Domestic Violence Services

What Domestic Violence Services does

Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County (DVS) is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1976 and headquartered in Everett, Washington, operating as the only emergency shelter provider in Snohomish County for survivors of intimate partner violence. The organization runs a vertically integrated service model anchored by a 24-hour crisis support line that funnels survivors into a portfolio of free, confidential programs: confidential emergency shelter, legal advocacy for civil protection orders, supportive housing with case management, free weekly support groups in English and Spanish, and a prevention-education program delivered in schools and via webinars. All services are provided at no cost to clients, with interpreter support available by phone.

Revenue is generated entirely from philanthropic and public-sector sources rather than client fees, with no pricing model or commercial productization. Funding streams include federal, Washington State (DSHS, CTED), Snohomish County, and municipal government contracts; United Way allocations; individual and corporate donations; a structured major-donor program (Empowerment Circle, $5,000+ gifts); foundation grants; the annual Purse Auction fundraiser; employer matching gifts; and in-kind donations routed through a published Wish List. The organization reports serving over 300 victims and their children each year.

DVS distributes services primarily through direct-access channels (support line, walk-in shelter, school/community education) and is embedded in a broad cross-sector referral network spanning legal aid, housing authorities, healthcare, courts, tribal services, military, and three levels of domestic violence coalitions. Geographic reach is anchored in Snohomish County with referral handoffs into King and Skagit Counties. There is no disclosed product, app, or technology platform beyond the organizational website and standard social media presence. The organization is governed by a board of directors, employs 11–50 staff, and is not part of any parent entity, merger, or acquisition activity.

Name

Domestic Violence Services

Legal name

Domestic Violence Services Snohomish County

Website

https://dvs-snoco.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded 1976, providing free emergency shelter, a 24-hour crisis line, legal advocacy, supportive housing, and prevention education to survivors of intimate partner violence in Snohomish County, Washington.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Support Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Emergency shelter programs
• Crisis intervention support
• Legal advocacy services
• Survivor support groups

Headquarters

HQ city

Everett

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: DVS receives funding from federal government, Washington State DSHS and CTED, Snohomish County, and cities of Everett and Mountlake Terrace.
2. Individual and Corporate Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individual contributors, local businesses, private foundations, and employer matching gift programs.
3. Major Donor Giving Circles: Empowerment Circle donors giving $5,000 or more annually receive exclusive benefits including recognition on plaque, social media badge, annual CEO lunch, and event invitations.
4. United Way Contributions: Funding support from United Way of Snohomish County, King County and other United Way organizations.
5. Special Events Fundraising: Annual events such as the 17th Annual Purse Auction ($45 per person, $315 for table of 8) and Giving Tuesday campaigns.
6. In-Kind Donations and Wish List: Physical goods donated for shelter and housing departments, including diapers, towels, bedding, personal care items, and other necessities for survivors and their children.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides crisis intervention, confidential emergency shelter, legal advocacy, supportive housing, support groups, and community education programs for survivors of intimate partner violence and their children. All services are delivered free of charge and confidentially, accessed primarily through a 24-hour support line, and serve as the only comprehensive domestic violence service provider in Snohomish County.

Product overview

Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County (DVS) is a non-profit organization providing a comprehensive suite of services for survivors of intimate partner violence. The organization operates a single integrated service delivery model centered on its 24-hour crisis support line, which connects survivors to all other services. Core services include Confidential Emergency Shelter for individuals and children, Legal Advocacy Services for protection orders and civil court navigation, Supportive Housing Services with case management and stability planning, Support Groups offered in English and Spanish, and Prevention, Education and Outreach programs for schools and community organizations. All services are free and confidential, with interpreters available by phone.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24-Hour Support Line
• Confidential Emergency Shelter
• Legal Advocacy Services Legal advocates assist survivors with civil protection orders, navigating the civil legal system, court support, and referrals to legal resources and partner organizations.
• Supportive Housing Services Housing advocates provide case management, housing stability plans, children/youth programs, and referrals to local service providers to help survivors identify and secure safe housing options.
• Support Groups Free, weekly virtual support groups offered in English and Spanish, providing survivors with opportunities to connect and share with others on their healing journey.
• Prevention, Education and Outreach Community education and training programs covering domestic violence and teen dating violence, including school-based programs, youth prevention partnerships, community trainings for first responders and organizations, and elder abuse outreach.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 300 victims and their children each year with Wish List items
• +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

47 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• AAA Fire ProtectionminorOthersSilver Year-Round Sponsor of DVS.
• Abbey Carpet & FloorminorOthersSilver Year-Round Sponsor of DVS.
• Coastal Community BankminorOthersSilver Year-Round Sponsor of DVS.
• HolmanminorOthersSilver Year-Round Sponsor of DVS.
• Parris Blue PhotographyminorOthersSilver Year-Round Sponsor of DVS.
• Peoples BankminorOthersSilver Year-Round Sponsor of DVS.
• Stollwerck Plumbing & SewerminorOthersSilver Year-Round Sponsor of DVS.
• Soroptimist International of EverettminorOthersYear-Round Partner of DVS.
• Zonta Club of EverettminorOthersYear-Round Partner of DVS.
• VerdantminorOthersYear-Round Partner of DVS.
• Beacon PublishingminorOthersMedia Partner covering Mukilteo, Edmonds, and Mill Creek communities.
• Everett Gospel MissionminorOthersSnohomish County shelter referral resource listed on DVS shelter page.
• Cocoon HouseminorOthersSnohomish County shelter referral resource listed on DVS shelter page.
• Volunteers of America of Western WashingtonminorOthersSnohomish County shelter referral resource listed on DVS shelter page.
• Interfaith Family ShelterminorOthersSnohomish County shelter referral resource listed on DVS shelter page.
• Dawn (King County)minorOthersKing County housing resource referral partner listed on DVS shelter page.
• New Beginnings (King County)minorOthersKing County housing resource referral partner listed on DVS shelter page.
• Lifewire (King County)minorOthersKing County housing resource referral partner listed on DVS shelter page.
• Skagit Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault ServicesminorOthersSkagit County referral partner listed on DVS shelter page.
• Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO)minorOthersHousing resource partner for survivors finding safe and secure housing.
• Everett Housing AuthorityminorOthersHousing resource partner listed on DVS housing page.
• Volunteers of America of Western WashingtonminorOthers360-VOA-HELP housing resource partner.
• 211 / wa211.orgminorOthersWashington State 211 resource hotline for housing referrals.
• National Domestic Violence HotlineminorOthersNational referral resource for domestic violence survivors (1-800-799-7233).
• Providence Intervention Center for Sexual Assault and AbuseminorOthersSupport line partner (425-252-4800) for sexual assault referrals.
• Strong Hearts Native HelplineminorOthersCulturally-appropriate anonymous helpline for Native American survivors of domestic violence (844-762-8483).
• Washington Law HelpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal resource partner providing online legal information and forms for protection orders.
• Snohomish County Legal ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal services partner for civil protection orders and court support.
• Northwest Justice ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal representation partner for low-income survivors through CLEAR Hotline.
• Washington State Bar AssociationminorOthersProfessional partner for legal resources and Moderate Means Program referrals.
• Snohomish County Domestic Violence CoalitionminorOthersMember of the Snohomish County Domestic Violence Coalition.
• National Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceminorOthersMember of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
• Washington State Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceminorOthersMember of the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
• Catholic Community ServicesminorOthersPartner organization collaborating on services for survivors.
• Cocoon HouseminorOthersYouth and family services partner collaborating on referrals and housing.
• Deaconess Children's ServicesminorOthersChildren's services partner collaborating on survivor services.
• Housing HopeminorOthersHousing services partner for survivors transitioning to permanent housing.
• Northwest Immigrant Rights ProjectminorOthersImmigration legal services partner for survivors who are immigrants or refugees.
• Pathways for Women YWCAminorOthersWomen's services partner collaborating on survivor services.
• Providence Sexual Assault CenterminorOthersSexual assault services partner for comprehensive survivor support.
• Refugee and Immigrant Services NWminorOthersRefugee and immigrant services partner for culturally-specific survivor support.
• Tulalip Family ServicesminorOthersTribal family services partner for Native American survivors.
• U.S. Navy Region NorthwestminorOthersMilitary community partnership for service members and families affected by domestic violence.
• Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk's OfficeminorOthersCourt system partner for protection orders and legal advocacy services.
• Snohomish County Prosecutor's OfficeminorOthersGovernment partner for criminal justice coordination in domestic violence cases.
• Snohomish County Drug Treatment CourtminorOthersSpecialty court partnership for survivors involved in drug treatment programs.
• The Assistance League of EverettminorOthersPartnership to continue supporting clients with clothing and essential items after the New & Again Thrift Shoppe closed in June 2024.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DAWN (Domestic Abuse Women's Network): South King County-based DV service provider delivering shelter, advocacy, and culturally specific services; comparable county-level nonprofit structure serving the same survivor population.
• Lifewire: East King County domestic violence agency providing shelter, advocacy, and support groups to survivors; offers the same integrated IPV service model as DVS and competes for regional referrals.
• Skagit Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services: Neighboring county-level DV/SV service provider listed as a regional referral partner by DVS; analogous nonprofit operating model delivering shelter, advocacy, and prevention in a single rural-suburban county.
• Cocoon House: Snohomish County-based nonprofit providing shelter and youth/family services; collaborates with DVS on referrals and serves an overlapping at-risk client base in the same geography.
• New Beginnings: King County-based domestic violence service provider offering emergency shelter, housing, and legal advocacy; listed as a regional referral partner by DVS, directly comparable in mission and service mix within the same metro region.
• YWCA of Seattle-King County (Paths for Women): Listed as a service collaboration partner; YWCA offers parallel DV shelter, advocacy, and housing services across Washington and is the most established regional DV operator with overlapping service mix.

Broad incumbents

• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: National advocacy and membership organization for state coalitions, local programs, and DV survivors; DVS is a member. Functions as a broad incumbent setting policy, training, and public-awareness agenda across the sector.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 crisis line and referral hub for DV survivors; serves as an upstream funnel that routes callers to local providers like DVS, making it a national-scale adjacent incumbent rather than a direct competitor.

Others

• Catholic Community Services of Western Washington: Multi-service human services nonprofit operating across Western Washington; collaborates with DVS on survivor services but operates as an adjacent enabling/ecosystem partner rather than a direct DV competitor.
• Volunteers of America Western Washington: Regional housing and supportive services provider with shelter referral partnerships with DVS; functions as an adjacent ecosystem partner specializing in housing stability rather than IPV-specific crisis services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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