Safe Harbor

What Safe Harbor does

Safe Harbor is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, incorporated in South Carolina and headquartered in Greenville, that delivers a continuum of free services to survivors of domestic abuse and their children across Greenville, Anderson, Pickens, and Oconee Counties. Founded in 1982 (with a secondary source indicating 1995), the organization operates emergency shelters in three counties with an average stay of 60 days, a 24/7 helpline at 1-800-291-2139, an online intake portal (empowerdb.com), therapy and case management for adults and children ages 6-17, assistance with Orders of Protection, short- and medium-term rental assistance, community education and outreach, and a youth dating violence prevention program branded REP (Relationship Education Project, formerly The Megan Project). Staffing comprises approximately 45 full-time and 20 part-time employees supported by 300+ volunteers and a 12-member board of directors, under Interim CEO Julie Pringle.

The technology stack is standard for the nonprofit social services sector: an outsourced case management platform (empowerdb.com) for client intake and community service workflows, a marketing website, email and social media channels (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn), donation processing, and POS operations for the Safe Harbor Resale Shop in Taylors. There is no proprietary software development, no API or SDK surface, and no documented AI/ML capability.

Safe Harbor's revenue model is donation-dependent and grant-funded, not fee-based. Streams include individual and corporate donations (501(c)(3) tax-deductible), federal grants from the U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Health and Human Services, and Justice, state grants from the SC Attorney General's Office of Crime Victims Assistance, SC DHHS, SC DSS, and SC Office of Economic Opportunity, fundraising events (notably the annual At the Table Luncheon), and resale shop proceeds. All client-facing services are free, with the organization publicly stating that 82 cents of every donated dollar goes directly to intervention and prevention services.

Name

Safe Harbor

Legal name

Safe Harbor

Website

https://safeharborsc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Safe Harbor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free, confidential domestic abuse services — including 24/7 helpline, emergency shelter, therapy, advocacy, and prevention education — to survivors and their children across four Upstate South Carolina counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Safeguarding) (BPADAHAF)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Emergency shelter services
• Trauma counseling
• Victim advocacy
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Taylors

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Safe Harbor relies on individual donors, businesses, foundations, faith communities, civic, school and social groups who provide monetary donations to sustain and improve services. They are a 501(c)(3) organization and donations are tax deductible.
2. Government Grants and Funding: Safe Harbor receives funding from government sources including S.C. Attorney General Department of Crime Victims Assistance, S.C. Department of Health and Human Services, S.C. Department of Social Services, S.C. Office of Economic Opportunity, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and U.S. Department of Justice.
3. Resale Shop Revenue: Safe Harbor Resale Shop sells donated goods and all proceeds fund programs and services. Clients shop for free while donations generate revenue.
4. Fundraising Events: The organization hosts fundraising events including the annual 'At the Table' Luncheon and accepts third-party fundraiser proposals from community members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Safe Harbor provides a continuum of free services for survivors of domestic abuse and their children across Greenville, Anderson, Pickens, and Oconee Counties in South Carolina. Core offerings include a 24/7 crisis helpline, safe emergency shelter, counseling and case management, Order of Protection assistance, transitional housing, and youth dating violence prevention education through the REP program. All services are confidential and provided at no cost to clients.

Product overview

Safe Harbor is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing a continuum of services for survivors of domestic abuse and their children in Greenville, Anderson, Pickens, and Oconee Counties, South Carolina. The organization operates as a unified service platform centered on its 24/7 Helpline as the primary entry point, connecting survivors to emergency shelter, therapy and case management, Order of Protection assistance, and housing assistance programs. Complementary services include Education & Outreach for community awareness, REP (Relationship Education Project) for youth dating violence prevention, a Resale Shop supporting client empowerment and fundraising, and volunteer/internship opportunities. All services are confidential and provided free of charge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• REP (Relationship Education Project): Safe Harbor's dating violence prevention and education program designed to enhance students' awareness of relationship abuse and healthy relationships through education and interaction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average shelter stay is 60 days
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Safe Horizon: One of the largest DV and victim-services organizations in the U.S., based in NYC, operating shelters, hotlines, counseling, courts, and community programs. Comparable as a multi-service DV nonprofit but at substantially larger scale and broader service portfolio than Safe Harbor.
• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV): National advocacy organization working to end DV through public policy, awareness, and member-agency support. Comparable as a DV-sector peer, though NCADV's mission is primarily advocacy and coalition-building rather than direct service delivery.

Others

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National anti-sexual-violence organization operating the national sexual assault hotline and supporting survivor services. Adjacent to Safe Harbor because many DV survivors also experience sexual violence and seek integrated services, though mission is specifically SA-focused.
• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit operating DV shelters, transitional housing, and family services across many U.S. markets. Comparable as a federally funded, donation-supported shelter operator, but with broader scope including housing, behavioral health, and veteran services.

Direct peers

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: The national 24/7 helpline for DV survivors, operating the same primary access channel as Safe Harbor's 1-800 line and providing crisis intervention, safety planning, and resource referrals. Directly comparable on helpline operations, survivor services model, and funding mix (government + private donations).
• The Spring of Tampa Bay: Regional nonprofit providing emergency shelter, counseling, advocacy, and forensic services for DV and sexual assault survivors in Hillsborough County, FL. Comparable as a mid-sized regional DV nonprofit offering a similar continuum of shelter, clinical, and legal services.
• Doorways for Women and Families: Arlington, VA-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling, and advocacy for survivors of DV and sexual assault. Comparable in service model (shelter + housing + clinical), funding mix, and geographic scale to Safe Harbor.
• Domestic Abuse Project: Minneapolis-based nonprofit providing therapy, advocacy, and violence-prevention education for DV survivors. Comparable for its integrated counseling + community education model that mirrors Safe Harbor's therapy and REP prevention programs.
• YWCA of Greenville: Local YWCA chapter also serving DV survivors in the Greenville, SC market with shelter, advocacy, and education services. Direct competitor for DV survivors, grants, and donors in Safe Harbor's primary service area.

Regional players

• SC Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA): Statewide coalition coordinating DV and sexual assault services across South Carolina, including member agencies like Safe Harbor. Comparable as a regional coordinating body that influences funding flows and policy, though not a direct shelter operator in Safe Harbor's counties.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SafeHarborVoice/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/safeharborinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/safe-harbor
• Instagraminstagram.com/safeharborsc
• Xx.com/safeharborinc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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