Advocates Against Family Violence

What Advocates Against Family Violence does

Advocates Against Family Violence (AAFV) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Caldwell, Idaho, providing crisis intervention, emergency shelter, housing, advocacy, counseling, and education services to domestic violence survivors across Canyon County and the broader Treasure Valley. Founded in 2002 and operating continuously since, AAFV runs an integrated service continuum anchored by a 24-hour crisis hotline and text line, the Hope's Door 20-bed emergency shelter (120-day maximum stay), Hope Plaza Apartments (110 units of family housing), the NSP Housing program (13 single-family homes), and the Hope Lane Learning Center childcare facility. The organization also delivers court advocacy for protection orders, free victim and family counseling, comprehensive safety planning services, adult outreach, and youth programs serving ages 5-17.

The organization operates no proprietary technology platform; it uses standard non-profit case management and service delivery systems. It is funded through a mix of charitable donations, foundation grants, government funding, and community fundraising events such as the annual Pathways to Hope Gala, with all survivor-facing services provided free of charge or on an income-based basis (Hope Plaza accepts Section 8 and SICHA vouchers). AAFV's customer base is highly fragmented across individual survivors, low-income families, teens, and elder abuse victims, with 38,079+ services delivered in the prior year to a regional population of over 500,000. Property management for Hope Plaza Apartments is outsourced to Infinity Management & Investment, LLC under a core operational partnership.

Name

Advocates Against Family Violence

Legal name

Advocates Against Family Violence

Website

https://aafvhope.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Advocates Against Family Violence is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Caldwell, Idaho providing 24/7 crisis intervention, emergency shelter (Hope's Door, 20 beds), 110-unit affordable housing (Hope Plaza), and court advocacy to domestic violence survivors across Canyon County and Idaho's Treasure Valley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic violence social services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241)

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)

SECONDARYBPADADAH

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid)

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

SECONDARYBPAGACAD

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGAEAC

Family & Parenting Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGADAM

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Emergency shelter housing
• Crisis intervention support
• Victim court advocacy
• Trauma-informed counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Caldwell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: As a non-profit organization, AAFV operates primarily through charitable donations, foundation grants, and government funding to provide free and subsidized services to domestic violence survivors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Advocates Against Family Violence (AAFV) is a non-profit organization that provides crisis intervention, emergency shelter, affordable housing, court advocacy, counseling, and community outreach services to domestic violence survivors in Canyon County, Idaho and the surrounding Treasure Valley. Core offerings include the 24-hour crisis hotline and text line, Hope's Door emergency shelter for women and children, Hope Plaza Apartments (110 units) and NSP Housing (13 homes), free victim and family counseling, court advocacy for protection orders, and trauma-informed outreach programs.

Product overview

Advocates Against Family Violence (AAFV) is a nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive suite of services to domestic violence survivors in Canyon County, Idaho. The organization operates a single integrated service model centered on crisis intervention and long-term support. Core offerings include a 24-hour crisis hotline (Crisis Services), the Hope's Door emergency shelter, and Court Advocacy for legal support. Housing programs include Hope Plaza Apartments (110-unit family housing) and NSP Housing (13 single-family homes), with transitional and permanent supporting housing options. Additional services include Safety Planning Services, Hope Lane Learning Center for childcare, and an Outreach Program providing classes, support groups, and teen-focused programming. All services work together to guide survivors from crisis through transitional housing to independent living.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crisis Services (24-Hour Hotline and Text Line) 24-hour domestic abuse crisis hotline and crisis text line providing immediate support, safety planning, and referrals to emergency services for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors in the Treasure Valley.
• Hope's Door Emergency Shelter Emergency housing shelter for women and children escaping domestic violence, offering 20 private bedrooms, 120 days of stay, trauma-informed care, and educational programs focused on healthy relationships and life skills.
• Hope Plaza Apartments 110-unit family housing community in Caldwell, Idaho offering 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units with full appliances, on-site amenities including a community center, children's learning center, exercise facility, and computer facilities. Rents based on income; accepts Section 8/SICHA vouchers.
• NSP Housing Program offering 13 single-family residential homes in Canyon County with 2, 3, and 4-bedroom options, featuring washer/dryer hookups, garages, central heating and air, and 24/7 emergency maintenance.
• Court Advocacy Pro se assistance and support for individuals navigating the legal system, including help with divorce, custody, civil protection orders, court proceedings, legal referrals, and tailored safety planning.
• Safety Planning Services Comprehensive safety planning services tailored for domestic violence victims, stalking victims, emotional abuse, financial abuse, safety with children, pets, court safety, school safety, work safety, rural area safety, technology safety, and safety when an abuser is released from jail.
• Resources and Referrals Information and referral services connecting survivors to resources including emergency rent and utility assistance, food, clothing, childcare, counseling, and referrals to state and county support organizations.
• Hope Lane Learning Center Daycare and after-school program for children 6 weeks to twelve years, providing a safe, nurturing environment with meals, fun learning activities, and field trips. Accepts ICCP and serves low-income families.
• Outreach Program (Adults and Families) In-person classes and support groups for families who have experienced abuse, providing training and resources to community professionals on sexual and domestic violence awareness, trauma responses, self-advocacy skills, and trauma-informed parenting.
• Youth Outreach (Teens) Programs for young people providing safe spaces to discuss unhealthy relationships, tools promoting resilience and peer-to-peer advocacy, one-on-one support, workshops for classrooms, youth groups, and detention centers, and healthy relationship support groups for youth ages 5-17.

Quantifiable outcome

• 38,079+ services provided to community members last year
• +1 more outcomes

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

One partnership is on record.

• Infinity Management & Investment, LLCcoreOthersInfinity Management & Investment, LLC manages on-site daily operations for Hope Plaza Apartments, the 110-unit family housing community. They handle property management, tenant relations, and leasing for the affordable housing complex serving domestic violence survivors and their families.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Safe Horizon: Large NYC-based non-profit providing DV shelter, hotlines, court advocacy, and counseling. Closest large-scale model of AAFV's integrated crisis-to-housing continuum.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National sexual assault hotline and survivor support organization. Comparable in operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline that AAFV's services connect into.
• YWCA USA (Treasure Valley / National): National network with local chapters providing DV shelter, housing, and advocacy. Comparable service model, broader geographic reach, and similar funding structure (non-profit, donations/grants).

Direct peers

• Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence: Statewide umbrella organization that coordinates, trains, and funds member programs including AAFV. Comparable mission, target population, and funding sources, and operates as the primary state-level peer.
• Women's and Children's Alliance: Boise-based non-profit providing shelter, counseling, and advocacy for DV and sexual assault survivors in the Treasure Valley. Closest geographic peer serving adjacent populations in the same Idaho region.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 crisis hotline for DV survivors, directly overlapping AAFV's crisis line and referral services. National-scale comparator for hotline operations and survivor engagement volume.
• Family Justice Center of Idaho: Co-located multi-agency model providing DV, sexual assault, and child abuse services under one roof. Comparable co-located service model and Idaho footprint serving similar client populations.
• Women Against Abuse (Philadelphia): Single-city DV non-profit offering emergency shelter, transitional housing, and court advocacy. Closest architectural twin to AAFV's integrated shelter-housing-advocacy model at municipal scale.

Others

• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): National advocacy and policy organization supporting state coalitions and local DV programs including AAFV. Indirect comparator as a funder, technical assistance partner, and policy ecosystem participant.

Regional players

• Family Crisis Center (Eastern Idaho): Regional Idaho non-profit providing DV shelter, advocacy, and counseling. Comparable service portfolio, but operates in different Idaho geography without direct competition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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