Margie's Haven House, Inc

What Margie's Haven House, Inc does

Margie's Haven House, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1989 by Margie, a domestic violence survivor, and headquartered in Heber Springs, Cleburne County, Arkansas. It operates the only emergency domestic violence shelter in Cleburne County, providing 24/7 crisis intervention, emergency shelter for up to 15 survivors and their children, and a wraparound set of services including a crisis hotline, court advocacy, case management, support groups, child advocacy, and rapid re-housing. The organization is staffed by 5 employees and is led by Executive Director Shoshana Wells.

The business model is donation- and grant-driven rather than revenue-generating. Funding is sourced from individual donations, corporate contributions, foundation grants (Walmart Foundation, Mary Kay Ash Foundation, Rotary International, Entergy, Blue & You Foundation, Windgate Foundation, and others), in-kind community support, and recurring fundraising events such as the annual gala. Operational capacity is reinforced by an ecosystem of community partners providing goods and services, including RedRover (pet boarding), New Life Church (furniture and household goods for housing transitions), Cleburne County Animal Clinic, First Electric Cooperative, and FAB&T. The organization does not use AI/ML technology; service delivery is relationship-driven and human-staffed.

Recognition includes the 2024 Nonprofit of the Year Award from the Heber Springs Area Chamber of Commerce. Geographic scope is intentionally limited to Cleburne County, with no disclosed plans for multi-site expansion, and the organization's growth levers are service-line expansion (notably the Housing Coordinator role), partner ecosystem buildout, and fundraising maturation rather than geographic replication.

Name

Margie's Haven House, Inc

Legal name

Margie's Haven House, Inc

Website

https://margieshavenhouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Margie's Haven House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating the only emergency domestic violence shelter in Cleburne County, Arkansas, delivering 24/7 crisis intervention, emergency shelter for up to 15 survivors and their children, and wraparound advocacy services since 1989.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Shelter & Victim Advocacy Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Domestic violence shelter
• Crisis intervention services
• Victim advocacy programs
• Emergency housing assistance
• Community outreach services

Headquarters

HQ city

Heber Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute via PayPal, Cash App, Venmo, check, cash, and card payments. Donations support shelter operations, rapid re-housing, and advocacy services.
2. Corporate/Foundation Grants: Corporate sponsors and foundations including Walmart Foundation, Mary Kay Ash Foundation, Rotary International, Entergy, Blue & You Foundation, and others provide funding support.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual fundraising galas and events generate revenue. Tickets are sold at $50 each or 2 for $90, with additional sponsorship opportunities for businesses.
4. Event Sponsorships: Businesses and organizations sponsor annual fundraising events, with various sponsorship levels available.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Margie's Haven House operates the only emergency domestic violence shelter in Cleburne County, Arkansas, providing free 24/7 emergency shelter for up to 15 individuals and their children. Its service portfolio spans crisis intervention and a 24-hour hotline, court advocacy, case management, support groups for domestic abuse/sexual assault survivors, child advocacy, safety planning, education and outreach, transportation within city limits, prescription assistance, crime victim reparations assistance, and rapid re-housing coordination. All services are provided at no cost to survivors.

Product overview

Margie's Haven House provides a unified suite of domestic violence support services centered around 24/7 emergency shelter (capacity 15 individuals plus children). Core services include crisis intervention via a 24-hour hotline, court advocacy, case management, and support groups. The organization offers practical support through child advocacy, safety planning, transportation, prescription assistance, food/clothing provision, and rapid re-housing coordination. Education and outreach programs raise community awareness about domestic violence and healthy relationships. All services are designed to help survivors find safety, regain stability, and begin rebuilding their lives with dignity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Shelter 24/7 emergency shelter providing a safe, confidential haven for up to 15 individuals and their children fleeing domestic violence and abuse, with food, clothing, personal care items, and a supportive environment provided at no cost to residents.
• Crisis Intervention & 24-Hour Hotline Trained advocates available 24/7 via crisis hotline (501-362-6757) to offer immediate confidential assistance, safety planning, emotional support, and referrals to additional services for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors.
• Court Advocacy Assistance navigating the legal system, connecting victims with free or low-cost legal services, helping obtain orders of protection, and providing emotional support throughout court proceedings.
• Case Management Advocates work one-on-one with clients to develop personalized safety plans, set goals, and connect them with community resources for housing, medical care, and other identified needs.
• Support Groups Support groups for domestic abuse, rape, and sexual assault victims providing emotional support and therapeutic services through both individual counseling and group settings.
• Child Advocacy Services supporting children who have experienced trauma, including emotional support resources and advocacy to help young survivors heal.
• Education & Outreach Community education and training programs raising awareness about domestic violence, sexual assault, and healthy relationships to build a more informed and responsive community.
• Transportation Services Transportation assistance within city limits for shelter residents to access essential services, contingent on funding and volunteer/staff availability.
• Prescription Assistance

Quantifiable outcome

• Shelter capacity of 15 individuals and their children
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• RedRovercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide safe boarding for pets of domestic violence survivors. Many survivors delay leaving abusive situations due to concerns about pet safety. RedRover boards pets at local vet clinics until survivors secure stable housing, removing a significant barrier to escaping abuse.
• New Life ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partnership provides furniture and household items to help survivors furnish their new homes when transitioning from shelter to independent living. Supports long-term housing stability.
• Cleburne County Animal ClinicsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal veterinary clinic partner providing pet boarding services for survivors' animals through the RedRover partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Family Crisis Center: Provides emergency shelter, crisis intervention, and advocacy for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors in central Arkansas. Directly comparable as a regional DV shelter operating with a similar service mix and rural-community focus.
• Harbor House: Fort Smith, Arkansas-based domestic violence shelter offering 24/7 crisis line, emergency shelter, advocacy, and support groups. Comparable as a regional Arkansas DV shelter with similar program offerings and referral-based intake.
• Safe Haven Shelter for Women and Children: Provides emergency shelter, advocacy, and rapid re-housing for DV survivors in central Texas. Comparable as a mid-sized regional DV shelter offering the same continuum-of-care model.
• Ozark Foothills Victim Services: Serves victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes in north-central Arkansas. Comparable as a rural Arkansas victim-services nonprofit offering shelter, advocacy, and crisis response in a small-county geography.
• Women's Shelter of East Texas: Emergency shelter and advocacy services for DV survivors in rural East Texas. Comparable as a small-staff rural DV shelter with a similar donation- and grant-funded operating model and confidential facility model.

Others

• RedRover: Animal-welfare nonprofit that partners with DV shelters to provide safe pet boarding for survivors. Comparable as a strategic ecosystem partner already working with Margie's Haven House, with shared donor base and program overlap.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army: National nonprofit providing emergency shelter, disaster relief, and social services across the U.S. Comparable as a large-scale provider of emergency housing and crisis services, though operating at significantly greater scale and scope than Margie's.
• YWCA of Central Arkansas: Operates DV shelters, advocacy, and housing programs across central Arkansas. Comparable as a broader regional DV and women's-services provider with overlapping shelter and case-management offerings.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 hotline and resource hub for DV survivors. Comparable as a higher-level crisis-response and referral resource operating in the same service category, but at national scale rather than local shelter delivery.
• Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Statewide coalition supporting member DV shelters across Arkansas through training, policy advocacy, and funding. Comparable as the broader umbrella organization in the same service category, though operating at a state rather than local level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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