FAITH

What FAITH does

F.A.I.T.H., Inc. (Fight Abuse In The Home) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1993 and headquartered in Clayton, Georgia, that delivers free and confidential trauma-informed services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking across Northeast Georgia. The organization operates an integrated service model consisting of the Power House Child Advocacy Center and Power House Sexual Assault Center in Toccoa, GA, a Domestic Violence Shelter in Clayton, GA, and two social enterprise retail operations (a Thrift Store and a Furniture Store) on Main Street in Clayton. Its primary constituents are individual victims and families across Rabun, Habersham, Stephens, and Towns counties, with services delivered through 24/7 crisis hotlines (706-782-1338, 706-782-1003), shelter facilities, and a multidisciplinary team coordination approach involving law enforcement, child protective services, and the Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney's office.

The organization's service delivery rests on specialized human capabilities rather than proprietary technology, with on-staff Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE), trained forensic interviewers, trauma counselors, advocates, and a multidisciplinary team coordinating across agencies. Operational components include a 24/7 crisis hotline infrastructure, forensic interview protocols designed to maximize disclosure while minimizing retraumatization, non-invasive forensic medical exams (rape kits, STI testing), trauma-focused therapy programs, and a "Whole Healing" trauma-informed approach. The organization coordinates with the District Attorney's office through Power House advocates who work 24/7 with attorneys to share information on child abuse and sexual assault cases.

F.A.I.T.H.'s revenue model is multi-stream, combining individual and corporate donations, government grants and contracts (VOCA, VAWA, state contracts from DCA, DHR, DFCS), annual fundraising events (Sweetheart Ball, Fairways and Fashions, Christmas Village of Lights, Brewery Night), capital campaign fundraising, and thrift/furniture store retail revenue. All client services are provided free of charge with no pricing structure, as is standard for nonprofit social services. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Thomas B. West, M.D., with day-to-day operations led by Executive Director Caroline Wallis and a leadership team comprising a COO (Jekka Smith), CFO (Brooke Cannon), and Director of Marketing & Grant Management (Lisa Robertshaw). The organization reported serving more than 1,800 individuals in the past year and is currently raising approximately $3.5 million via its "F.A.I.T.H. in the Future" capital campaign for new facility construction.

Name

FAITH

Legal name

F.A.I.T.H., Inc.

Website

https://faith-inc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

F.A.I.T.H., Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1993 in Clayton, Georgia that provides free, confidential trauma-informed services—including shelter, forensic exams, counseling, and advocacy—to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking across four Northeast Georgia counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Victim Advocacy and Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE), Reentry & Justice-Involved Support Services (BPAGAEAN)

Keywords

• Victim advocacy services
• Domestic violence shelter
• Sexual assault services
• Child advocacy center
• Trauma-informed support

Headquarters

HQ city

Clayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

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 Contributions: Individual and corporate donations received through online portal, mail-in contributions, and capital campaign fundraising efforts
2. Thrift and Furniture Store Operations: Revenue from thrift store on Main Street and furniture store on South Main Street in Clayton, GA. Stores also provide clothing and household items for clients and vouchers for needy families
3. Capital Campaign: Fundraising initiative targeting approximately $3.5 million for renovation, construction, furniture, landscaping, campaign costs, and reserve funds for new facility
4. Annual Events: Proceeds from signature events including Sweetheart Ball (largest annual event), Fairways and Fashions, Christmas Village of Lights, and Brewery Night
5. Government Grants and Contracts: Funding from government programs including VOCA (Victims of Crime Act), state contracts from DCA, DHR, DFCS, VAWA program for sexual assault services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

F.A.I.T.H., Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free, confidential, trauma-informed services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking across Northeast Georgia. Core programs include a Domestic Violence Shelter, the Power House Child Advocacy Center, and the Power House Sexual Assault Center, supported by a 24/7 crisis hotline and SANE-certified forensic medical exams. Two social-enterprise retail stores (Thrift Store and Furniture Store) generate operating revenue and provide vouchers to clients and other needy families.

Product overview

F.A.I.T.H., Inc. is a nonprofit victim services organization offering a coordinated suite of programs under its main service umbrella. The core offerings include the Power House Child Advocacy Center (providing forensic interviews, medical exams, and therapy for child abuse victims) and the Power House Sexual Assault Center (offering similar services for adult sexual assault victims). The Domestic Violence Shelter provides emergency housing and outreach services. These programs are complemented by two social enterprise retail operations—the Thrift Store and Furniture Store—which generate revenue for the organization while providing practical support to clients. All services follow a 'whole healing' trauma-informed approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Power House Child Advocacy Center: A facility providing services for child abuse victims with a multidisciplinary team approach, forensic interviews, medical exams, and trauma-focused therapy.
• Power House Sexual Assault Center

Products and services

• Power House Child Advocacy Center

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 1,800+ individuals in a single year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kirk KnouscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner for the 11th Annual Christmas Village of Lights event. Kirk Knous collaborates with F.A.I.T.H. to bring this festive community event that raises awareness for abuse prevention services.
• Morton, Vardeman & CarlsonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Full-service marketing agency in Gainesville, Ga. that supported F.A.I.T.H.'s major rebranding initiative, creating the new corporate logo and messaging for the organization.
• FreeWillminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree online will-writing tool partnership. F.A.I.T.H. has partnered with FreeWill to provide supporters an easy way to create wills while also supporting the organization through planned giving.
• Waterfall ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for Fairways and Fashions annual event. Located at 1105 Waterfall Dr, Clayton, GA 30525.
• Currahee Brewing CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual brewery night venue partner. Hosts F.A.I.T.H. nonprofit night events at 93 W. Savannah St, Clayton, GA with live music, food, and drinks.
• Rabun County Civic CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for Sweetheart Ball annual event. Located at 201 W Savannah St, Clayton, GA 30525.
• Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration with District Attorney George Christian's office. Power House Advocates work 24/7 with advocates and attorneys in the Mountain Judicial Circuit DA offices to share information and provide services to child abuse and sexual assault victims.
• Epting EventsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCatering partner for Sweetheart Ball events, providing Southern-inspired menus with local flavors and presentation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Statewide coalition supporting Georgia domestic violence shelters and victim service providers, including funding distribution and policy advocacy. Comparable mission focus and geographic overlap within the same state.

Broad incumbents

• YWCA: National nonprofit network with many local chapters operating domestic violence shelters, sexual assault services, and advocacy programs. Comparable in service category (victim services, shelter-based support) but operates at significantly greater scale across many markets.
• Childhelp: National nonprofit focused on child abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment, operating hotlines and advocacy programs. Directly comparable to F.A.I.T.H.'s Power House Child Advocacy Center in serving child abuse victims.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National anti-sexual violence organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline and providing resources to local providers. Overlaps with F.A.I.T.H.'s Power House Sexual Assault Center in mission and SANE/forensic service focus.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 crisis line and resource hub for domestic violence victims. Overlaps with F.A.I.T.H.'s 24/7 crisis hotline and shelter services, though the Hotline focuses on referral and hotline support rather than direct shelter operations.

Direct peers

• Haven: Regional domestic violence and sexual assault service organization operating shelters, counseling, and forensic services. Closely comparable operating model — single-region victim services nonprofit with shelter and clinical services.
• Turning Point: Regional domestic violence and sexual assault services organization offering shelter, counseling, advocacy, and 24/7 crisis intervention. Comparable regional victim services nonprofit structure.
• Safe Nest: Regional nonprofit in Nevada providing domestic violence shelter, counseling, advocacy, and 24/7 hotline services. Closely comparable integrated shelter + advocacy + counseling model.
• Safe Horizon: New York-based victim services nonprofit providing domestic violence shelters, hotlines, forensic interviewing, and counseling. Closely comparable integrated victim-services model, though operating at much larger urban scale.

Others

• Polk County Sheriff's Office Victims Services: While not a private nonprofit, many county-level law enforcement victim services units operate parallel referral pathways. Listed as adjacent ecosystem player rather than direct peer — included to signal the broader institutional ecosystem in which F.A.I.T.H. operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FAITHStopAbuse
• Instagraminstagram.com/faithstopabuse
• Xx.com/faithspowerhou1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/faith-in-rabun-county-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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