emergency shelter at an undisclosed location, Sexual Assault Response and Prevention (SARP) services, legal advocacy, drop-in advocacy, support groups, and safety planning. Services are designed to support survivors through crisis intervention, safety stabilization, and path toward independence from abusive situations. The organization partners with Concern for Animals and Red Rover to provide pet housing assistance, addressing a common barrier to survivors seeking shelter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24-Hour HelpLine 24-hour crisis telephone helpline providing immediate support, safety planning, and connection to SafePlace services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Available at (360) 754-6300 with TTY 711 and translation services.
• SafePlace Emergency Shelter Emergency shelter at an undisclosed location providing safe housing for survivors of domestic violence and their children, with support services to foster independence from abusers.
• Sexual Assault Response and Prevention (SARP)

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Concern for AnimalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafePlace partners with Concern for Animals to provide free pet housing at a local kennel for pets of shelter residents during their stay, when space is available. This addresses a significant barrier survivors face when leaving abusive situations.
• Red RoverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafePlace partners with Red Rover (a national nonprofit focused on pet safety in domestic violence situations) to provide housing at a local kennel for pets of shelter residents at no cost during their stay, when space is available.
• Monarch Children's Justice Advocacy CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSARP advocates accompany child victims of sexual assault to exams at the Monarch Children's Justice Advocacy Center through Community Action Council, and provide guardian support during the process.
• Providence St. Peter HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafePlace SARP advocates provide in-person support and accompaniment to survivors of sexual assault at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Thurston County during Sexual Assault Nurse Examinations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): NSVRC is the primary national resource hub for sexual violence prevention and survivor resources. Comparable to SafePlace's SARP/education mission; aligned with WA State's community sexual assault program accreditation framework SafePlace operates under.
• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): NNEDV is the umbrella membership and policy organization for state and local DV coalitions and direct-service programs. Comparable as the federal-level organizer that SafePlace's parent accreditation bodies align with; represents the policy and funding ecosystem SafePlace operates within.
• YWCA USA: YWCA operates local chapters that deliver domestic violence shelter, advocacy, and sexual assault services — a model structurally similar to SafePlace but at multi-city scale. YWCA Olympia is a direct sub-peer serving the same Thurston County market.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: The National Domestic Violence Hotline is the federally designated 24/7 DV hotline serving the entire US. Directly comparable to SafePlace's 24-hour helpline and safety-planning services; SafePlace effectively operates a county-level analog of this national infrastructure.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and is the largest anti-sexual-violence organization in the US. Directly comparable to SafePlace's SARP and 24-hour helpline but at national scale, providing best-practice reference for survivor services delivery and accreditation standards.
• Catholic Charities USA: Catholic Charities operates emergency shelters, DV/SA services, and case management across multiple states including Washington. A broader social-services incumbent with overlapping shelter and advocacy programs serving similar vulnerable populations.

Regional players

• Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV): WSCADV is the state-level coalition representing DV service providers in Washington, including SafePlace. Operates in the same regulatory and funding ecosystem (DSHS designation, state accreditation) and provides training, advocacy, and member services SafePlace relies on.

Emerging players

• NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse: NW Network provides LGBTQ-specific DV/SA advocacy and is based in the Pacific Northwest. Comparable niche focus on underserved survivor populations; aligned with SafePlace's stated all-gender service model and serves as a referral partner for specialized cases.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/safeplaceoly
• Facebookfacebook.com/safeplace.olympia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/safeplace-sexual-and-domestic-violence-victim-service-agency

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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