Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley

What Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley does

Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1978 and headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, that provides emergency shelter, crisis intervention, and recovery support services to survivors of domestic violence, elder abuse, human trafficking, and teen dating violence across the St. Vrain Valley and Boulder County regions. Its core service portfolio includes a 24/7 bilingual (English/Spanish) crisis line reachable at 303-772-4422, confidential emergency shelter at undisclosed locations with pet-friendly and ADA-compliant accommodations, individual and group counseling, legal advocacy for protection orders and criminal justice navigation, and case management covering housing, employment, and essential needs. Supporting programs include the Financial Literacy Training Series (in partnership with South State Bank), C.O.N.N.E.C.T. lunch-and-learn sessions, ArtWalk community fundraisers, the H.E.R.O. micro-giving campaign, the We Love Love healthy relationship education initiative, and bilingual support groups.

The organization is funded entirely through donations and grants, with no fee-for-service revenue; all services are provided at no cost to survivors. The technology stack is deliberately lightweight, centered on a 10DLC-compliant SMS/text messaging program for client communications and shelter coordination, alongside a Squarespace-hosted public website and standard nonprofit outreach channels. There is no proprietary platform or AI/ML layer; the value proposition rests on human-driven, trauma-informed service delivery rather than technology differentiation. Annual operational scale indicators include 8,747 crisis callers supported, 928 referrals handled, 5,106 bed nights provided to adults, children, and pets, and 27,028 meals served.

Go-to-market is community-led: Safe Shelter reaches clients primarily through its crisis line, community referrals, and outreach programs rather than paid acquisition, while donor and volunteer pipelines are cultivated through events (ArtWalk, C.O.N.N.E.C.T.), recurring micro-giving (H.E.R.O.), in-kind giving (Amazon Wishlist), and educational content. The organization is led by Executive Director Nancy Herbert, PhD, with a staff team of 11-50 across grants, fund development, residential, and outreach functions, governed by a Board of Directors of ten members including four executive officers. As a private nonprofit with no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no equity investors, its growth is constrained by grant cycles, donor capacity, and regional demand rather than capital availability.

Name

Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley

Legal name

Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley

Website

https://safeshelterofstvrain.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1978 in Longmont, Colorado, providing free 24/7 crisis intervention, emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and case management to survivors of domestic violence, elder abuse, human trafficking, and teen dating violence across Boulder County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Emergency shelter services
• Crisis intervention support
• Victim advocacy services
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Longmont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Safe Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization wholly supported by donations and grants. The organization receives contributions from individual donors, corporate sponsors, and institutional grantmakers to fund lifesaving services including shelter, counseling, advocacy, and outreach programs.
2. Micro-giving Program (H.E.R.O. Campaign): Monthly recurring donation program where supporters commit to small monthly contributions ($25, $10, or $5) to provide ongoing stability for the organization. The H.E.R.O. (How Everyone Really Overcomes) campaign is a year-end micro-giving initiative designed to inspire consistent community action.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley provides confidential emergency shelter, a 24/7 bilingual (English/Spanish) crisis line, individual and group counseling, legal advocacy for protection orders, case management for housing and employment, community education, and a financial literacy training series for survivors of domestic violence, elder abuse, human trafficking, and teen dating violence. All survivor services are provided free of charge, and the organization is funded entirely through donations, grants, micro-giving, and event-based fundraising.

Product overview

Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley is a nonprofit shelter organization offering a coordinated suite of services for survivors of domestic violence, elder abuse, human trafficking, and teen dating violence. The core offerings include a 24/7 Crisis Line (phone/text support), Emergency Shelter (confidential housing with pet accommodation), Counseling Services (individual and group), Legal Advocacy, and Case Management. Supporting programs include Community and Peer Education, the Financial Literacy Training Series (in partnership with South State Bank), C.O.N.N.E.C.T. lunch-and-learn sessions, Art Walk community events, the H.E.R.O. micro-giving campaign, Support Groups, and the We Love Love healthy relationship education initiative. These services work together to provide immediate safety, ongoing support, and long-term empowerment for survivors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Crisis Line Round-the-clock crisis support hotline available by phone and text (303-772-4422) providing immediate guidance, safety planning, and connection to emergency shelter for individuals experiencing domestic violence, available in English and Spanish.
• Emergency Shelter Confidential temporary housing at undisclosed locations offering refuge for survivors, their families, and their pets, with private rooms, meals, advocacy support, and ADA-compliant facilities provided at no cost.
• Counseling Services Individual and group counseling sessions designed to support emotional healing and recovery from trauma, abuse, and domestic violence for survivors and their families.
• Legal Advocacy Support through legal processes including obtaining protection orders, navigating the criminal justice system, and accessing legal resources for custody and other matters.
• Case Management Ongoing support assisting survivors with housing, employment, and other essential resources to help them chart a new and independent course in their lives after leaving abusive situations.
• Support Groups Peer support groups providing community for healing, available in English and Spanish versions for survivors served by the organization.
• Community and Peer Education Programs to raise awareness, educate the community, and prevent domestic violence through workshops and outreach initiatives for schools, community groups, and the broader public.
• Financial Literacy Training Series Year-long monthly training program in partnership with South State Bank covering financial topics such as banking basics and debt management to support financial stability and independence for survivors and community members.
• We Love Love Healthy relationship education initiative raising awareness about dating and domestic violence red flags, signs of healthy relationships, and community prevention resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,747 crisis callers supported annually through 24/7 Spanish/English crisis line
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• South State BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth State Bank has partnered with Safe Shelter to launch a year-long Financial Literacy Training Series. Each month, a new training focuses on a different financial topic to help survivors and community members build skills for financial stability, confidence, and independence. South State Bank also sponsors ArtWalk event location at 4th & Main in downtown Longmont.
• AmazonminorOthersAmazon Wishlist registry allows donors to purchase needed items (toiletries, bedding, meals, clothing, medications, comfort items) and have them shipped directly to Safe Shelter to support shelter residents.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SafeHouse Denver: Colorado-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, crisis support, counseling, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence. Closest operating-model comparator in the same state, with a comparable integrated service stack.
• Crossroads Safehouse: Northern Colorado emergency shelter serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Larimer County. Operates a similar crisis-line-plus-shelter-plus-advocacy model with comparable service scope.
• Alternatives to Violence: Loveland, Colorado-based nonprofit offering emergency shelter, crisis intervention, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault — a directly adjacent regional peer.
• Boulder Safehouse Foundation: Boulder County DV shelter providing emergency shelter, crisis line, advocacy, and counseling services in adjacent territory. Directly competes for the same regional donor base and survivor referrals.
• A Woman's Place: Pueblo, Colorado-based DV shelter providing emergency housing, advocacy, and counseling. Same operating model and rural Colorado context, useful for state-level funding benchmarking.
• Rose Andom Center: Denver-based co-located center providing shelter, advocacy, counseling, and legal support for domestic violence survivors. Comparable in integrating multiple survivor-services under one roof.

Broad incumbents

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 crisis, safety planning, and referral resource for DV survivors. Overlaps Safe Shelter's crisis line role at scale and is a common referral partner for local shelters.
• YWCA Boulder County: Regional YWCA chapter delivering DV services, housing support, and broader women's empowerment programming. Competes for the same Boulder County donor pool and survivor referrals but with a wider programmatic portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SafeShelterSV
• Facebookfacebook.com/safeshelterofstvrain

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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