What Narika does

Narika is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization founded in 1992 and headquartered in Fremont, California (with services across the San Francisco Bay Area). It provides free, confidential support services to survivors of domestic violence, with a particular specialization in serving the South Asian community. Its core service portfolio includes a confidential crisis helpline (1-800-215-7308) operating Monday through Friday 8 AM to 8 PM PST, individualized case management, peer counseling, emergency safe nights and transportation, legal support and referrals (including restraining order assistance), facilitated support groups, therapy referrals, financial literacy and economic empowerment workshops, and transitional housing. The organization operates with approximately 15 employees and relies entirely on donations, grants, and fundraising for revenue, with all client services provided free of charge.

Beyond direct intervention services, Narika has expanded into upstream prevention through the SAPHAL (South Asian Parents/Caregivers Heal and Learn) program, which delivers a multi-module curriculum on healthy relationships to South Asian parents and caregivers, accompanied by the Koshish parenting podcast distributed via Resonate Recordings and a free 5-part downloadable workbook. The organization holds 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt status (Tax ID 94-3162871) and is supported by a Board of Directors ([email protected]), with key program staff including a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an in-house prevention specialist pursuing graduate training in counselling psychology. Narika maintains an active online presence across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and a monthly newsletter archive, and has secured United Way as a community ally.

Name

Narika

Legal name

Narika

Website

https://narika.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Narika is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1992 that provides free, confidential domestic violence support services to survivors in the San Francisco Bay Area, including crisis helpline, case management, emergency shelter, legal advocacy, transitional housing, and the SAPHAL South Asian prevention program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Support Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Child and Youth Services (62411)

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), Protection, Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response (BPAGAAAG), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Crisis intervention support
• Survivor support services
• Violence prevention programs
• Community advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fremont

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Narika generates revenue primarily through donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate partners. All donations are tax-deductible to donors. The organization has operated since 1992 providing critical intervention services to domestic violence survivors.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Narika provides free and confidential support services to domestic violence survivors in the San Francisco Bay Area. Its core offerings include a confidential crisis helpline, case management and peer counseling, emergency safe nights and transportation, legal support and referrals, support groups and therapy referrals, financial literacy and economic empowerment workshops, and transitional housing. The organization also operates the SAPHAL violence prevention program for South Asian parents and caregivers, accompanied by a workbook and the Koshish parenting podcast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SAPHAL: South Asian Parents/Caregivers Heal and Learn - a violence prevention program for parents and caregivers that focuses on building healthy relationships with youth, families and communities.

Products and services

• Confidential Helpline A confidential helpline available live Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 8 PM PST (1-800-215-7308) providing immediate support to domestic violence survivors in the Bay Area.
• Case Management and Peer Counseling Individualized case management services paired with peer counseling to support survivors through their recovery journey.
• Emergency Safe Nights and Transportation Emergency shelter services including safe nights accommodation and transportation to ensure immediate safety for survivors.
• Legal Support and Resources Legal assistance, resources, and referrals to help survivors navigate legal matters including restraining orders.
• Support Groups and Therapy Referrals Facilitated support groups and connections to individual therapy services for emotional and psychological support.
• Financial Literacy and Economic Empowerment Workshops Educational workshops focused on financial literacy and economic independence to help survivors achieve financial autonomy.
• Transitional Housing Temporary housing support to assist survivors in transitioning to independent living situations.
• SAPHAL Program South Asian Parents/Caregivers Heal and Learn (SAPHAL) is a violence prevention program for parents and caregivers focusing on building healthy relationships with youth, families, and communities. Created by South Asians, for South Asians, it features five core modules on developing brain, emotion regulation, self-compassion, boundaries, and praise and apology, plus special modules on teen dating violence and sex education.
• Koshish Parenting Podcast A parenting podcast accompanying the SAPHAL program, offering episodes for each module on healthy parenting in the South Asian community. 'Koshish' translates to 'effort'.
• SAPHAL Workbook A free 5-part downloadable workbook for practicing healthy relationship skills, part of the SAPHAL program curriculum.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• United WayminorOthersUnited Way is listed as an ally of Narika. United Way is a nonprofit federation dedicated to improving community well-being through supporting organizations like Narika that provide critical social services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• W.O.M.A.N., Inc. Bay Area nonprofit offering a 24/7 crisis line, emergency shelter, counseling, and case management for survivors of domestic violence. Direct peer in DV service model with overlapping helpline and case management offerings.
• Family Violence Law Center: Alameda County-based legal and social services organization serving domestic violence survivors. Direct peer in DV legal support and case management services within the Bay Area service region.
• La Casa de las Madres: San Francisco-based DV service organization providing shelter, counseling, and prevention education. Direct peer in service portfolio and Bay Area geography, though focused on the Latino community.
• Asian Women's Shelter: San Francisco-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, case management, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence from Asian and other underserved communities. Direct peer in DV service delivery and Bay Area geography.
• Maitri: Bay Area nonprofit serving South Asian survivors of domestic violence. A direct peer of Narika, sharing the same cultural niche, helpline/counseling model, and geographic focus — and likely competing for the same donor base.

Broad incumbents

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 crisis and referral hotline for domestic violence survivors. Broad incumbent serving as a referral destination for survivors who contact Narika outside its helpline hours.
• API Legal Outreach: Bay Area-based social justice organization providing legal, social, and advocacy services to Asian and Pacific Islander communities, including domestic violence survivors. Broader incumbent that overlaps with Narika's legal aid and DV services mission.

Regional players

• Manavi: New Jersey-based nonprofit serving South Asian survivors of domestic violence. Regional peer with the same cultural focus and service model as Narika, but operating in a different U.S. geography.
• Saheli: Boston-area nonprofit providing support and advocacy for South Asian women experiencing domestic abuse. Regional peer sharing the South Asian cultural focus and DV service model.
• Daya: Houston-based nonprofit serving South Asian survivors of domestic violence. Regional peer with cultural alignment to Narika's South Asian focus but operating in Texas.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/narikabayarea
• Facebookfacebook.com/NarikaBayArea
• Instagraminstagram.com/narikabayarea
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/narika

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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