Kendall County Women's Shelter

What Kendall County Women's Shelter does

Kendall County Women's Shelter (KCWS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization founded in 2005 and headquartered in Boerne, Texas, that operates the only domestic violence emergency shelter serving Kendall County, Texas. The organization runs an 8-bedroom pet-friendly shelter that opened in Spring 2012, providing safe housing, crisis intervention via a 24-hour hotline (800-495-8078), counseling, legal advocacy, support groups, and case management to an average of 18 residential families. Prior to the shelter's construction, victims had to relocate to Hondo, Kerrville, Seguin, or San Antonio; the pet-friendly policy is a documented differentiator that addresses a known barrier to survivors leaving abuse.

KCWS generates revenue through four streams: individual donations, proceeds from two Fabulous Finds upscale thrift store locations (Boerne and Comfort), grants and foundation support (including GVTC Foundation as 2025 Gold Partner and Kronkosky as 2025 Grant Partner), and events and fundraising (notably the Agency Heroes program). All services are provided free of charge to survivors. The organization employs approximately 8 staff led by Executive Director Allison Peterson, with a Board of Directors including law enforcement representation from the Kendall County Sheriff's Office. Marketing and intake are community-led via chamber partnerships (Boerne, Bulverde-Spring Branch, San Antonio Hispanic), law enforcement and healthcare referrals, and the crisis hotline rather than traditional sales channels.

The technology footprint is minimal: a Squarespace-hosted website (built by Manifestive Design), a Typeform-based "Is This Abuse?" quiz, and standard telephony. KCWS holds a 2019 GuideStar Gold Seal of transparency and offers workshops and training programs to local businesses, schools, and organizations as an additional educational and revenue channel. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Kendall County Women's Shelter

Legal name

Kendall County Women's Shelter

Website

https://kcwstexas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kendall County Women's Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating the only local 8-bedroom pet-friendly domestic violence shelter in Kendall County, Texas, with 24-hour crisis intake, two Fabulous Finds thrift stores, and foundation-funded free services for survivors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Shelter Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Domestic violence shelter
• Crisis intervention services
• Survivor support programs
• Community nonprofit services
• Legal advocacy counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Boerne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Charitable donations from individuals supporting the shelter's mission and operations
2. Thrift Store Proceeds: Revenue from two Fabulous Finds thrift store locations (Boerne and Comfort) with all proceeds benefiting the shelter
3. Grants and Foundation Support: Funding from GVTC Foundation (Gold Partner), Kronkosky (Grant Partner), and other foundation partners
4. Events and Fundraising: Agency Heroes program and various fundraising events to support shelter operations

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

KCWS operates a pet-friendly 8-bedroom emergency shelter providing safe housing, meals, counseling, legal advocacy, case management, and support groups for survivors of domestic abuse in Kendall County, Texas. A 24/7 crisis hotline (800-495-8078) handles intake and crisis intervention, and the organization conducts on-site domestic violence awareness workshops for schools, businesses, and community organizations. Two Fabulous Finds thrift stores in Boerne and Comfort sell donated clothing, household items, and furniture with all proceeds funding shelter operations.

Product overview

Kendall County Women's Shelter (KCWS) is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of services for domestic violence survivors. The core offering consists of an 8-bedroom pet-friendly shelter with 24-hour crisis hotline, alongside counseling, legal advocacy, and support groups. The organization operates Fabulous Finds, an upscale thrift store with two locations (Boerne and Comfort) that generates proceeds for the shelter. Additional services include safety planning resources, an abuse awareness quiz, and educational workshops for community organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fabulous Finds: Upscale thrift store with two locations (Boerne and Comfort, TX) that generates proceeds benefiting Kendall County Women's Shelter. Sells quality clothing, household items, and furniture.

Products and services

• KCWS Shelter Services Safe shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and support groups for survivors of domestic abuse and their families, including pet-friendly accommodations in an 8-bedroom facility. Services are provided free of charge.
• 24-Hour Crisis Hotline Round-the-clock crisis intervention and support hotline (800-495-8078) available 24/7 for domestic violence survivors, including safety planning, intake coordination, and information about services.
• Fabulous Finds Thrift Stores Upscale thrift stores at two locations (Boerne and Comfort, TX) selling quality donated clothing, household items, and furniture with all proceeds benefiting KCWS shelter operations. Stores also accept donations.
• Safety Planning Resources Educational resources and safety planning tools to help individuals prepare to leave abusive environments, including downloadable guidance and personalized safety plan support.
• Abuse Awareness Quiz Interactive online quiz to help individuals identify whether they may be in an abusive relationship, with educational context and pointers to KCWS resources.
• Workshops and Training Programs On-site educational workshops and training for schools, businesses, and community organizations on identifying, addressing, and intervening in domestic abuse situations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average case management for 18 residential families at a time
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of CommerceminorOthersKCWS is a proud member of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, participating in the business community.
• Boerne Chamber of CommerceminorOthersKCWS is a member of the Boerne Chamber of Commerce, the local business association in Kendall County.
• Bulverde-Spring Branch Chamber of CommerceminorOthersKCWS is a member of the Bulverde-Spring Branch Chamber of Commerce, extending community reach.
• GuideStarminorOthersKCWS holds a GuideStar Gold Seal (2019), demonstrating commitment to nonprofit transparency and accountability.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National nonprofit operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline and supporting a network of local service providers. Overlaps with KCWS in providing crisis intervention and referrals for survivors of abuse.
• YWCA USA: National nonprofit network with local chapters that operate domestic violence shelters, sexual assault services, and housing programs. Functions as a broad incumbent in the same domestic violence and shelter services space as KCWS.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National nonprofit operating the largest 24/7 crisis hotline and resource hub for domestic violence survivors. Operates the same hotline-based intake channel as KCWS but at national scale, serving as a broader upstream referral source.
• Safe Horizon: New York City's largest victim services nonprofit, providing domestic violence shelters, counseling, and advocacy. Comparable service portfolio to KCWS but operating at metropolitan scale across a much larger footprint.
• National Network to End Domestic Violence: National advocacy and capacity-building organization for state and local domestic violence coalitions and shelters. Provides policy, technology, and funding infrastructure that KCWS indirectly benefits from.

Direct peers

• The SAFE Alliance: Austin-based nonprofit providing shelter, forensic exams, and prevention programs for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Comparable mission, scale, and service mix to KCWS within the Texas ecosystem.
• Family Violence Prevention Services: San Antonio-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, counseling, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence in South Texas. Direct geographic peer to KCWS, as survivors from Kendall County previously had to travel to San Antonio for shelter before KCWS opened.
• Genesis Women's Shelter & Support: Dallas-based nonprofit offering shelter, counseling, and psychiatric care for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Closest large-scale Texas equivalent of KCWS's integrated shelter-plus-counseling-plus-advocacy model.

Others

• RedRover: National nonprofit focused on bringing animals out of crisis and strengthening the human-animal bond, including its Safe Escape grant program that helps domestic violence shelters become pet-friendly. Direct functional overlap with KCWS's pet-friendly shelter model.

Regional players

• Hill Country Crisis Council: Kerrville-based nonprofit serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the Texas Hill Country. Identified by KCWS as one of the locations survivors previously had to use, making it a direct functional substitute in the region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kendall-county-women-s-shelter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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