Domestic Violence Ended

What Domestic Violence Ended does

DOVE Inc., branded "Domestic Violence Ended" and operating since 1978 from Quincy, Massachusetts, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 04-2667808) that delivers free, confidential direct services to survivors of domestic and partner violence across Norfolk County, MA. Its service stack is comprehensive and operational year-round: a 24/7 crisis hotline (617-471-1234); emergency shelter operating 365 days/year; community-based, civilian, and legal advocacy; trauma-informed counseling (intake 617-770-4065 ext. 300); children's clinical services; on-site advocacy at the Quincy and Dedham District Courts; and the YouthSpeak healthy-relationship and abuse-prevention program for middle and high school students, which also runs a Youth Advocate Summit and peer-educator pipeline. Complementary offerings include the Housing & Economic Empowerment Program (HEEP) for long-term economic stability and recurring 35-hour DV Training Sessions for social-service providers, law enforcement, and healthcare workers.

The organization runs a community-led, direct-delivery model rather than a technology product model; there is no app, no API, and no proprietary software stack — the site is built on Wix and the back office is wired into standard nonprofit giving infrastructure (DAF Direct, Double the Donation, LPL stock transfers, QCDs from IRAs). It employs 11–50 staff, is affiliated with the Jane Doe Inc. statewide coalition against domestic and sexual violence, and holds Charity Navigator Platinum Level status, signaling governance and transparency discipline.

Revenue is generated entirely from donations and grants rather than fees — services are free to clients — through a diversified stack: one-time and recurring individual donations (including the Sustainers of Safety monthly program), tribute and estate gifts, stock and QCD contributions, donor-advised funds, corporate matching gifts and volunteer grants facilitated via Double the Donation, and grants such as the 2023 Metrowest Women's Fund award. The go-to-market is regional and primarily programmatic — survivor engagement via hotline/intake, community partnerships, and school-based prevention channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, email newsletter) — with documented annual reach of 2,479 clients served and 4,892 community members engaged.

Name

Domestic Violence Ended

Legal name

DOVE Inc

Website

https://dovema.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DOVE Inc. is a Quincy, MA-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1978 that provides free, confidential crisis intervention, 24/7 hotline, 365-day emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and prevention education to domestic-violence survivors and children across Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Crisis intervention
• Emergency shelter
• Survivor advocacy
• Trauma-informed counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Quincy

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: DOVE accepts one-time and recurring donations from individuals through their website donation form, monthly giving program (Sustainers of Safety), tribute gifts, and estate planning bequests.
2. Corporate Matching Gifts: DOVE participates in employer matching gift programs where corporations match employee donations, and volunteer grant programs where companies provide grants for employee volunteering.
3. Stock and QCD Donations: DOVE accepts stock donations and qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) from IRAs, with LPL DTC #0075 and Account #32883801.
4. Donor-Advised Funds: DOVE accepts donations through donor-advised funds using their DAF Direct form.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Domestic Violence Ended (DOVE Inc.) is a nonprofit social services organization that provides free, confidential crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and emergency shelter services to domestic violence survivors in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The organization operates a 24/7 hotline, residential shelter, legal advocacy, community-based advocacy, children's clinical services, and youth prevention education programs (YouthSpeak).

Product overview

DOVE Inc is a nonprofit social services organization that provides a comprehensive suite of programs and services for domestic violence survivors in Massachusetts. The organization operates as a service provider rather than a technology product company, offering crisis intervention through its 24-Hour Hotline, emergency shelter (365 days/year), legal advocacy, counseling services, and children's clinical services. Key programs include YouthSpeak (healthy relationship education for schools), the Housing & Economic Empowerment Program (HEEP), and professional DV Training Sessions. Services are coordinated across multiple delivery channels including direct advocacy, court outreach, community-based services, and training workshops. All services are free and confidential.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• YouthSpeak: Healthy Relationship Education and Abuse Prevention Program for middle and high school students

Products and services

• 24-Hour Hotline

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 2,479 clients through comprehensive advocacy services
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jane Doe Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMassachusetts coalition against domestic violence. DOVE is affiliated with Jane Doe Inc. and displays their logo as a member organization. The coalition provides statewide advocacy, training, and resources for domestic violence programs.
• Double the DonationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate giving platform that provides the database for DOVE's matching gifts program. Helps facilitate employee matching gift programs and volunteer grants.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Safe Horizon: One of the largest victim services organizations in the U.S., operating domestic violence hotlines, shelters, counseling, and court advocacy. Comparable in offering a multi-program DV service portfolio, though at much greater scale and broader geography.
• YWCA USA: Federated network providing domestic violence shelter, advocacy, and sexual assault services across hundreds of local affiliates. Comparable in operating shelter and advocacy services for survivors, with a broader national footprint.

Direct peers

• Asian Women's Shelter: San Francisco-based multilingual DV shelter and support services organization. Comparable in offering shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and community education for survivors, including immigrant populations.
• Jane Doe Inc. Massachusetts statewide coalition against domestic and sexual violence. DOVE is a member organization of Jane Doe Inc.; Jane Doe provides statewide advocacy, training, and resources that complement DOVE's direct service model.
• Casa de Esperanza: National resource center providing shelter, advocacy, and education for Latino survivors of domestic violence. Comparable in combining emergency shelter, advocacy, and culturally specific programming for DV survivors.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: Operates the national 24/7 DV hotline and provides resources and referral services to survivors. Directly comparable crisis-line function to DOVE's 24/7 hotline, though at national rather than regional scope.

Regional players

• RESPOND Inc. Somerville, MA-based domestic violence agency providing shelter, counseling, and advocacy. Comparable in scope (shelter + counseling + advocacy) and adjacent Massachusetts geography.
• Harbor House: Domestic violence program serving the Greater Worcester, MA area with emergency shelter, counseling, and advocacy. Comparable operating model of shelter plus multi-channel direct services in the same Massachusetts market.
• Transition House: Massachusetts-based domestic violence shelter and advocacy organization serving Cambridge and Greater Boston. Comparable in providing emergency shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy, with overlapping Norfolk County / Greater Boston service geography.
• REACH (Refuge, Education, Advocacy, & CHange): Massachusetts DV agency serving the North Shore and Merrimack Valley with shelter, advocacy, and education. Comparable shelter-plus-advocacy model and Massachusetts geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@doveinc
• Facebookfacebook.com/doveinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dove-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/doveinc
• Xx.com/DOVEInc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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