Name

Safe Harbor

Legal name

Safe Harbor of NC, Inc.

Website

https://safeharbornc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hickory

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals. Monthly giving program called 'Harbor Champions' provides sustained support. Donors can give through online portal, mail, or in-person.
2. Vehicle Donations (Hope On Wheels): Donated vehicles are accepted, with blue book value documentation provided for tax purposes. Vehicles help women in recovery with transportation to work and appointments.
3. ReSource Warehouse (Social Enterprise): Thrift store operated as social enterprise providing job training to program participants. All revenue goes back to Safe Harbor. Located at 331 US Highway 70 SW, Hickory, NC.
4. Business/Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate sponsors at various tiers (Captain $10,000, Beacon $7,500, Lighthouse $5,000, Anchor $2,500, Compass $1,000, Anchor of Promise $500, Anchor of Love $250) provide funding and in-kind support.
5. Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts: Stock transfers (via Raymond James DTC), IRA distributions (up to $100,000 annually tax-free for those 70½+), charitable bequests, and marketable securities donations.
6. Church Partnerships: Church affiliates provide financial contributions, volunteers, meal provision, and community support for Safe Harbor programs and events.
7. Workplace Giving: Employer match programs, volunteer grants, and payroll deduction options. Tax ID: 57-1215608.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Safe Harbor of NC, Inc. is a faith-based nonprofit that provides a free one-year residential recovery program for women (Whole Woman Recovery Program), supplemented by multi-tier transitional housing (Greenleaf, The Haven, The Passage), a Community Center offering meals/showers/laundry and life-skills classes, job-training through the ReSource Warehouse social-enterprise thrift store, and fee-based community classes. Services are delivered directly at Safe Harbor's Hickory, NC campus and funded via individual donations, church partnerships, corporate sponsorships, and planned giving.

Product overview

Safe Harbor of NC is a Christ-centered nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive continuum of recovery services for women. The core programs include the Whole Woman Recovery Program (a free one-year residential faith-based recovery program), Greenleaf Transitional Housing (furnished apartments for graduates and women at risk), The Haven (11-cottage transitional housing community), and The Passage (6-bed temporary shelter). Support services include the Community Center/Day Center providing meals, showers, laundry, and case management, plus On Purpose Classes (DESIGN, Pathways to Freedom, Safe People & Boundaries, Triple P Parenting). The organization operates ReSource Warehouse as a social enterprise for job training, and runs Empower2Employ internship placements. Additional programs include Hope On Wheels vehicle donations, volunteer coordination, and annual events like Celebrate the Harvest. The organization serves women and children in Hickory, NC, focusing on substance use disorder recovery, homelessness prevention, and family stability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Whole Woman Recovery Program Free one-year faith-based residential program for women in recovery, providing holistic healing through Christ-centered community, evidence-based recovery tools, life restoration skills training, biblical counseling, and case management to achieve long-term sobriety and independence.
• Greenleaf Transitional Housing Low-cost, fully furnished apartments in a safe gated community for women and children who have completed the Whole Woman program or are at risk of homelessness, offering case management, financial mentorship, and support services across 15 units.
• Community Center (Day Center) Walk-in day center at the Chloe Waldrop Taylor Renewal Center providing showers, laundry, meals, life skills classes, daily Bible devotions, toiletries, and assistance with obtaining ID, housing applications, EBT applications, recovery connections, and counselor referrals for women and children experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
• The Passage A 6-bed home providing temporary shelter and short-term residential environment for women who have been unable to secure housing without ongoing supportive services, offering structured support for stability and transition to independent living.
• The Haven An 11-cottage transitional housing community on Safe Harbor's gated campus providing women and their children with private cottage living spaces including bedroom, bathroom, and kitchenette, plus access to wraparound services for healing and restoration.
• On Purpose Classes Fee-based classes offered to program participants and the broader community to help women discover purpose, identity in Christ, and experience personal freedom. Includes DESIGN class ($30/person), Pathways to Freedom ($30), Safe People and Boundaries ($50), and Triple P Parenting.
• Empower2Employ A three-month unpaid internship program connecting eligible Whole Woman Recovery Program graduates with local businesses for job training and employment preparation, including resume and interview readiness.
• ReSource Warehouse A thrift-store social enterprise operated under Safe Harbor providing job training and experience in retail, customer service, cashiering, and product placement to program participants, with all revenue supporting Safe Harbor operations.
• Community and Co-Ed Support Groups Support groups hosted at the Renewal Center including AA Beginning Basics, NA The Promise is Freedom, Thrive Recovery Support Group for Women, and Women United.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,565 visits to Community Center serving 180 women and 27 children annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Church Affiliates NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of churches providing financial contributions, volunteers, meal preparation, mentorship, and community support. Churches partner through 'Corners of Your Field' program to serve the local community. Safe Harbor team speaks at partner churches to build awareness and engagement.
• Corporate and Business SponsorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOver 200 business sponsors at various tiers (Captain $10,000, Beacon $7,500, Lighthouse $5,000, Anchor $2,500, Compass $1,000, Anchor of Promise $500, Anchor of Love $250). Includes companies like Corning, U-Haul, Edward Jones, Legget and Platt, and many local businesses. Sponsors fund free services and receive community recognition.
• Empower2Employ Business PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal businesses provide 3-month unpaid internships to women who have completed 9 months of Whole Woman Recovery Program. Businesses interview candidates and provide work experience. Contact: Sarah Blanton, Development Director at [email protected].
• ReSource Warehouse PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial enterprise operated under Safe Harbor providing job training to program participants. Partners with churches through 'Corners of Your Field' to help local churches serve the community. All revenue goes back to Safe Harbor programs.
• Partners Behavioral Health ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBehavioral health management organization providing resources and support connections for families dealing with addiction and mental health issues.
• SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational hotline resource (1-800-662-HELP) provided as immediate help resource for families dealing with substance use disorders.
• Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA)coreOthersSafe Harbor is accredited by ECFA, demonstrating commitment to financial integrity and accountability. Financial statements are audited annually by independent CPA firm.
• NARR (National Alliance for Recovery Residences)minorOthersMembership in national organization for recovery residences. Provides standards and best practices for residential recovery programs.
• NCARR (Recovery Residences of North Carolina)minorOthersState-level membership supporting recovery residences standards and advocacy in North Carolina.
• Network220minorOthersFaith-based network partner providing support and resources for Christian recovery ministries.
• CityGate NetworkminorOthersChristian social services network providing resources and best practices for faith-based nonprofits serving communities in need.
• NC-211minorOthersNorth Carolina resource referral service providing connections to local services and support for those in need.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Samaritan Women's Center: Faith-based nonprofit in Charlotte, NC providing residential recovery and outreach for women trapped in commercial sexual exploitation and addiction. Comparable faith-based women-focused recovery residence in the same state.
• Mercy Multiplied: Christian nonprofit operating free residential recovery homes for young women ages 13-28 across four US locations, combining faith-based counseling with life skills. Directly comparable women-only faith-based residential recovery model.
• Thistle Farms / Magdalene House: Nashville-based residential recovery program for women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction, paired with a social enterprise (Thistle Farms body care products) employing program graduates. Directly comparable to Safe Harbor's women-only residential recovery + ReSource Warehouse social enterprise hybrid model.
• Healing Transitions: Nonprofit recovery residence operator in Raleigh, NC serving men and women through a multi-phase program with New Life House (detox) and Long Term Recovery. Regional peer running a similar continuum-of-care model in the same state.

Others

• National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR): National nonprofit that establishes standards and certifies recovery residences. Safe Harbor is a member; NARR is the industry association and ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Oxford House: National network of over 3,000 self-supporting, democratically run recovery houses operating in 47 states. Industry incumbent defining recovery residence standards that Safe Harbor's NARR/NCARR memberships align with.
• Teen Challenge USA: Largest faith-based addiction recovery and discipleship network in the US, operating residential programs across hundreds of centers. Closest broad incumbent to Safe Harbor's Christ-centered, multi-phase residential model.

Regional players

• McLeod Addictive Disease Center: North Carolina-based addiction treatment provider operating outpatient and residential programs across multiple NC cities. Comparable regional behavioral health provider, though broader clinical rather than faith-based model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/876422695/5f842d91eb?share=copy
• Facebookfacebook.com/SafeHarborNC
• Xx.com/safeharborofnc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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