Center for Safety & Change

What Center for Safety & Change does

Center for Safety & Change, headquartered at 9 Johnsons Lane, New City, New York, is a 501(c)-style nonprofit organization founded on October 5, 1979 (originally as Rockland Family Shelter) that provides free, confidential, trauma-informed services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes in Rockland County, NY. The organization operates the only victim-centered nonprofit service in the county and runs a 24-hour crisis hotline, mobile text line, secure web chat, emergency shelter (launched with 15 beds filled in its first two days of operation), and a comprehensive intervention stack including legal and court advocacy, therapeutic and support services, residential programs, crime victim assistance, the SAFE forensic exam support program, and a pet safety program that addresses pets as a barrier to leaving abuse.

Its service architecture rests on standard crisis-intervention infrastructure rather than proprietary technology: telephone, SMS, and a secure web chat platform with a quick-escape redirect feature for survivor safety. There is no evidence of proprietary software, APIs, or AI/ML components. Prevention programming is delivered through SAEDA (youth-led sexual abuse education), TDVPP (teen dating violence prevention), school-based and college campus initiatives, coordinated community response training, and the Safe & Together training for child welfare workers. The organization also hosts the STOP F.E.A.R. Coalition (a criminal justice-focused domestic violence conference) and the annual Shine the Light Solidarity Bridge Walk.

The business model is donation-dependent with no fee-for-service revenue. Funding sources include individual donations, corporate Mission Partners (Atlantic, KeyBank, Lia Toyota of Rockland, Orange Bank & Trust, Harrington Press, and others), planned/major giving, and a diversified calendar of fundraising events (Golf Benefit, Business Luncheon, Designer Bag Bingo, A Night for Change, Shine the Light, Trivia Nights, Raffle for Change, and the Zero F's Given day of giving). All client services are free. The organization holds a 4-star charity rating for exceeding industry standards and reports serving thousands of children and families over its 45+ year history.

Name

Center for Safety & Change

Legal name

Center for Safety & Change

Website

https://centerforsafetyandchange.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Center for Safety & Change is a Rockland County, NY-based nonprofit founded in 1979 that provides free, confidential, trauma-informed 24/7 crisis, shelter, legal, and therapeutic services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Victim and Crisis Intervention Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Trauma-Informed Care & Crisis Response (School-Based) (EDAKAMAF)

Keywords

• Crisis intervention services
• Domestic violence support
• Sexual assault services
• Human trafficking assistance
• Trauma-informed care

Headquarters

HQ city

New City

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 and Corporate Donations: Charitable contributions from individuals and mission-aligned corporate sponsors supporting victim services and prevention programs.
2. Fundraising Events: Annual events including Golf Benefit, Business Luncheon, Designer Bag Bingo, A Night for Change, Trivia Nights, and Raffle for Change generate revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, and donations.
3. Mission Partners Program: Recurring support from named mission partners including Atlantic, KeyBank, Lia Toyota of Rockland, and individual donors at various giving levels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Center for Safety & Change provides free, confidential, trauma-informed crisis intervention and victim support services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes. Its core offerings include a 24-hour crisis hotline, mobile text line, secure web chat, emergency shelter, legal and court advocacy, therapeutic counseling, and prevention education programs delivered to individuals in Rockland County, NY.

Product overview

Center for Safety & Change is a victim-centered nonprofit organization offering free and confidential trauma-informed programs and services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes. The organization operates as a service-delivery nonprofit rather than a product company. Its core offerings include a 24-hour crisis hotline, text services, web chat, and emergency shelter, complemented by comprehensive intervention services such as legal advocacy, therapeutic support, and residential services. Prevention programming includes SAEDA (youth-led education), TDVPP (teen dating violence prevention), and community outreach initiatives. The organization also conducts awareness campaigns including the annual Zero F's Given campaign and Shine the Light Solidarity Bridge Walk, and hosts the STOP F.E.A.R. criminal justice conference.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24-Hour Hotline Round-the-clock telephone crisis support available at (845) 634-3344 for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes in Rockland County.
• 24-Hour Text Line Mobile text-based crisis support at (845) 286-4997 for individuals seeking discreet contact with victim advocates.
• Web Chat Secure web-based chat service connecting individuals with victim advocates for real-time online support with quick-escape functionality.
• Emergency Shelter Safe housing facility providing emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their families fleeing abusive situations.
• Domestic Violence Services Comprehensive intervention programs including safety planning, advocacy, and ongoing support for victims of domestic violence.
• Sexual Assault Services Crisis intervention, advocacy, and ongoing support for individuals who have experienced sexual assault.
• Human Trafficking Services Specialized identification, case management, and support resources for individuals trafficked for labor or commercial sex.
• Crime Victim Services Comprehensive services including victim compensation assistance, court accompaniment, crisis response, and referrals for victims of various crimes.
• Legal & Court Programs Legal advocacy, court accompaniment, and assistance with protective orders for victims navigating the justice system.
• Children & Youth Services Age-appropriate support and programs for children and adolescents affected by domestic violence and family trauma.
• Therapeutic & Support Services Individual and group counseling, therapy, and mental health support for victims and survivors processing trauma.
• SAFE Program Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner program providing support during forensic examinations for sexual assault victims.
• Pet Safety Program Support addressing the barrier pets pose to victims leaving abusive situations, providing safe pet care during shelter stays.
• SAEDA (Sexual Abuse Education & Prevention) Innovative youth-led education and prevention program celebrating diversity and challenging oppressive social norms.
• TDVPP (Teen Dating Violence Prevention Program) Education and awareness program targeting teen dating violence in school and community settings.
• Training & Education Professional training including Safe & Together training for child welfare workers on domestic violence-informed practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11 beds filled first day of shelter opening in 1979, with 4 additional filled second day

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Pi Iota Omega ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner for Shine the Light Solidarity Bridge Walk annual event, supporting domestic violence awareness initiatives in Rockland and Westchester communities.
• AWAKEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for Shine the Light annual awareness event, contributing to coordinated community response to domestic violence.
• Hope's DoorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Shine the Light event and collaborative domestic violence intervention initiatives in the region.
• Moms Demand ActioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Shine the Light event supporting gun violence awareness and domestic violence prevention efforts.
• My Sisters' PlacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Shine the Light event and regional collaboration on violence against women initiatives.
• Pace Women's Justice CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Shine the Light event and collaborative work on women's justice and domestic violence response.
• Putnam Northern Westchester Women's Resource CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Shine the Light event and regional coordinated response to domestic violence.
• Gabby Petito FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for 2026 STOP F.E.A.R Conference focusing on domestic violence awareness, first responder training, and community education. Foundation provides resources and training to prevent and respond to intimate partner violence.
• Harrington PressminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Business Luncheon honoree recognized for philanthropic giving and print services supporting nonprofit missions.
• Orange Bank & TrustminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Business Luncheon honoree recognized for community commitment and philanthropic giving. Independent bank with over 130 years of history and $2.5 billion in assets across 17 offices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hope's Door: Hudson Valley-based nonprofit providing domestic violence services, emergency shelter, and advocacy. Named partner of Center for Safety & Change for the Shine the Light event and serves an overlapping Westchester/Putnam geography with similar victim-centered programming.
• My Sisters' Place: Westchester County nonprofit offering domestic violence and human trafficking services including shelter, hotline, and advocacy. Active partner of Center for Safety & Change in coordinated regional response efforts.
• Sanctuary for Families: New York City-based nonprofit serving survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and related crimes with shelter, counseling, and legal services. Comparable service portfolio at a larger scale, operating in the same NY metropolitan region.
• Pace Women's Justice Center: Legal advocacy organization serving victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking in Westchester and surrounding counties. Listed partner of Center for Safety & Change and overlaps on legal/court program offerings.
• Putnam Northern Westchester Women's Resource Center: Regional domestic violence and sexual assault services provider covering Putnam and Northern Westchester counties. Listed partner of Center for Safety & Change for the Shine the Light awareness walk.

Broad incumbents

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National anti-sexual-violence organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline and providing victim services resources. Overlaps with Center for Safety & Change on sexual assault response, including the SAFE program and survivor hotline operations.
• Safe Horizon: Largest victim-services nonprofit in NYC, operating domestic violence shelters, hotlines, counseling, and court advocacy. Broader and larger than Center for Safety & Change but competes for the same donor pool and policy attention in the New York metro area.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: Nationally branded 24/7 hotline and resource service for domestic violence victims. Center for Safety & Change operates a comparable local hotline and refers to and from this national resource.

Others

• NNEDV (National Network to End Domestic Violence): National membership and advocacy organization for state and local domestic violence coalitions. Center for Safety & Change is a downstream service provider that benefits from NNEDV's policy work, training resources, and coalition infrastructure.

Regional players

• Victim Assistance Program of Westchester: County-based victim services provider offering crisis intervention, court accompaniment, and advocacy for crime victims across Westchester. Adjacent to Center for Safety & Change's service area with comparable victim support programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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