Shelter From The Storm

What Shelter From The Storm does

Shelter From The Storm, Inc. (SFTS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1988 and headquartered at 73550 Alessandro Drive, Suite 103, Palm Desert, California. It operates as the only comprehensive domestic violence victim assistance service and shelter provider in the Coachella Valley region of Riverside County, serving survivors of intimate partner abuse and their children. The organization's service suite centers on a 24-hour bilingual (English/Spanish) crisis hotline, a 20-bed emergency shelter, weekly case management, domestic violence outreach advocacy, a Community Counseling Center staffed by licensed therapists offering individual and group clinical therapy, and legal advocacy including protective order assistance. Service delivery is integrated: hotline intake connects to shelter and case management, which feed into counseling and legal advocacy pathways.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform; its service delivery is built on human staffing (Executive Director Angelina Coe, board of directors including President V. Douglas Jodoin, M.D., and professional advisors), licensed clinical expertise, and established referral networks with medical, legal, and law enforcement partners. The underlying "technology" is operational know-how accumulated over 38 years, bilingual service capacity, and a coordinated service pipeline rather than software infrastructure.

Revenue mechanics are entirely donation- and grant-based, with services provided at no cost to survivors. Funding streams span individual donations (tiered from $10/month to $5,000 Champion level), foundation grants (H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, Coeta and Donald Barker Foundation, Mary Kay Foundation, Blue Shield of California Foundation, Present Now), state government grants via CAL-OES, corporate sponsorships (Brighton Collectibles, Macy's, Contour Dermatology, Desert Oasis Healthcare), and proceeds from annual community fundraising events including the Fit In 42 4x4x48 endurance run, 5K runs, CV Giving Day, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month campaigns. The customer base is the regional survivor population; donor acquisition runs through community events, social media (Instagram @sftscoachellavalley, Facebook Shelter From The Storm), email newsletters, and professional referrals.

Name

Shelter From The Storm

Legal name

Shelter From The Storm, Inc.

Website

https://shelterfromthestorm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shelter From The Storm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1988 that provides domestic violence shelter, crisis hotline, counseling, and legal advocacy services to survivors and their children in California's Coachella Valley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Victim Assistance Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Emergency shelter services
• Crisis hotline support
• Victim assistance programs
• Trauma counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Palm Desert

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals at various tiers (Champion $5,000, Warrior $2,500, Defender $1,500, VIP $1,000, Ally $750, Advocate $500, Friend $250, Supporter $100). Donations support emergency shelter, counseling, hotline operations, and facility expansion.
2. Foundation Grants: Grants from foundations including H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, The Coeta and Donald Barker Foundation, Mary Kay Foundation, and Blue Shield of California Foundation to support operations and programs.
3. Government Grants: Funding from California Office of Emergency Services (CAL-OES) for victim services programs and criminal justice initiatives.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Support from corporate partners including Brighton Collectibles, Macy's, Contour Dermatology, and Desert Oasis Healthcare for fundraising events and campaigns.
5. Community Fundraising Events: Proceeds from annual events including 4x4x48 running challenge, 5K runs, and CV Giving Day campaigns.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shelter From The Storm is a nonprofit organization that operates a 24/7 bilingual crisis hotline, a 20-bed emergency shelter house, weekly case management, domestic violence outreach advocacy, and a Community Counseling Center providing individual and group clinical therapy for survivors of intimate partner abuse in the Coachella Valley. The organization also provides legal advocacy and assistance obtaining protective and restraining orders, and serves women, men, and children fleeing abusive situations, with all services offered at no cost to clients.

Product overview

Shelter From The Storm is a nonprofit organization providing comprehensive domestic violence victim assistance services in the Coachella Valley. The organization operates a suite of interconnected services centered around a 24-hour crisis hotline (staffed bilingually in English and Spanish), emergency shelter (20-bed facility), weekly case management, outreach advocacy, and a Community Counseling Center offering clinical therapy. The services are designed as a coordinated response system: hotline intake connects clients to shelter and case management, which in turn connect to counseling and legal advocacy services. The organization serves women, men, and children who have experienced intimate partner domestic violence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24-Hour Crisis Hotline

Quantifiable outcome

• Survivors successfully transition to independent living with employment, safe housing, and ongoing support
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 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 major and minor.

• Fit In 42majorGTM or Marketing PartnerFitness gym and coaching facility organizing annual 4x4x48 endurance event (4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours) to raise awareness and funds for Shelter From The Storm. Raised close to $10,000 in inaugural event and made it annual tradition.
• Brighton Collectibles - El PaseominorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail partner supporting fundraising efforts and awareness campaigns through community engagement and merchandise donations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National anti-sexual-violence organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline and supporting local DV/SA service providers. Comparable in operating crisis hotlines and advocacy infrastructure, but operates federally/nationally rather than as a regional shelter provider.
• YWCA USA: National nonprofit network offering domestic violence services, shelter, and sexual assault support as part of a broader women's empowerment mission. Comparable as a multi-service DV/safety-net provider but operates at national scale rather than a single regional monopoly.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 hotline and resource center for DV survivors. Directly comparable in operating a multilingual crisis hotline and resource referral service, but does not operate a regional shelter facility.

Direct peers

• Family Violence Law Center: Alameda County, California-based nonprofit providing legal advocacy, restraining order assistance, and support services to DV survivors. Comparable in California-based DV legal advocacy and survivor support, though more legal-services focused than full-service shelter model.
• Safe Horizon: New York City-based nonprofit operating the largest domestic violence shelter program in the US, along with hotline, counseling, and legal advocacy. Directly comparable as a comprehensive regional DV service provider integrating shelter, hotline, and case management.
• Catalyst Domestic Violence Services: Santa Clara County, California-based nonprofit providing comprehensive DV services including emergency shelter, hotline, counseling, and advocacy. Directly comparable as a California-based regional DV service provider with shelter and integrated service offerings.
• House of Ruth: Washington D.C./Maryland-area nonprofit providing emergency shelter, hotline, counseling, and legal services to DV survivors and their children. Comparable as a comprehensive DV shelter and support provider operating integrated hotline + shelter + case management services.
• Interval House: Long Beach and Orange County, California-based DV shelter and services organization providing emergency shelter, hotline, counseling, and legal advocacy. Directly comparable as a Southern California regional DV provider with integrated shelter and hotline operations.

Others

• Jewish Family Service of the Coachella Valley: Regional nonprofit providing counseling, case management, and social services in the same Coachella Valley geography. Comparable as a regional social-services nonprofit sharing referral pipelines and donor base, but offers broader social services rather than DV-specialized shelter.

Regional players

• Sojourner Center: Phoenix, Arizona-based DV shelter and services organization providing emergency shelter, advocacy, and counseling. Comparable as a regional DV shelter provider in the Southwest US, but operates in a different state/metro.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/shelterfromthestormnow
• Instagraminstagram.com/sftscoachellavalley

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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