Safe Haven Women’s Shelter Society

What Safe Haven Women’s Shelter Society does

Safe Haven Women's Shelter Society is a non-profit charitable organization incorporated in 1996 (originally as the Taber & District Family Crisis Intervention Society, later rebranded) and headquartered in Taber, Alberta, Canada. It operates a 21-bed emergency residential facility providing 24/7 crisis intervention, emotional support, and basic provisions to women and children fleeing domestic violence, complemented by a Community Outreach Program running for over 15 years that supports clients outside the shelter. The organization is staffed by a small team (headcount 1–10), including three outreach workers, one SFITT Coordinator, and crisis workers available 365 days a year, operating through a Board of Directors governance structure.

Its core service portfolio comprises Emergency Residential Services, the Safe Families Intervention Team Taber (SFITT) multi-agency partnership, Child & Youth Outreach (Safe-Space for ages 11–15, Kids Space for ages 6–10), Child Support Services including a free annual Summer Day Camp, and Public Education programming covering healthy relationships, abuse awareness, safety planning, active bystander intervention, and overdose awareness. There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery runs through a content website, email, telephony, and in-person community-based outreach. Support resources include printable safety plans for adults and children.

The business model is donations-based philanthropy (registered charity #866428683 RR 0001), with all services provided free of charge to beneficiaries. Revenue is generated from individual and corporate donations, community fundraising events (Bingo Nights, Adopt A Family, Little Box of Hope), and at least one federal grant from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) dated 2023-05-30. Cost structure is anchored by a stated unit cost of approximately $100 per woman per bed per night. The geographic footprint is regional — Taber and surrounding areas of Alberta — with no indication of multi-site or multi-jurisdictional operations.

Name

Safe Haven Women’s Shelter Society

Legal name

Safe Haven Women's Shelter Society

Website

https://tabersafehaven.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Safe Haven Women's Shelter Society is a Taber, Alberta non-profit (founded 1996) operating a 21-bed 24/7 emergency shelter plus community outreach, child/youth programs, and public education for women and children affected by domestic violence, funded primarily by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Shelter Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221)

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)

SECONDARYBPAIANAC

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Housing, Urban Planning & Community Development

SECONDARYBPADADAH

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid)

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Humanitarian Relief & Emergency Response

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Emergency shelter
• Crisis intervention
• Community outreach
• Trauma-informed care

Headquarters

HQ city

Taber

HQ country

Canada

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. Donations: Charitable organization accepting financial donations from individuals and corporations. Donations directly support residential, child support, crisis line, and community outreach programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Safe Haven Women's Shelter Society operates a 21-bed emergency residential shelter providing 24/7 crisis intervention, emotional support, and safe refuge to women and children fleeing domestic violence in Taber, Alberta. Complementing the shelter, the organization delivers trauma-informed community outreach, child and youth programs (Safe-Space, Kids Space, Summer Day Camp), the Safe Families Intervention Team Taber (SFITT) multi-agency partnership, and public education programming on healthy relationships and abuse prevention. All services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries and funded through donations, fundraising, and grants.

Product overview

Safe Haven Women's Shelter Society operates as a non-profit charitable organization providing a comprehensive suite of crisis and support services for women and children affected by domestic violence. The core service is the 21-bed Emergency Residential Facility offering 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support. Complementing the shelter are Community Outreach Programs including the Safe Families Intervention Team Taber (SFITT), Child & Youth Outreach services (Safe-Space and Kids Space), and Child Support Services (Kids Corner, Playroom, and Summer Camp). The organization also provides Public Education programming covering workshops, presentations, and awareness campaigns on abuse prevention and healthy relationships. Support resources include Safety Planning tools, Abuse Awareness Education, Active Bystander Training, and Overdose Awareness materials. Fundraising initiatives include Donation Programs, Adopt A Family, Little Box of Hope campaign, and Bingo Nights events. All services are delivered through a trauma-informed, community-based approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Helped 15,000+ crisis callers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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.

• Safe Families Intervention Team Taber (SFITT) - Partner AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership between Taber Safe Haven and Child & Family Services, Taber Probation, Taber Police Service, Victim Services, Alberta Health Services, and RCMP. Goal is to provide services to encompass all family members exposed to family violence and help prevent further violence. Safe Haven employs one SFITT Coordinator working with the team.
• Alberta Council of Women's Shelters (ACWS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial organization providing support and resources to women's shelters across Alberta. Safe Haven is part of this network, aligning their trauma-informed care approach with ACWS guidelines and best practices.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Women's Shelters Canada (WSC): National umbrella organization for women's shelters across Canada, providing policy advocacy and pan-Canadian resources. Adjacent enablement peer — not a direct operator but feeds referrals and best practices to member shelters including Safe Haven.
• Alberta Council of Women's Shelters (ACWS): Provincial umbrella/coordination body for Alberta women's shelters; provides training, resources, and collective advocacy. Comparable as the network Safe Haven belongs to rather than as a competitor, with shared standards and funding alignment.

Direct peers

• Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter Association: Calgary-based women's shelter operating 24/7 crisis line, emergency beds, and outreach for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Directly comparable to Safe Haven in services, trauma-informed model, and Alberta operating context.
• YWCA Edmonton (Family Violence Prevention / Women's Shelter): YWCA Edmonton operates shelter, outreach, and child support programs for women and children fleeing family violence in northern Alberta. Directly comparable in services (shelter beds, 24/7 crisis, community outreach) and funding model (charitable donations + government grants).
• Awo Taan Native Women's Shelter Society: Calgary-based shelter society serving Indigenous women and children experiencing domestic violence and homelessness. Comparable as a non-profit emergency shelter providing crisis services, outreach, and culturally informed support within Alberta.
• Central Alberta Women's Emergency Shelter (CAWES): Central Alberta (Red Deer) women's emergency shelter operating 24/7 crisis line, emergency beds, and outreach. Direct regional peer serving women and children fleeing abuse with similar service mix and Alberta funding environment.
• Menisa House (also dba as Sagesse) - Shelter, Calgary Region: Sagesse operates domestic violence support programs and shelter referrals in southern Alberta, providing trauma-informed counselling and education. Direct peer in DV-specific community-based response, though focused on prevention rather than residential beds.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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