YWCA of San Diego County

What YWCA of San Diego County does

YWCA of San Diego County is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating as a local chapter of YWCA USA, delivering direct social services to survivors of domestic violence and individuals experiencing homelessness across San Diego County. Founded locally and affiliated with YWCA USA (established 1858), the organization serves thousands of clients annually through three integrated program lines: 24/7 Crisis Interventions (emergency protection and safety planning via hotline 619.234.3164), Housing & Shelter (emergency shelter, transitional housing, and homeless prevention), and Advocacy & Support (case management, legal advocacy, and community referrals). It also operates Survivor Solutions and educational resources on domestic violence dynamics. The organization is led by CEO Heather Finlay with 11-50 employees, headquartered in San Diego, California.

The business model is philanthropic rather than commercial. All survivor services are delivered at no cost to clients and funded through individual donations, corporate and foundation partnerships, and signature fundraising events including the annual Golf Classic (5th year in 2026, held at Singing Hills Golf Club at Sycuan) and the In the Company of Women luncheon featuring the Tribute to Women & Industry (TWIN) Awards (26th year in 2026). Named corporate sponsors include Sharp HealthCare, Holman, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, BOMA San Diego, Climatec, Cavignac, and Xpedient Communications; foundation partners include the David C. Copley Foundation and Price Philanthropies.

The technology surface is limited to standard nonprofit digital infrastructure: a content website, social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn, email communications, and an online donation portal via Network for Good. No proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, mobile applications, or API integrations are disclosed. The organization holds a 4-star Charity Navigator rating, indicating strong financial accountability, and operates exclusively within a single geographic market — San Diego County, USA.

Name

YWCA of San Diego County

Legal name

YWCA of San Diego County

Website

https://ywcasandiego.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1858

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YWCA of San Diego County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, affiliated with YWCA USA, that delivers free 24/7 crisis intervention, emergency shelter, housing, and advocacy services to domestic violence survivors and homeless individuals across San Diego County, funded by donations, corporate sponsorships, and signature fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence & Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

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
• Emergency shelter programs
• Crisis intervention support
• Homeless prevention housing
• Survivor advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct charitable contributions from individuals supporting the mission to empower survivors of domestic violence and homelessness
2. Corporate and Foundation Partnerships: Sponsorships and grants from corporate partners (Sharp HealthCare, Holman, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation) and foundations (David C. Copley Foundation, Price Philanthropies) supporting programs and events
3. Special Events Revenue: Revenue from signature fundraising events including the annual Golf Classic tournament and In the Company of Women luncheon with TWIN Awards

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

YWCA of San Diego County provides free, trauma-informed direct services to survivors of domestic violence and individuals/families experiencing homelessness in San Diego County. Its core offerings include 24-hour crisis intervention and safety planning via a hotline (619.234.3164), emergency shelter and transitional housing, and integrated advocacy and case-management support delivered through community-based facilities.

Product overview

YWCA of San Diego County operates as a non-profit social services organization offering a unified set of life-changing programs for domestic violence survivors and homeless individuals. The core service portfolio centers on Crisis Interventions (24/7 emergency protection and safety planning via crisis hotline 619.234.3164), Housing & Shelter (safe housing and homeless prevention support), and Advocacy & Support (integrated services for individuals and families). These foundational services are complemented by Survivor Solutions for comprehensive support and educational resources on domestic violence dynamics. The organization also conducts annual fundraising events including the Golf Classic (now in its 5th year) and the In the Company of Women Luncheon with Tribute to Women & Industry (TWIN) Awards (26th annual in 2026). Additional programmatic offerings include racial justice initiatives (Until Justice Just Is, Stand Against Racism), domestic violence awareness campaigns, and holiday giving programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves thousands of survivors annually with comprehensive domestic violence and housing services
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Sharp HealthCarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLongstanding corporate partner sponsoring major events including Golf Classic and In the Company of Women luncheon. Sharp HealthCare provides support for domestic violence survivor programs and participates in employee volunteer initiatives.
• Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay NationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of annual Golf Classic tournament held at Singing Hills Golf Club at Sycuan. The tribal nation has been a consistent supporter of survivor empowerment programs since 2022.
• HolmancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner participating in annual Days of Caring initiative. Holman employees volunteer to prepare meal kits and assemble supplies for domestic violence survivors in emergency shelter programs.
• BOMA San DiegocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSince 2021, BOMA San Diego has organized annual holiday drives supporting adult and child survivors in domestic violence and housing programs. The commercial real estate association coordinates community-wide donations including monetary contributions, holiday gifts, and household startup donations.
• Xpedient CommunicationsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor supporting Golf Classic tournaments and In the Company of Women events. Provides communications and marketing support for survivor programs.
• David C. Copley FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation partner providing philanthropic support for YWCA programs and mission initiatives.
• Price PhilanthropiesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation partner supporting YWCA's mission to empower survivors and eliminate domestic violence.
• CavignacmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance firm sponsoring Golf Classic events and supporting survivor empowerment initiatives.
• ClimatecmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for Golf Classic supporting domestic violence survivor programs.
• YWCA USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliation with YWCA USA network of over 190 local associations serving more than one million women, girls, and families annually. YWCA San Diego participates in national campaigns including Stand Against Racism, Until Justice Just Is, and Week Without Violence.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ywcasandiego
• Facebookfacebook.com/YWCASD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ywcasandiego
• Instagraminstagram.com/ywcasd

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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