CARDV

What CARDV does

CARDV (Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, that provides free, confidential crisis and support services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, stalking, and teen dating violence across Linn and Benton counties. The organization was formed in 1981 through the merger of Corvallis Women Against Rape (CWAR, founded 1977) and the Linn-Benton Association for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (founded 1978), giving it 45 years of continuous community presence and positioning it as one of Oregon's earliest sexual assault hotlines. Its core service suite comprises a 24/7/365 crisis and support hotline, a weekday live chat service (Mon-Fri 10am-1pm) on the Izzy platform, 24-hour crisis response at Samaritan hospitals in Corvallis, Albany, and Lebanon, two confidential emergency shelters, legal advocacy for protective orders, support groups, and community education programs delivered to K-12 schools, colleges, and local organizations.

CARDV's service delivery model is anchored by a non-mandatory-reporter advocacy stance and a multi-access distribution footprint spanning two shelters, the Blake House administrative office, the South Town Corvallis Advocacy Center, and embedded hospital and law enforcement response. There is no proprietary technology platform, no AI or machine learning capability, and no mobile application; the technology stack is limited to a WordPress-based website, a third-party live chat tool, and standard nonprofit back-office systems. Fundraising, donor cultivation, and community partnerships are the primary revenue mechanics, including a monthly recurring giving program, the annual CARDV 5K Run/Walk for Safe Families, vehicle donations through Volunteers of America Oregon, item donations, and more than 13 named community and corporate sponsors (Citizens Bank, NW Natural, Pacific Power, Oregon State Credit Union, Edward Jones, AmeriTitle, Samaritan Health Services, OSU sororities, Rotary Club of Greater Corvallis, among others). The organization is governed by a Board of Directors (Chair Lorena Reynolds, with Vince Adams designated as incoming Chair) and is currently led by Interim Executive Director Kristen Dewey while recruiting a permanent ED. All services are provided at no cost to survivors, and CARDV's positioning rests on confidentiality, 24/7 reach, and deep local ecosystem integration rather than technology differentiation.

Name

CARDV

Legal name

Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence

Website

https://cardv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CARDV is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Corvallis, Oregon, providing free, confidential crisis, shelter, legal advocacy, and education services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking across Linn and Benton counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Support Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Sexual assault support
• Crisis intervention
• Survivor shelter
• Community violence prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Corvallis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: CARDV is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 93-0792125) that relies on charitable donations from individuals, community members, and businesses. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The organization offers a monthly giving program for recurring donations.

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CARDV (Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free, confidential crisis and support services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking in Oregon's Linn and Benton counties. Its core offerings include a 24/7 crisis and support hotline and live chat, hospital and law-enforcement crisis response, confidential emergency shelter, legal advocacy for protective orders, support groups, and community education and prevention programs. All services are free to survivors and delivered by trained, non-mandatory-reporter advocates.

Product overview

CARDV (Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence) is a nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive suite of crisis and support services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking. The organization operates a 24/7 Crisis & Support Line and Chat Line as its primary access points, supplemented by Crisis Response teams at local hospitals and on-scene with law enforcement. CARDV offers Confidential Shelter with case management and safety planning, Legal Advocacy for protective orders, and Support Groups. Community Education Programs deliver prevention-focused presentations on healthy relationships and consent to students and organizations. The organization also conducts fundraising events including the annual 5K Run/Walk for Safe Families and maintains a Monthly Giving Program for donors. Educational resources covering domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence, stalking, and sex trafficking are available through its Get Info section. All CARDV services are free and confidential.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Crisis & Support Line A 24-hour, 365-day crisis hotline staffed by trained advocates providing immediate emotional support, crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Linn and Benton counties, Oregon.
• Chat Line A free, confidential text/instant messaging service available Monday through Friday 10am-1pm via the Izzy platform, allowing survivors to chat with CARDV advocates in real time.
• Crisis Response In-person advocacy and 24-hour response available at Samaritan Corvallis, Albany, and Lebanon hospitals and Sarah's Place, on-scene with law enforcement, and via community-based one-on-one meetings in public places.
• 24-Hr Confidential Shelter Emergency confidential shelter providing safe housing for survivors and their children/dependents, including transportation to shelter, food, necessities, case management, safety planning, and referrals.
• Legal Advocacy Assistance with protective order paperwork, accompaniment to restraining order and contested court hearings, and court advocacy services for survivors navigating the legal system.
• Support Groups Confidential support groups for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, offering support and education in a safe environment to assist in the healing process.
• Community Education Programs Educational presentations for students (K-12 and college), community groups, businesses, and service organizations on healthy relationships, consent, asking for help, and helping friends, with the goal of preventing sexual and domestic violence.
• Monthly Giving Program Recurring monthly donation program allowing supporters to make sustainable, tax-deductible contributions to CARDV's services for survivors and their children.
• CARDV 5K Run/Walk for Safe Families Annual fundraising event held at the Benton County Fairgrounds featuring a 5K run/walk to raise awareness and funds for CARDV's services, with local business sponsorship opportunities.
• Vehicle Donation Program Partnership with Volunteers of America Oregon enabling CARDV to accept donations of running or non-running vehicles, with proceeds from vehicle sales supporting CARDV's services.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Volunteers of America OregoncoreOthersPartnership for vehicle donations. Through this partnership, CARDV can accept donations of running or non-running vehicles. Proceeds from vehicle sales benefit CARDV and support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking.
• AmeriTitleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner and business sponsor supporting CARDV's mission to end violence.
• Central WillametteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting CARDV through sponsorships and donations.
• Citizens BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner and sponsor.
• Samaritan Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCARDV provides 24-hour crisis response at Samaritan Corvallis, Albany, and Lebanon hospitals. Partnership ensures survivors receive immediate advocacy support at healthcare facilities.
• OSU Sororities (Kappa Delta and Alpha Chi Omega)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent organization partners that interact with CARDV through fundraising, wish list drives, and promoting awareness in the OSU community.
• Rotary Club of Greater CorvallisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity organization partner supporting CARDV through fundraising and community events.
• Edward-JonesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner and business sponsor.
• Horsepower ProductionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVideo production partner that has produced educational content for CARDV. Credit appears on CARDV's website videos.
• Oregon State Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting CARDV.
• NW NaturalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner and sponsor.
• Pacific PowerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner and sponsor.
• Western UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner and sponsor.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bradley Angle: Bradley Angle is an Oregon-based DV/SA services nonprofit offering emergency shelter, counseling, youth programs, and culturally specific support in the Portland area. Directly comparable to CARDV's integrated DV/SA service model with a regional Oregon footprint.
• Raphael House of Portland: Raphael House provides confidential DV/SA shelter, advocacy, and support services in the Portland metro area. Comparable to CARDV in mission and service mix (shelter, 24/7 line, legal advocacy, support groups), differing mainly in geographic reach (Portland metro vs. Linn-Benton counties).
• CALL to Safety: CALL to Safety is Portland's DV/SA resource line offering 24/7 crisis response, support, and advocacy. Highly comparable to CARDV's 24/7 Crisis & Support Line in scope, hours, and confidential advocacy model.

Broad incumbents

• Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence (OCADSV): OCADSV is the statewide coalition providing training, policy advocacy, and resource coordination for Oregon DV/SA programs. Comparable to CARDV's mission space as an industry-wide backbone, though it operates as a member coalition rather than direct service provider.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: The Hotline provides 24/7 confidential DV support nationally via phone, chat, and text. Closely mirrors CARDV's 24-hour hotline model at national scale, serving as a critical upstream referral source and policy advocate.
• RAINN: RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and Online Hotline, plus public awareness and policy work. Comparable to CARDV as the dominant national SA crisis response and education infrastructure with hotline/advisory capabilities.

Emerging players

• Rose Haven: Rose Haven serves women, children, and gender-nonconforming survivors in Portland with day services, case management, and connections to DV/SA resources. Comparable as an Oregon-based survivor services nonprofit with case-management orientation that overlaps with CARDV's advocacy model.

Regional players

• Domestic Violence Resource Center (DVRC): DVRC serves Washington County, Oregon with DV shelter, advocacy, and prevention services. Comparable to CARDV in shelter-plus-advocacy model serving an Oregon county; regional non-competitor.
• Saving Grace: Saving Grace operates DV/SA services across Central Oregon (including Redmond and Bend). Comparable to CARDV in offering confidential shelter, 24/7 line, advocacy, and community education; serves a different Oregon region so it does not directly compete.

Others

• YWCA of Corvallis: YWCA of Corvallis operates in the same local service area as CARDV, addressing intersecting community needs including housing and women's empowerment. Comparable as an adjacent nonprofit ecosystem participant, though not a direct DV/SA crisis provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cardv
• Instagraminstagram.com/cardv_org
• Xx.com/cardv_callaway

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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