Women's Shelter and Support Center

Name

Women's Shelter and Support Center

Legal name

Women's Shelter and Support Center

Website

https://www.womens-shelter.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Women's Shelter and Support Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, 24/7 crisis intervention, court advocacy, and children's programming to domestic violence survivors across Dodge, Fillmore, and Olmsted counties in southeastern Minnesota.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Emergency shelter housing
• Crisis intervention support
• Victim advocacy programs
• Transitional housing assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Recurring monthly donations through Shelter Stewards program, one-time donations via online portal, PayPal, and mail. Tax-deductible contributions from individuals supporting domestic violence services.
2. Corporate/Event Sponsorships: Annual Transforming Lives fundraising event with corporate sponsors at various tiers (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Friends). Matching gift programs from corporate partners like Mayo Clinic.
3. Government Grants: State grants for service expansion, including funding to triple shelter capacity. Government funding for domestic violence intervention programs.
4. In-Kind Donations: Donated goods and supplies from Amazon registries and community drives for shelter residents including clothing, toiletries, food, and household items.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Women's Shelter and Support Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and 24-hour crisis intervention services to individuals impacted by domestic violence in Southeastern Minnesota. The organization also offers individual advocacy, safety planning, criminal and civil court assistance, support groups, children's programming, community outreach, and a resource center, all delivered free of charge.

Product overview

Women's Shelter and Support Center is a non-profit shelter organization offering a comprehensive suite of crisis intervention, advocacy, and housing services for domestic violence survivors in Southeastern Minnesota. The organization operates as a single integrated service model rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, combining emergency shelter, transitional housing, 24-hour crisis support, community outreach, advocacy services (criminal and civil court), support groups, children's programming, and a resource center. Core services include Emergency Shelter with pet accommodations, Transitional Housing at income-based rates, a 24-Hour Crisis Line and Text Hotline, Community Outreach with free educational presentations, Advocacy Services spanning safety planning and government assistance, Criminal Court Advocacy through the IPDA program, Civil Court Services for protective orders, Support Groups for various populations, Children's Programming including childcare and school assistance, and a Resource Center providing computer/wi-fi access and legal advocacy. All services are provided at no cost to clients and are available 24/7.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Shelter Safe emergency housing for individuals and families escaping domestic violence, with pet accommodations, offering meals, supplies, transportation, and 24-hour trained advocate support.
• Transitional Housing Clean, comfortable, and safe transitional houses where residents pay 25% of their income, with ongoing advocate support during the transition to independent living.
• 24-Hour Crisis Line 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week crisis line staffed by trained domestic abuse advocates providing counseling, referrals, and information about shelter services.
• Criminal Court Advocacy (IPDA Program) Intervention Project for Domestic Assault program providing a dedicated advocate to guide survivors through the criminal court process when a partner is charged with domestic assault, including case tracking and pattern monitoring.
• Text Hotline 24-hour text messaging hotline at 507-251-8704 for individuals who prefer texting to calling for crisis support.
• Community Outreach and Education Free educational presentations and custom trainings delivered to community groups and organizations about domestic violence awareness and shelter services.
• Civil Court Services Assistance with writing and filing Orders for Protection (OFP) and Harassment Restraining Orders (HRO), with advocates available to attend hearings with survivors.
• Advocacy Services Individual support, safety planning assistance, housing options, transportation, criminal and civil court assistance, protective orders, and connections to eligible government benefits.
• Support Groups Weekly support and information groups including Women's DV Information Group, Men's Group, Friends and Family of Survivors Group, and Circle In-House Support Group covering topics such as power and control, personal growth, and types of abuse.
• Children's Programming Childcare during the week, age-appropriate Children's Group, and school registration assistance including transportation and school supplies for school-age children.
• Resource Center Access to computer and wi-fi, legal advocacy services, and community resources for clients seeking support or information.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services for domestic violence survivors in southeastern Minnesota

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hamilton Management GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for Transforming Lives 2026 annual fundraising event.
• Weis BuilderscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for Transforming Lives 2026 annual fundraising event.
• Core Real Estate GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor for Transforming Lives 2026 annual fundraising event.
• Edward Jones (Andy Dunn)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor for Transforming Lives 2026 annual fundraising event.
• First Alliance Credit UnioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNew Shelter Champion sponsor and volunteer assistance with move into new facility in October 2025.
• RedRovercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafe Housing grant recipient enabling pet housing program for domestic violence survivors and their pets.
• Lutheran Social Service Senior Corps Foster Grandparent ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term volunteer partnership providing educational support and mentoring to children at the shelter since 2007.
• Mayo High School StudentsminorOthersStudents raised $20,000 in 2025 and $28,600 in 2024 for the shelter through fundraising efforts.
• Think BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew Shelter Champion sponsor for Transforming Lives 2026.
• Wings Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew Shelter Champion sponsor for Transforming Lives 2026.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• YWCA Rochester MN: Regional chapter of a national nonprofit serving similar vulnerable populations in the Rochester, MN area, including domestic violence services and women's empowerment programming. Comparable as a regional nonprofit with overlapping target population and service mission in the same geography.
• Harriet Tubman Center West: Minnesota-based domestic violence and sexual assault service provider offering shelter, advocacy, and education. Comparable in mission, service model (shelter + advocacy), and nonprofit funding structure.
• Domestic Abuse Project (Minneapolis): Minnesota-based domestic violence service provider offering intervention programs and survivor support. Comparable as a regional DV nonprofit with overlapping service offerings and same state geography.
• HopeCenter (formerly Alexandra House): Minnesota-based domestic violence service provider offering emergency shelter, transitional housing, and advocacy. Comparable as a regional DV shelter with similar service portfolio and nonprofit structure in the same state.

Direct peers

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 crisis intervention and referral resource for domestic violence victims. Comparable in operating a crisis hotline and providing advocacy/referral services, though operates at national scale rather than regional.
• Casa de Esperanza: National nonprofit organization providing shelter, advocacy, and support for domestic violence survivors, with strong focus on Latino communities and bilingual services. Comparable in bilingual service delivery, shelter operations, and nonprofit funding model.
• Sojourner Center: One of the largest domestic violence shelters in the U.S., based in Phoenix, providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and children's services. Comparable service portfolio and nonprofit funding model, though at larger scale.
• Sanctuary for Families: NYC-based nonprofit providing shelter, court advocacy, and counseling for domestic violence survivors. Comparable in comprehensive DV service model including shelter, court advocacy, and children's programming.

Broad incumbents

• Safe Horizon: Largest nonprofit provider of domestic violence, sexual assault, and victims services in the U.S., based in NYC. Comparable as an established DV shelter and advocacy organization, though operates at significantly larger scale and broader service portfolio.

Others

• RedRover: National nonprofit that funds Safe Housing grants for domestic violence shelters to support pet-friendly programs. Comparable as a funding partner with aligned mission on the pet-inclusive shelter model WSSC has adopted.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WomensShelter
• Facebookfacebook.com/womensshelter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/womens-shelter-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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