Empowerhouse

What Empowerhouse does

Empowerhouse is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit domestic violence services organization incorporated in 1978 (originally as the Rappahannock Council on Domestic Violence, rebranded in 2019) and headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It serves Planning District 16, encompassing Fredericksburg and the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, and King George, as the sole Virginia-accredited provider of 24-hour free and confidential domestic violence services in the region. The organization operates a 40-bed confidential emergency shelter, a 24-hour crisis hotline, court advocacy, crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planning, children's and teen support groups, transitional housing with rental assistance, and a certified bilingual/bicultural program for the Latinx community. For perpetrators, it runs the fee-based, state-certified Fresh Start batterer intervention program ($500 for 21 weeks) and teen intervention groups ($100 for 12 weeks); all direct services to survivors and their children are provided free of charge.

The organization is staffed by approximately 45 people (around 24 full-time equivalents) across roles including an Executive Director, Assistant Director, Services Director, Development Director, Shelter Director, Grants Manager, Housing Case Managers, Latinx Support Services Coordinators, Court Advocates, Prevention Coordinator, and Fresh Start Coordinators. Funding is sourced from state and federal government grants, locality contributions from all five Planning District 16 jurisdictions, private foundation grants, individual donations, and recurring community fundraising events such as the annual Night of 1000 Pies, the annual Golf Tournament, the Empty Bowl, and the Candlelight Vigil. There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is human-led through in-person advocacy, shelter operations, and a 24/7 telephone hotline. Empowerhouse maintains operational MOUs with Mary Washington Healthcare, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, the Stafford County Commonwealth's Attorney, the Stafford County Victim Witness Assistance Program, Rappahannock Goodwill Industries, and the Central Virginia Housing Coalition, plus informal partnerships with local restaurants (e.g., Sedona Taphouse) and corporate sponsors (e.g., GO Car Wash) for fundraising.

Name

Empowerhouse

Legal name

Empowerhouse

Website

https://empowerhouseva.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Empowerhouse is a Virginia-accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1978 that provides free, confidential 24-hour domestic violence services, including a 40-bed shelter, hotline, court advocacy, transitional housing, and bilingual programming, across Fredericksburg and four surrounding Virginia counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Social Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Housing Services (62422), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Trauma-Informed Care & Crisis Response (School-Based) (EDAKAMAF)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Fredericksburg

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual donations from community members supporting the organization's mission to help survivors of domestic violence.
2. Government Grants: Funding from state and federal grants as a Virginia accredited domestic violence program.
3. Locality Funding: Funding from localities in planning district 16 including Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George and Caroline.
4. Foundation Support: Funding from private foundations supporting domestic violence prevention and survivor services.
5. Fundraising Events: Revenue from events including Empty Bowl, Golf Tournament, Night of 1000 Pies, and other community fundraising activities.
6. Fee for Service - Intervention Programs: Batterer Intervention Program (Fresh Start) costs $500 for 21 weeks; Teen intervention groups cost $100 for 12 weeks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Empowerhouse is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit domestic violence services organization that provides free, confidential crisis intervention and survivor support across Virginia's Planning District 16. Its core offering centers on a 40-bed emergency shelter, a 24-hour crisis hotline, court advocacy, and a continuum of services including transitional housing, children's support groups, teen dating violence prevention, and bilingual services for the Latino community. Certified batterer intervention programs (Fresh Start) and teen intervention groups are offered on a fee-for-service basis.

Product overview

Empowerhouse is a nonprofit domestic violence services organization offering a comprehensive suite of crisis intervention and prevention services. The core offering centers on a 40-bed confidential emergency shelter operating 24 hours a day, supported by a 24-hour crisis hotline, court advocacy, crisis intervention, and risk assessment/safety planning services. The organization provides specialized support through children's groups (Forgotten Victims), teen girls and teen boys support groups, and bilingual Spanish language services with culturally relevant programming. Housing assistance includes transitional housing with rental support for survivors transitioning to independence. For intervention, the certified Fresh Start Batterer Intervention Program offers fee-based groups for men and women. Prevention efforts include the Be Real educational video for teens, school-based dating violence education programs, the Clothesline Project awareness exhibit, and community events including the annual Empty Bowl fundraiser and Golf Tournament. All residential and advocacy services are provided free of charge to survivors, while certain intervention programs operate on a fee-for-service basis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24-Hour Residential Shelter & Emergency Shelter 40-bed confidential domestic violence shelter providing 24-hour residential services, meals, and comprehensive support for survivors and their children. Location not publicly disclosed for safety reasons.
• 24-Hour Crisis Hotline Free confidential 24-hour hotline (540-373-9373; toll-free 1-877-734-7238) providing crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals. Bilingual services available.
• Court Advocacy Advocacy services accompanying survivors to court proceedings, navigating protective orders, and supporting legal processes.
• Crisis Intervention and Risk Assessment / Safety Planning Immediate crisis support, professional assessment of danger levels, and development of personalized safety plans for survivors.
• Transitional Housing Program Housing assistance program helping survivors transition to permanent housing, including rental assistance, case management, and placement support in partnership with Central Virginia Housing Coalition.
• Support and Education Groups for Women and Children Support groups for adult women survivors plus children's groups (Forgotten Victims) where kids who witnessed or experienced domestic violence can share experiences in a safe space.
• Spanish Language and Bicultural Services for the Latino Community Bilingual, bicultural services and dedicated Latinx Support Services Coordinators delivering culturally relevant advocacy, support groups, and community coordination.
• Fresh Start Batterer Intervention Program Virginia-certified 21-week intervention program for men and women who have been identified as perpetrators of domestic violence; fee-based at $500.
• Teen Support and Intervention Groups Weekly Teen Girls and Teen Guys groups teaching healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and warning signs of abuse. Teen intervention groups cost $100 for 12 weeks.
• Educational School Programs on Dating Violence School-based prevention programs teaching middle and high school students about dating violence dangers, healthy relationships, and red flags.

Quantifiable outcome

• Shelters over 100 adults and 100 children annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Central Virginia Housing CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to help survivors find permanent housing. Central Virginia Housing Coalition assisted Maria in finding and signing a lease for an apartment through Empowerhouse's housing program.
• Rappahannock Goodwill IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation/Employment Specialist partnership helping survivors with job training, resume building, and employment assistance. Maureen from Rappahannock Goodwill helped Grace map out steps for education and employment.
• Mary Washington HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU partnership for strangulation prevention training and forensic nursing services. Partnership includes collaboration on medical response to domestic violence cases.
• Stafford County Office of the Commonwealth's AttorneycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU partnership for strangulation prevention training and prosecution coordination in domestic violence cases.
• Stafford County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU partnership for strangulation prevention training and co-location of victim advocates at sheriff's office for accessible services.
• Stafford County Victim Witness Assistance ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU partnership for victim services coordination and support in domestic violence cases.
• Local Fire and Rescue DepartmentsminorOthersFirst responders who assisted during July 2022 fire at shelter caused by lightning, ensuring safe evacuation of residents.
• Sedona TaphouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant that hosts Dine Out for Charity events where a portion of sales is donated to Empowerhouse.
• GO Car WashminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity car wash events that raised $5,733 for Empowerhouse in 2021.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/empowerhouseva/?hl=en
• Xx.com/empowerhouseva
• Facebookfacebook.com/empowerhouseva

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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