SAAFE House

What SAAFE House does

SAAFE House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1984 and headquartered in Huntsville, Texas, that delivers crisis intervention, advocacy, shelter, and community education services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault across East Texas. The organization operates two emergency shelters and four outreach offices serving four counties (Walker, Trinity, Polk, and adjacent areas), supported by a 24/7 crisis hotline and a volunteer advocate network. Services include crisis response, emergency shelter, forensic interview and exam accompaniment, counseling, safety planning, support groups, and community education; all services are delivered directly by trained, trauma-informed human advocates, with no proprietary technology platform mediating service delivery. The organization also operates a resale shop, rebranded in 2024 as "This & That Boutique and Resale," as an earned-income channel.

The revenue model is a hybrid nonprofit structure: federal and state grants are explicitly identified as the primary funding source, supplemented by private donations, in-kind contributions, and resale shop revenue. The organization partners with law enforcement, hospital and forensic nursing providers, and Sam Houston State University for service co-delivery, training pipelines, and volunteer mobilization. There are 51-100 employees, including advocates and program staff across the multi-county footprint. The organization does not charge for direct services to survivors, making grant capture and donations essential to operating sustainability.

Name

SAAFE House

Legal name

SAAFE House

Website

https://saafehouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SAAFE House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1984 in Huntsville, Texas, operating two shelters and four outreach offices that provide crisis intervention, shelter, advocacy, and education to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault across four East Texas counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services — Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Support

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAD

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGADAO

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Sexual assault support
• Emergency shelter services
• Crisis hotline support
• Trauma-informed counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal and State Grant Funding: SAAFE House receives grant funding from federal agencies as part of its nonprofit operations, providing primary revenue for shelter operations, counseling services, legal advocacy, and outreach programs.
2. Private Donations: Financial gifts from private donors support shelter operations, crisis response, counseling, legal advocacy, children's services, and essential needs not covered by grants including medication, school supplies, emergency travel, and utilities.
3. Resale Shop Proceeds: This & That Boutique and Resale shop generates operational funding by selling donated goods. Proceeds stay entirely within SAAFE House to cover critical needs not funded through grants, including shelter operations and survivor support programs.
4. In-Kind Donations: Clothing, toiletries, household goods, and children's items donated by the community are either provided directly to survivors or sold at the resale shop to fund services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SAAFE House provides free, confidential, trauma-informed services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in East Texas. Core offerings include 24/7 crisis hotline support, two emergency shelters, legal advocacy and accompaniment, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, medical accompaniment for SANEs, youth and children services, community education, and information/referral. Operational funding is supplemented by proceeds from its This & That Boutique and Resale shop.

Product overview

SAAFE House operates as a nonprofit organization providing a unified suite of domestic violence and sexual assault services across East Texas. The core service portfolio includes: Family Violence Services (crisis intervention, emergency shelter, legal advocacy, counseling) and Sexual Assault Services (medical accompaniment, legal advocacy, trauma-informed counseling), supported by a 24/7 Crisis Hotline, Youth and Children Services, Community Education programs, and Information and Referral services. The organization operates two shelters and four outreach offices across Walker, Trinity, San Jacinto, and Polk counties. An affiliated retail operation, This & That Resale Shop, provides operational funding for programs not covered by grants. All core services are free, confidential, and trauma-informed.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Violence Services Comprehensive domestic violence services for survivors in East Texas, including crisis intervention, emergency shelter for women and children, legal advocacy and accompaniment for protective orders, counseling and support services, and specialized services for children who have witnessed violence.
• Sexual Assault Services Sexual assault support services for survivors of all genders and ages, including medical accompaniment for Sexual Assault Nurse Examinations (SANEs), legal advocacy, and trauma-informed counseling.
• 24/7 Crisis Hotline Confidential, toll-free crisis hotline (1-833-858-6265) available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing immediate support, safety planning, and connection to emergency shelter and resources.
• Emergency Shelter Two confidential shelters in the Huntsville area providing safe housing, meals, personal care items, private living spaces, and on-site advocacy for women and children fleeing abuse; emergency transportation provided once clients reach the office.
• Legal Advocacy Legal advocacy across Walker and surrounding counties, including support with protective orders, court accompaniment, and legal referrals to help survivors navigate the legal system with trauma-informed care.
• Counseling Services Trauma-informed therapy for adults and children, including private counseling sessions, support groups, and specialized counseling for children who have witnessed violence.
• Crisis Intervention Services Compassionate guidance and emotional stabilization during and after crisis situations, including intake, assessment, and coordination with shelters, law enforcement, and legal or medical professionals.
• Youth and Children Services Counseling, safety education, and activities for children affected by violence, helping them feel secure and supported as their families heal.
• Community Education Awareness programs teaching prevention, healthy relationships, and bystander intervention, with trained educators offering presentations for schools, businesses, and community groups.
• Information and Referral Connection to local services for housing, employment, and mental health support, helping survivors regain stability through education and life-skills training.
• Individual/Group Advocacy Personalized case management and group support for ongoing recovery, helping survivors rebuild independence and live free from abuse.
• This & That Boutique and Resale Shop Thrift retail operation offering affordable clothing, shoes, accessories, home decor, furniture, books, toys, and more, with all proceeds supporting SAAFE House shelter operations and programs not covered by grants.
• Speaker Request Program Trained educators deliver presentations on domestic violence, sexual assault, healthy relationships, bystander intervention, and prevention strategies for schools, businesses, faith organizations, and community groups.
• Volunteer and Internship Program Flexible opportunities for individuals, students, and groups to support survivors through roles in general support, direct services and advocacy, and community relations.

Quantifiable outcome

• All services free and confidential
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Families to FreedomminorOthersReferral partner providing free long-distance transportation for domestic violence survivors who need to reach emergency shelters or reunite with supportive family far from their abuser. Service fills critical gap by offering rides, bus/train tickets, fuel assistance, and travel support.
• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational resource partner whose mission is to lead, mobilize and raise voices to support efforts that demand a change of conditions that lead to domestic violence such as patriarchy, privilege, racism, sexism, and classism. Dedicated to supporting survivors and holding offenders accountable.
• National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational resource partner providing research and tools to advocates working on the frontlines to end sexual harassment, assault, and abuse with understanding that ending sexual violence also means ending racism, sexism, and all forms of oppression.
• DomesticShelters.orgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest searchable database of domestic violence programs and shelters in the U.S. and Canada with extensive resources library. Provides catalyst for those experiencing abuse to find positive change.
• LOVE IS RESPECTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject of National Domestic Violence Hotline offering 24/7 information, support, and advocacy to young people ages 13-26 with questions about romantic relationships, plus support to concerned friends, family, teachers, and counselors.
• RAINNminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNation's largest anti-sexual violence nonprofit providing 24/7 crisis support, prevention education, and public policy advocacy to help survivors, stop harm, and enable justice.
• Sam Houston State University - Victim Studies DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for community education and awareness events including Painting With a Purpose, SAAM Resource Day, Denim Day, and Take Back the Night events. Provides student access to resources and Title IX support connections for campus survivors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• RAINN: Nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization providing 24/7 crisis support, prevention education, and policy advocacy. Active SAAFE House referral partner; broader national scope with overlapping sexual assault service lines.
• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV): National DV advocacy coalition mobilizing voices and policy change. SAAFE House national resource partner; operates at federal advocacy scale versus SAAFE House's direct-service model.
• National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): National resource center providing research and tools to SV advocates. SAAFE House partner; aligned on sexual assault education and prevention scope at national scale.
• Texas Council on Family Violence: Statewide coalition representing DV service providers across Texas, including shelter programs. Comparable as a Texas DV ecosystem umbrella; broader in scope than SAAFE House but shared beneficiary base.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 DV crisis hotline and resource provider; listed as a SAAFE House partner. Comparable crisis hotline service model at national scale.

Direct peers

• Houston Area Women's Center: Houston-based nonprofit providing domestic violence and sexual assault shelter, counseling, and advocacy services. Comparable Texas DV/SA service model at larger urban scale.
• The Family Place: Dallas, Texas-based nonprofit operating the largest DV shelter in North Texas, providing emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and youth services. Directly comparable regional DV service model in Texas, scaled larger than SAAFE House.
• SafeHaven of Tarrant County: Tarrant County, Texas DV and sexual assault nonprofit providing shelter, advocacy, and counseling. Closely matches SAAFE House's regional single-county hub-and-satellite structure with similar service mix.
• Texas Advocacy Project: Texas statewide nonprofit providing free legal services to survivors of DV and SA. Closely comparable to SAAFE House's legal advocacy and protective order support lines, with broader statewide reach.

Emerging players

• Families to Freedom: Nonprofit providing free long-distance transportation for DV survivors to reach shelters or supportive family. SAAFE House referral partner; closely comparable mission overlap focused on transportation access barriers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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