Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc.

Domestic Violence Social Servicescfvc.org

Cherokee Family Violence Center is a Canton, Georgia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a 12-bed emergency shelter, 72-unit transitional housing complex, bilingual crisis hotlines, and the Georgia Statewide Spanish DV Hotline serving all 159 counties. It is the only certified DV shelter in Cherokee County.

Company typePrivate
Founded1986
HeadquartersCanton, United States
Headcount—
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc. does

Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc. (CFVC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization founded in 1986 and headquartered in Canton, Georgia, that provides comprehensive domestic violence intervention and survivor support across Cherokee County and statewide. Its core service lines include a 12-bed confidential Emergency Shelter, a 24/7 bilingual Crisis Hotline (English and Spanish), legal advocacy for Temporary Protective Orders, the 72-unit Hearthstone Landing income-based Transitional Housing complex (up to 3-year stay, $0-$600/month rent), the Children and Teen Program with ACE-based trauma support, and the Multicultural Program that manages Georgia's Statewide Spanish Domestic Violence Hotline serving all 159 counties. CFVC is the only certified domestic violence shelter in Cherokee County and the only organization in Georgia managing the statewide Spanish DV hotline, and holds DOJ accreditation (2011) for direct immigration legal assistance on U-Visas, T-Visas, and VAWA petitions.

CFVC's revenue model is a hybrid nonprofit funding structure comprising individual and corporate donations, government grants (notably from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for Hearthstone Landing), event fundraising (golf tournaments, walks, community festivals), and in-kind contributions via Amazon Wish Lists. All survivor-facing services are provided at no cost; transitional housing rents are income-based, with 80% of Hearthstone Landing apartments covered by Section 8 rental subsidies and the remainder at low/market rates capped at 30% of income. The organization employs approximately 26 staff across program, legal, housing, multicultural, and administrative functions, and is governed by an independent Board of Directors chaired by Chris Nash, with Meg Rogers serving as Executive Director since the early 1990s.

CFVC's go-to-market is community-led and referral-driven: survivors reach CFVC through 24/7 crisis hotlines, law enforcement referrals, schools, healthcare providers, and a Coordinated Community Response (CCR) network including the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office, DFCS, Anna Crawford Children's Center, Children's Haven, and Hispanic Consulates. Outreach leverages organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), email newsletters, educational YouTube content, community events, and a bilingual website. With over 12,000 people served in 2022, 172 Temporary Protective Orders obtained, 1,191 children enrolled in support programs, and 20-25 families housed annually through Hearthstone Landing, CFVC operates as a mature, multi-program social services platform rather than a technology-driven entity — its "platform" is the integrated shelter-to-housing-to-legal-advocacy continuum backed by certified regulatory standing and a unique statewide hotline franchise.

Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc. firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc.
Legal name: Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc.
Website: https://cfvc.org
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1986
Operating status: Operating
Short description: Cherokee Family Violence Center is a Canton, Georgia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a 12-bed emergency shelter, 72-unit transitional housing complex, bilingual crisis hotlines, and the Georgia Statewide Spanish DV Hotline serving all 159 counties. It is the only certified DV shelter in Cherokee County.
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Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc. industry classification

Industry

Product category: Domestic Violence Social Services
NAICS: Community Housing Services (62422), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)
SIC: Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)
akta.pro primary industry: Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)
akta.pro secondary industries: Protection, Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response (BPAGAAAG), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

Keywords

Domestic violence services
Crisis hotline support
Emergency shelter housing
Transitional housing programs
Legal advocacy services

Where Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc. is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Canton
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc. business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

Donations and Contributions: Individual and corporate donations collected through the organization's website, events, and direct mail. Amazon Wish Lists provide in-kind donations of household items, supplies, and furnishings.
Government Grants and Funding: Funding from Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for transitional housing, government grants for shelter operations and support services.
Event Fundraising: Revenue generated through hosted events including golf tournaments, walks, and community gatherings.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Other	Pay-as-you-go	Free emergency shelter services
Subscription	Monthly	Income-based transitional housing

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc. product offering

Product offering

Core offering

CFVC provides free, trauma-informed domestic violence services to women, children, and immigrant survivors through a 12-bed emergency shelter, 24/7 bilingual crisis hotlines, legal advocacy for Temporary Protective Orders, a 72-unit income-based transitional housing complex (Hearthstone Landing), a multicultural program operating the Georgia Statewide Spanish DV Hotline, and a children and teen program. All services are provided at no cost to survivors, funded by donations, government grants, and community partnerships.

Product overview

Cherokee Family Violence Center operates as a unified suite of interconnected support services for domestic violence survivors. The core offerings include a 12-bed Emergency Shelter, 24/7 bilingual Crisis Hotlines, Legal Services (TPO advocacy), and the Multicultural Program serving immigrant victims. Transitional Housing (Hearthstone Landing) provides 72 income-based apartments for up to three years. The Children and Teen Program offers trauma-informed support with ACE evaluations and creative activities. These services are reinforced by Volunteer Programs, Donations/Wish Lists, and a Resources directory. All services share the unified mission of enhancing safety and empowering survivors toward self-sufficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

Hearthstone Landing: The name of CFVC's 72-unit Transitional Housing Apartment Complex located in Cherokee County, Georgia.
Multicultural Program

Products and services

Emergency Shelter 12-bed confidential shelter providing homelike accommodation, 24-hour staffing, food, transportation, and wraparound support for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Free of charge to survivors.
24/7 Crisis Hotline Round-the-clock crisis hotline available in English (770-479-1703) and Spanish (770-720-7050), providing immediate crisis support, safety planning, and connection to shelter and legal services. Free of charge.
Legal Services Legal advocacy including assistance with Temporary Protective Orders (TPOs), Family Violence TPOs, Stalking TPOs, Dating Violence protective orders, court accompaniment, and safety planning for domestic violence survivors. Free of charge.
Multicultural Program Specialized services for immigrant domestic violence victims including the Georgia Statewide Spanish Hotline (800-334-2836 Option 2), bilingual advocacy, immigration assistance with U-Visa, T-Visa, and VAWA petitions, and culturally responsive support serving 40+ countries of origin.
Transitional Housing (Hearthstone Landing) Income-based 72-unit apartment complex for families escaping domestic violence, offering up to three years of subsidized housing with on-site supportive services including case management, support groups, workshops, and assistance toward permanent housing and Housing Choice Vouchers. Rent ranges from $0 to $600/month, capped at 30% of income.
Children and Teen Program Age-appropriate support groups, needs assessments integrating ACE evaluations, creative activities (art, yoga, cooking, crafting), after-school clubs, summer camps, field trips, and tutoring for children impacted by domestic violence.
Volunteer Program Volunteer opportunities for direct client support or indirect assistance, including ongoing volunteer positions and one-day group service activities such as bringing meals to shelter and childcare for Hispanic Leadership Workshops.
Donations and Wish Lists Donation channels providing monetary support and Amazon Wish List contributions (General Wish List and Ethnic Hair & Skincare List) supplying paper products, household items, and personal care supplies for shelter residents.

Quantifiable outcome

Over 12,000 people served in 2022
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Companies that use Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc.

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc. technology and API

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Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc. partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (GCADV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Since 2014, CFVC has partnered with GCADV to manage and answer the Georgia Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline. CFVC's Multicultural and bilingual staff answer the Statewide Spanish hotline and provide direct services in Spanish 24 hours a day.
NuRock Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Partnership to apply for HOME Funding and Low-Income Tax Credits to build the $6.8 million, 72-unit Transitional Housing Apartment Complex. This unique project made possible through funding from Department of Community Affairs (DCA) became the only project of its type in Georgia.
Hope By DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner that provides personalized touches, furniture, artwork, and linens for CFVC transitional housing residents to make apartments feel like home.
Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA)coreOthersPrimary funder for the 72-unit Transitional Housing Complex. Rent amounts are determined by DCA. The agency also provides subsidies, handles applications, and conducted briefings for Housing Choice Vouchers.
Must MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing additional support services and resources for shelter clients.
Cherokee County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCR Team partner. Sheriff's Office provides Victim Advocate Program, crime victim education, assists with Crime Victims Compensation forms, and participates in DV Task Force.
Cherokee County School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting children's programs and educational outreach for families served by CFVC.
Boys and Girls ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting children affected by domestic violence through recreational and enrichment programs.
Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCR Team partner providing child welfare services and coordination for families experiencing domestic violence.
Office of the District Attorney, Blue Ridge Judicial CircuitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCR Team member supporting Crime Victims Bill of Rights, Victim Witness Assistance Program, and participates in Cherokee County DV Task Force.
Office of the Solicitor General, Cherokee CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCR Team member supporting victim services and participating in DV Task Force.
Anna Crawford Children's CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCR Team member providing coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to child abuse intervention through centralized, child-friendly facility.
Children's Haven, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCR Team member providing advocacy and visitation services for children adjudicated as abused and/or neglected in Juvenile Court proceedings.
Hispanic Consulates in GeorgiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners providing outreach and support services for Latino immigrant community members affected by domestic violence.
RakshaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting South Asian immigrant community victims of domestic violence.
Caminar LatinominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing services and support for Latino community members.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc. competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Partnership Against Domestic Violence: Atlanta-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, legal advocacy, and children's programs for DV survivors in metro Atlanta — a closely comparable Georgia-based DV service provider with similar full-service delivery model.
Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Statewide coalition and CFVC's direct partner for the Statewide Spanish DV Hotline; provides technical assistance, advocacy, and coordination across Georgia DV service providers, making it a peer in mission and a partner in delivery.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 24/7 national DV hotline providing crisis intervention, safety planning, and resource referrals — directly comparable to CFVC's crisis hotline and resource navigation services at a national scale.
YWCA of Northwest Georgia: Regional YWCA operating the Family Violence/Sexual Assault Program where CFVC Legal Director Tommie DeGonzague previously served — directly comparable DV advocacy and shelter services in adjacent Georgia territory.
Caminar Latino: National Latino-focused DV organization that is a formal partner of CFVC's Multicultural Program; provides culturally responsive DV services, technical assistance, and community education to Latino survivors.
Raksha: Georgia-based nonprofit serving South Asian immigrant DV survivors — a formal CFVC partner with directly comparable multicultural DV programming and similar culturally responsive service model.

Broad incumbents

Safe Horizon: New York-based large nonprofit providing comprehensive DV, sexual assault, and human trafficking services including shelters, hotlines, and legal advocacy — a broader incumbent with a directly comparable full-service DV model at larger scale.
National Network to End Domestic Violence: National advocacy and capacity-building organization for DV service providers — comparable mission space (ending DV), though operating as an umbrella rather than direct service provider.

Regional players

Atlanta Victim Assistance: Atlanta-based victim services nonprofit providing crisis intervention, court accompaniment, and advocacy for victims of violent crime — comparable service delivery model focused on a different Georgia geography.

Emerging players

National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project (NIWAP): Legal advocacy and training organization on immigrant women's rights and DV protections — CFVC Multicultural Director Norma Mendoza serves as a national consultant/presenter; directly comparable specialized focus on immigrant DV survivors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc. leadership team

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Profiles9 records

Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc. funding detail

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Frequently asked questions about Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc.

What does Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc. do?

Is Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc. a public or private company?

Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc. is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc. founded?

Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc. was founded in 1986.

Where is Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc. based?

Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc. is headquartered in Canton, United States, in the North America region.

How does Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc. make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Donations and Contributions are the primary driver. The others are government Grants and Funding and event Fundraising.

Who are Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc.'s main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Partnership Against Domestic Violence, Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, National Domestic Violence Hotline, YWCA of Northwest Georgia, Caminar Latino and Raksha. Broad incumbents are Safe Horizon and National Network to End Domestic Violence. Atlanta Victim Assistance is listed as a regional player. National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project (NIWAP) is listed as an emerging player.

Does Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc. have an API?

No public API is recorded for Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc..

What industry is Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc. in?

Cherokee Family Violence Center, Inc.'s product category is Domestic Violence Social Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGAEAD, Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services, with a secondary code of BPAGAAAG, Protection, Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response. Its NAICS code is 62422 and its SIC code is 8300.