Raphael House of Portland

What Raphael House of Portland does

Raphael House of Portland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1977 that delivers domestic violence survivor services across the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. Its service portfolio spans confidential emergency shelter with a 24-hour crisis hotline, ongoing supportive services (housing support, economic empowerment, addiction recovery, holistic wellness), youth and family programming, an advocacy center, community trainings, and a Prevention Education program delivered in all 9 Portland Public High Schools. All services are provided free of charge, including to families with pets, and the organization is survivor-led—75% of its 38–50+ staff identify as domestic violence survivors, including four former program participants.

The offering is organized around three operational pillars: Emergency Shelter with crisis hotline, Ongoing Support for long-term stabilization, and Prevention Education extending reach into schools. Gender-inclusive and culturally-responsive programming, pet-friendly shelter, and the survivor-led staffing model constitute the principal differentiators versus peer Portland-area shelters. The organization does not operate proprietary technology products; its digital footprint is limited to a content website with multilingual translation, donor CRM, and standard digital-safety guidance for survivors using monitored devices, with no AI/ML capabilities, data platforms, or proprietary models indicated.

Raphael House is funded through donations, grants, corporate sponsorships, planned giving, and in-kind contributions. Revenue concentration is meaningful: a $2 million MacKenzie Scott Yield Giving grant awarded in March 2024 is the largest single donation in the organization's history and likely represents a material share of annual support; the remainder is distributed across individual donors, corporate sponsorships, holiday support programs, and community partnerships including KGW Great Toy Drive, the Welcome Home Coalition, and Tabor Heights United Methodist Church. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors, led by Executive Director Emmy Ritter, with mailing operations based at 4110 SE Hawthorne Blvd. #503, Portland, Oregon; the physical shelter location is kept private for survivor safety.

Name

Raphael House of Portland

Legal name

Raphael House of Portland

Website

https://raphaelhouse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Raphael House of Portland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1977 that provides free emergency shelter, housing support, prevention education, and advocacy services to domestic violence survivors and families across the Portland, Oregon metro area, and is survivor-led with 75% of staff identifying as survivors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

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), Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Services (EDALAFAD), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Emergency shelter services
• Survivor support programs
• Housing assistance services
• Prevention education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Raphael House generates revenue through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, planned giving, and grants from foundations including MacKenzie Scott's Yield Giving. The organization also receives holiday support and item donations from the community.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Raphael House of Portland provides direct, free-of-charge services to domestic violence survivors and their families. Its core offerings include confidential emergency shelter, a 24-hour crisis hotline, ongoing supportive services (housing support, economic empowerment, addiction recovery, holistic wellness), youth and family programming, prevention education in Portland Public High Schools, community trainings, and an advocacy center with support groups.

Product overview

Raphael House of Portland is a nonprofit social services organization offering a coordinated suite of domestic violence survivor support programs. The organization operates a single integrated service model consisting of Emergency Shelter (confidential shelter with 24-hour hotline), Ongoing Supportive Services (housing support, economic empowerment, wellness), Youth and Family Programming, Prevention Education (in all 9 Portland Public High Schools), Community Trainings, and an Advocacy Center. Key differentiators include pet-friendly services, gender-inclusive programming, and a survivor-led approach where 75% of staff identify as survivors. The organization has maintained over 80% success rates in transitioning participants to permanent housing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Shelter Confidential emergency shelter services for adults, children, and pets in imminent danger after fleeing domestic violence, operating continuously since 1977.
• Supportive Services Ongoing supportive services focused on safe housing, economic empowerment, addiction recovery, and holistic wellness for families long-term.
• Youth and Family Programming Gender-inclusive, culturally-responsive programs serving survivors and families, including multigenerational support for kids and adults of all ages.
• Housing Support Services focused on helping survivors find and maintain safe, stable housing, with over 80% success rate of moving participants into permanent housing.
• Prevention Education Program Prevention education programming in all 9 Portland Public High Schools, building a culture of consent by teaching youth about equitable relationships and providing teens with confidential support.
• Community Trainings Training programs for the community on domestic violence awareness, response, and prevention.
• Advocacy Center Center providing confidential advocacy services, weekly support groups, and community resources for survivors.
• 24-Hour Hotline Round-the-clock crisis hotline for immediate support and safety assistance for domestic violence survivors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80% success rate of moving participants into permanent housing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• KGW Great Toy DriveminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 March 2024Raphael House benefits from KGW's annual toy drive, receiving donations to support survivor families during the holiday season.
• Welcome Home CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRaphael House is recognized among local emergency shelters with very high success rates (over 80%) of moving participants into permanent housing, as documented in a report by the Welcome Home Coalition.
• Tabor Heights United Methodist ChurchminorOthersDonation drop-off location for community support items. Events held on 1st Thursday of each month (11am-1pm) and 3rd Thursday (4-6pm) at the church venue.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• New Avenues for Youth: Portland-based nonprofit serving youth experiencing homelessness and trafficking with housing, education, and employment programs. Comparable as a Portland-region youth-focused social services and supportive housing provider.
• JOIN (Portland): Portland nonprofit focused on housing placement and support for people experiencing homelessness. Comparable as a Portland-region housing-focused social services provider with overlapping housing-transition goals for vulnerable populations.
• Rose Haven: Portland-based day shelter and resource center serving women, children, and families experiencing poverty, homelessness, and DV. Comparable as a Portland-region human services provider serving overlapping survivor populations.
• Human Solutions: Portland-area nonprofit providing housing, family services, and self-sufficiency programs for low-income households. Comparable as a regional housing and supportive services nonprofit serving overlapping low-income populations in Portland.

Direct peers

• YWCA of Greater Portland: Regional YWCA chapter offering domestic violence services, shelter, and advocacy in the Portland metro area. Comparable as a direct DV service provider with overlapping programs including shelter and supportive housing.
• Portland Women's Crisis Line (Call to Safety): Portland-based 24-hour crisis line and resource referral service for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Directly comparable as a Portland DV crisis response provider serving the same population.
• Bradley Angle: Portland-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, housing, and support services specifically for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Directly comparable in geography, mission, and survivor-led service model.

Broad incumbents

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: Nationwide 24/7 hotline and resource hub serving DV survivors across the U.S. Comparable as a core DV crisis-response service, but operates nationally rather than tied to a single city.
• Safe Horizon: Large New York-based nonprofit operating domestic violence shelters, hotlines, and advocacy centers across multiple program areas. Comparable as a multi-program DV service provider with shelter, hotline, and court advocacy components.

Emerging players

• Love is Respect: National resource specifically focused on teen dating violence prevention, education, and support. Comparable as a prevention-education-focused DV organization, overlapping with Raphael House's high school programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RaphaelHouse
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/raphaelhousepdx
• Facebookfacebook.com/RaphaelHouseofPortland
• Instagraminstagram.com/raphaelhousepdx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/raphael-house-of-portland-non

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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