What Halton Women’s Place does

Halton Women's Place is a registered Canadian charity and the sole women's shelter operating in the Halton Region of Ontario, delivering emergency safe shelter, 24/7 crisis intervention via two phone lines (905-332-7892 and 905-878-8555), online crisis chat through the Izzy platform, transitional housing, community outreach, counseling, and therapeutic workshops to women and children fleeing domestic violence and abuse. The organization serves a single geographic region (Halton — Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Halton Hills) and supplements its core shelter mission with a sizable public education portfolio that includes the Learn to Love school curriculum for Grades 1–12 delivered by OCT-certified educators, the Neighbours, Friends & Families workplace awareness campaign, the On Air With HWP podcast, youth ambassador and healthy-relationship certificate programs, and community initiatives such as Ask For Angela and Purple Plate benches.

The organization is funded through a mix of municipal and provincial government grants (Halton Region as primary government funder, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Ontario government, plus a 2023 ESDC federal grant), individual and corporate donations, recurring monthly giving (Circle of Hope, Shelter Her), and four signature fundraising events: the annual Charity Golf Tournament (raised $84,500 in June 2026), Hope in Every Step walk (raised $76,292 in 2025), Butterfly Gala, and International Women's Day Luncheon. Corporate workplace training is sold on a tiered unit-pricing basis ($100 for 10–50 employees, $200 for 50+, with non-profit pricing on request); all direct client services are delivered free of charge. The organization employs 51–100 staff, is led by Executive Director Laurie Hepburn, is governed by a Board of Directors, and holds Imagine Canada accreditation, CCDI Employer Partner status, and AODA/WCAG 2.0 AA compliance.

Operationally, HWP runs on a standard nonprofit SaaS stack — ADP Workforce Now for HR, Raisely/JustGiving/Eventbrite/Blackbaud for fundraising and events, Constant Contact for email, SurveyMonkey for client surveys, and Buzzsprout for podcast hosting — with no proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, mobile app, or external API surface disclosed. Service delivery is high-touch and human-mediated; the organization reports 1,500+ nights of safe shelter provided annually and 600+ women and children helped through shelter, counseling, and outreach programs, at an implied cost of approximately $250 per shelter night per person.

Name

Halton Women’s Place

Legal name

Halton Women's Place

Website

https://haltonwomensplace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Halton Women's Place is the sole women's shelter in Ontario's Halton Region, providing 24/7 crisis lines, emergency shelter, transitional housing, and community outreach to women and children fleeing domestic violence, funded by government grants, donations, and signature fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Shelter and Survivor Support Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Women's shelter services
• Domestic violence support
• Crisis intervention services
• Emergency shelter accommodation
• Community outreach programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization relies heavily on charitable donations from individuals, businesses, and community groups. They host signature fundraising events including an annual golf tournament, Butterfly Gala, Hope in Every Step walk, and International Women's Day Luncheon.
2. Government Funding: Funded by Halton Region and Ontario government grants for shelter operations and public education programs like the Neighbours, Friends & Families campaign.
3. Program Fees: Small registration fees for some educational workshops and corporate training sessions (e.g., $100-200 for workplace training).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Halton Women's Place operates the only women's shelter in Halton Region, providing free emergency safe shelter, 24/7 crisis intervention via phone lines and online chat, transitional housing, community outreach counseling, and therapeutic workshops for women and children experiencing domestic violence. The organization also runs public education programs in schools and workplaces, a podcast, and signature fundraising events to support shelter operations.

Product overview

Halton Women's Place is a women's shelter and domestic violence support organization offering a comprehensive suite of services including emergency shelter, 24/7 crisis intervention (via phone lines and online chat), transitional housing, community outreach, and therapeutic workshops and groups. The organization operates public education programs including the Learn to Love school curriculum, the Neighbours Friends & Families workplace awareness campaign, and the On Air With HWP podcast. Signature fundraising events include the Annual Golf Tournament, Butterfly Gala, Hope in Every Step walk, and International Women's Day Luncheon. Donor engagement programs include monthly giving (Circle of Hope) and the Shelter Her program. The organization uses third-party platforms for service delivery including SurveyMonkey for client surveys, Raisely for event fundraising, Buzzsprout for podcast hosting, and ADP for recruitment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24-Hour Crisis Line Services 24/7 crisis intervention and support lines available 365 days a year, providing immediate assistance to women experiencing abuse with trauma-informed crisis counselors at 905-332-7892 (Burlington/Oakville) and 905-878-8555 (Milton/Halton Hills).
• Online Crisis Chat Confidential online chat service for crisis support, allowing individuals who cannot call to connect with counselors through the izzyplatform.
• Safe Shelter Services Emergency safe shelter accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic violence and abuse in the Halton region, operating 365 days a year with over 1,500 nights of safe shelter provided annually.
• Transitional Housing Transitional support services helping women and children move from emergency shelter to independent living.
• Community Services Community outreach services providing support, resources, and assistance to women experiencing domestic violence outside of shelter settings, including counseling, safety planning, and referrals.
• Workshops and Groups Therapeutic and support groups for shelter residents and community members addressing topics related to domestic violence recovery.
• Webinars Educational webinar series on topics related to domestic violence awareness, prevention, and support.
• On Air With HWP - Learn to Love Podcast Podcast series discussing healthy relationships, dating red flags, gender-based violence prevention, and self-relationship skills, hosted on Buzzsprout.
• Learn to Love Program School-based public education program visiting classrooms from Grades 1-12 to discuss consent, dating violence, bullying, and media/gender stereotypes, delivered by OCT-certified educators.
• Neighbours, Friends & Families Campaign Ontario government-funded public education campaign helping employers and community groups recognize and respond to domestic violence, with corporate pricing available for workplace presentations.
• Youth Ambassador Program Program engaging youth as ambassadors for healthy relationships and domestic violence prevention awareness.
• Healthy Relationship Certificate Programs Certificate programs focused on building healthy relationship skills and knowledge.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,500+ nights of safe shelter provided annually to women and children
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Halton RegioncoreOthersPrimary government funder and regional partner supporting shelter operations and community programs.
• Ontario Trillium FoundationcoreOthersProvincial grant funder supporting community programs and organizational capacity.
• Ontario GovernmentcoreOthersFunding for public education campaigns including Neighbours, Friends & Families.
• York Trafalgar HomesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of 33rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament ($10,000).
• Atlas CanadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPledge partner and sponsor for Hope in Every Step walk events.
• Emille Shoes LtdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGood for the Sole sponsor at Hope in Every Step 2026.
• IBEW Local 353minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHope Helper sponsor for Hope in Every Step walk.
• Piper's Heath Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue for annual charity golf tournament.
• Elizabeth InteriorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent Sponsor for International Women's Day Luncheon 2026.
• TD BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Butterfly Gala (formerly Venetian Ball Gala).
• Imagine CanadaminorOthersNational accreditation program for charities; HWP is Imagine Canada Accredited.
• Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)minorOthersCCDI Employer Partner; diversity and inclusion network.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Interval House: Toronto-based women's shelter providing emergency shelter, counselling, and community outreach for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Directly comparable mission, service mix, and operational model to HWP, just at a larger metro scale.
• Family Transition Place: Halton-area organization providing shelter, counselling, and transition support for women and children experiencing violence and abuse. Most geographically overlapping peer — comparable services, regional catchment, and reliance on Halton-area funding.
• YWCA Hamilton: Greater Hamilton-area YWCA operating women's shelters, DV counselling, and transitional housing. Comparable service model and target population; serves an adjacent Southern Ontario region.
• Assaulted Women's Helpline: Ontario-wide multilingual crisis line for women experiencing abuse. Comparable crisis-intervention service offering; differs by being province-wide and telephone/chat-only without shelter capacity.
• Anova (formerly Women's Community House): London, Ontario-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, counselling, and advocacy for women and children fleeing abuse. Closely comparable operating model and rural/small-metro service footprint.
• Barbara Schlifer Clinic: Toronto-based clinic providing legal, counselling, and interpreter services to women experiencing violence. Comparable specialized service model for DV survivors, though without emergency shelter beds.
• Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis: Guelph-Wellington area women's shelter and crisis service provider offering emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis line, and outreach. Closely comparable mid-size regional shelter model.
• Chrysalis Anti-Violence Program (Kitchener-Waterloo): Kitchener-Waterloo women's shelter and anti-violence program providing emergency shelter and counselling to women and children. Closely comparable operating model in another Southern Ontario region.

Broad incumbents

• YWCA Toronto: Major metropolitan YWCA offering DV shelters, transitional housing, and women's empowerment programs. Broader portfolio than HWP and serves a larger urban population; comparable DV service components.

Others

• Women's Shelter Canada: National umbrella organization for women's shelters across Canada. Not a direct operational peer, but is the industry association HWP would naturally align with for advocacy, training, and federal funding channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

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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