The Empowerment Center

What The Empowerment Center does

The Empowerment Center (TEC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2005 and headquartered at 7400 S. Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Originally operating as The Launching Pad halfway house, the organization rebranded in 2014 and now focuses exclusively on women with substance use disorders, operating a 5-month residential addiction treatment program with wrap-around services including individual and group therapy, EMDR trauma treatment, medication-assisted treatment, 12-step programming, workforce development, financial and art education, and fitness components. The organization also operates Marvel Way, a permanent supportive housing complex launched in 2022 with 42 affordable sober living apartments (expanding to 88 units across Phase I and Phase II), which serves individuals and families in early recovery — including those reuniting with children and those exiting the criminal justice system.

TEC is the only program in Northern Nevada accepting women directly out of prison, and refers clients through a network of channels including the Washoe County Department of Alternative Sentencing (STAR Program, 4 dedicated beds), prison referrals, self-referrals, and workforce development partners (Reno Works, TMCC, UNR School of Social Work). Core products are: (1) The Empowerment Center Treatment Program (5-month residential), (2) Marvel Way sober living apartments, (3) the upcoming TEC2 83-bed treatment facility funded by a $12.5M Nevada Housing Division grant, and (4) a Workforce Development program tied to TMCC and Nevada Works.

Revenue is derived from a mix of government grants (Nevada Housing Division, US EPA Inflation Reduction Act, Nevada Clean Energy Fund), individual donations, in-kind contributions, and sliding-scale resident fees. The organization is executing a $2M capital campaign and is investing in capital-intensive infrastructure, including Nevada's first 100% solar-powered low-income housing facility (675 solar panels total across Marvel Way Phase I and II). Operating geography is Northern Nevada (Reno/Washoe County); there is no global footprint, no app, no API, and no AI/ML capability documented.

Name

The Empowerment Center

Legal name

The Empowerment Center

Website

https://empowermentcenternv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Empowerment Center is a Reno, Nevada 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs a 5-month residential addiction treatment program for women and the Marvel Way affordable sober living apartment complex, serving justice-involved and recovery populations across Northern Nevada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Treatment and Supportive Housing Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Addiction treatment services
• Sober living housing
• Women's recovery program
• Supportive housing services
• Substance abuse treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Reno

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. Grant Funding: Primary funding from Nevada Housing Division ($12.5 million grant for TEC2), US EPA grants through Inflation Reduction Act for solar installations, and other government grants.
2. Donations: 501c3 nonprofit organization accepting charitable donations, in-kind contributions, and volunteer support. Operating a capital campaign to raise $2 million.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Empowerment Center provides a 5-month residential addiction treatment program for women, integrated with permanent supportive housing through its Marvel Way sober living apartment complex. Services include group and individual therapy (including EMDR for trauma), 12-step programming, medication-assisted treatment, workforce development, financial education, fitness and art therapy, and family reunification support. Clients are referred through specialty courts, the prison system, community partners, and self-referrals across Northern Nevada.

Product overview

The Empowerment Center is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive recovery ecosystem consisting of its core 5-month residential treatment program for women, the Marvel Way sober living apartment complex for permanent supportive housing, and the upcoming TEC2 83-bed treatment facility. The organization provides integrated wrap-around services including workforce development, therapy programs (EMDR, individual, group), 12-step meetings, and family reunification support. The treatment program and housing facilities work together to provide a continuum of care from treatment through independent living.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Marvel Way: Sober living apartment complex offering 42 permanent supportive housing units for individuals and families in early recovery from substance use disorders, with on-site supportive services including 12-step meetings, mental health care, and community events.

Products and services

• The Empowerment Center Treatment Program A 5-month residential addiction treatment program for women that provides wrap-around services including group and individual therapy, 12-step meetings, workforce development, medication-assisted treatment, financial education, fitness programs, art therapy, equine therapy (Reno Rescue), and EMDR for trauma treatment. Designed for women with substance use disorders, including those exiting prison or referred through specialty courts.
• Marvel Way Sober Living Apartments Affordable sober living apartment complex offering 1- and 2-bedroom units for individuals and families in early recovery from substance use disorders, with all utilities (electricity, water, Wi-Fi) included in rent. Provides on-site supportive services including 12-step meetings, mental health care, social workers, food bank access, and pet support programs. Operated with Eugene Burger Management Corporation.
• Marvel Way Phase II Expansion Expansion of Marvel Way adding 46 additional affordable 1- and 2-bedroom sober living apartments plus community amenities including a dog park and playground. Combined with Phase I, the total Marvel Way supportive housing capacity reaches 88 units, with Phase II featuring 557 solar panels to make the entire facility Nevada's first 100% solar-powered low-income housing.
• TEC2 Treatment Center An 83-bed women's treatment facility under construction across the street from Marvel Way, expanding treatment capacity from 36 to 80 women. Features common spaces, programming rooms, semi-private bedrooms, commercial kitchen (with food donations from the Katie Grace Foundation), fitness center, and outdoor spaces. Funded by a $12.5 million Nevada Housing Division grant.
• Workforce Development Program A program helping clients find employment through resume workshops, mock interviews, soft skills training, job search support, and connections to local employers. Includes partnerships with Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) for career-focused education in culinary arts, welding, nursing, business, clinical medical assistance, medical billing, and peer support/substance abuse counseling, as well as Nevada Works for short-term training in logistics, healthcare, IT, and manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-month program completion leads to employment, stable housing, and family reunification
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Nevada Reno (UNR) School of Social WorkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Field Education partnership providing interns pursuing Masters and Bachelors degrees. Students work directly with clients on treatment plans, group facilitation, and case management.
• Washoe County Department of Alternative SentencingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022STAR Program (Support, Treatment, Accountability, Recovery) partnership providing 4 beds for individuals with opioid use disorder in pre-trial supervision.
• Eugene Burger Management CorporationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProperty management partner for Marvel Way day-to-day operations, managing lease applications, rent payments, maintenance, and repairs for the 88-unit apartment complex.
• University of Tennessee (Program for Pet Equity Health Equity)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership conducting surveys with Marvel Way residents about pet ownership benefits. Study aims to help guide Marvel Way Pet Program and develop similar programs nationwide.
• SPCA of Northern NevadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides on-site pet vaccination and neutering services for Marvel Way residents.
• Katie Grace FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood donations for TEC2 commercial kitchen program, serving clients in addiction treatment.
• Food Bank of Northern NevadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly food pickup for Marvel Way residents to address food insecurity.
• Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partnership sending women to develop skillsets for long-term careers in business, clinical medical assistance, medical billing, and peer support/substance abuse counseling.
• Nevada WorkscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState program providing short-term training in logistics, healthcare, IT, manufacturing, and other fields to support client career development.
• Camie Craig FitnessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides fitness classes for TEC clients as part of wellness programming.
• Reps for RecoveryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides fitness programming for TEC clients supporting physical wellness in recovery.
• Reno RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquine therapy partnership providing horses for riding and grooming activities at TEC to improve emotional regulation, self-confidence, and responsibility.
• The Children's CabinetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides parenting classes and childcare resources for Marvel Way residents.
• Apex ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSelected builder for TEC2, the new 83-bed women's treatment center expected to break ground in 2024.
• Mountain WestcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for both phases of Marvel Way supportive apartment complex.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vitality Unlimited: Nevada-based nonprofit providing residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment across multiple sites. Most directly comparable peer given shared state footprint, nonprofit model, and combination of residential treatment with supportive services for similar populations.
• Crossroads of Southern Nevada: Las Vegas-based nonprofit providing substance use treatment, housing, and supportive services. Comparable as a Nevada-focused nonprofit with an integrated treatment and supportive housing model for similar populations.
• WestCare Foundation: Large national nonprofit operating residential and outpatient behavioral health, substance use, and reentry programs with significant Nevada operations. Comparable as a 501c3 operating a treatment-to-housing continuum for justice-involved populations.

Broad incumbents

• Caron Treatment Centers: Nonprofit residential and outpatient addiction treatment provider with comprehensive programming including therapy, family services, and workforce support. Comparable on the integrated treatment continuum, though typically serves a more affluent population.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: National nonprofit operating one of the largest networks of residential and outpatient substance use treatment facilities. Comparable on the residential SUD treatment model and continuum of care, but operates at much greater scale and broader geographic footprint than TEC.
• Recovery Centers of America: Multi-state operator of residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment facilities. Comparable on integrated clinical treatment and supportive services, but operates as a for-profit at greater scale and broader footprint than TEC.
• Phoenix House: National nonprofit operating residential substance use treatment programs across multiple states with workforce development and family services. Comparable integrated treatment-plus-recovery-support model for justice-involved and underserved populations.
• Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers: National nonprofit operating residential substance use rehabilitation programs combined with work therapy and supportive housing across the US. Comparable on residential SUD model with workforce development and continuum-of-care philosophy.

Regional players

• Desert Hope Treatment Center: Las Vegas-based residential and outpatient addiction treatment facility operating in Nevada. Comparable on geography and residential SUD treatment, though operates as a for-profit rather than the nonprofit model TEC uses.

Emerging players

• Community Bridges (Community Bridges Inc.): Regional nonprofit operating residential substance use and mental health treatment programs in the Western US, including programs for justice-involved individuals. Comparable on the integrated residential treatment model for similar underserved populations, though with a broader regional footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/empoweredbysobriety
• Instagraminstagram.com/empoweredbysobriety

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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