What SPRUCE RUN-WOMANCARE ALLIANCE does

Partners for Peace (legally Spruce Run-Womancare Alliance, DBA Partners for Peace) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit domestic violence resource center headquartered at 77 Essex Street in Bangor, Maine, with a second office in Dover-Foxcroft serving Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties. The organization was formed on October 1, 2013 through the merger of Spruce Run (incorporated 1973 as Maine's first domestic violence program and the third in the country) and Womancare (incorporated 1979). It provides a comprehensive suite of free services to survivors of domestic abuse, partner abuse, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking, including a 24/7 toll-free helpline (1-800-863-9909), a pet-friendly emergency shelter (the third fully pet-friendly DV shelter in Maine as of January 2024), transitional housing, a Rapid Re-Housing program offering up to 24 months of rental subsidy, legal advocacy and court accompaniment, safety planning, in-person and virtual support groups, children's programming, hospital accompaniment, and prevention training for schools, employers, healthcare providers, and justice-system partners.

The organization's underlying technology stack is intentionally limited: it uses the EMpower DataBase, a secure and confidential case-management and client database, for service quality and grant compliance reporting. It maintains a public website (partnersforpeaceme.org), Facebook and Instagram properties (@partnersforpeaceme / @partnersforpeace), and a dedicated careers page, but operates no public API, SDK, or third-party integrations. Service delivery is coordinated through a regional ecosystem of formal partners including Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Rape Response Services, Penobscot Nation Advocacy Center, Penquis, CourageLives, Bangor Humane Society, Greater Good Charities, RedRover, and Rescue Rebuild.

Partners for Peace is funded almost entirely by grants and donations rather than fee-for-service revenue, since all client services are free. In FY2024 the organization reported total income of $2,667,555 (up 7.3% YoY from $2,485,470 in FY2023), with government funding at 71%, individual/business donations at 14%, contracts at 3%, restricted funds at 4%, investment income at 7%, and miscellaneous at 1%. The named government anchors are the Maine Department of Health & Human Services, U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, MaineHousing, and the City of Bangor Community Development Department. Heart of Maine United Way provides additional recurring support, and a tiered corporate partnership program (Champions, Allies, Supporters, Friends) supplements fundraising through sponsorships and event underwriting. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors led by Co-Chairs Maria Cameron and Denise Scuderi, with Amanda Cost serving as Executive Director.

Name

SPRUCE RUN-WOMANCARE ALLIANCE

Legal name

Partners for Peace

Website

https://sprucerun.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Partners for Peace is a Maine 501(c)(3) domestic violence resource center serving Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties with a 24/7 helpline, pet-friendly emergency shelter, transitional and rapid re-housing, legal advocacy, and prevention training, funded primarily by government grants and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Crisis intervention support
• Survivor advocacy programs
• Emergency shelter services
• Community education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary funding source at 80% of total income in FY2023. Includes Department of Health & Human Services, Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice, MaineHousing, and City of Bangor Community Development Department.
2. Individual and Business Donations: 9% of total income in FY2023 from direct public support including individual donors, corporate partners, and foundation grants.
3. United Way Support: Heart of Maine United Way provides vital support for advocacy services helping provide direct assistance, safety planning, and empowerment to survivors.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate partner program with annual sponsorships including Champions, Allies, Supporters, and Friends tiers providing visibility and brand alignment benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Partners for Peace is a nonprofit domestic violence resource center providing free, comprehensive crisis and support services to survivors in Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties, Maine. Core offerings include a 24/7 helpline, pet-friendly emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid re-housing rental subsidies, legal advocacy and court accompaniment, safety planning, peer support groups (in-person and virtual), and children's services. The organization also delivers prevention education, professional training, and workplace consultation across the two-county region.

Product overview

Partners for Peace (formerly Spruce Run-WomanCare Alliance, formed from the 2013 merger of Spruce Run and WomanCare) is a nonprofit domestic violence resource center serving Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties in Maine. The organization offers a coordinated suite of crisis and support services including a 24-hour helpline, emergency shelter (including pet-friendly accommodations), transitional housing, rapid re-housing assistance, legal advocacy, safety planning, peer support groups, children's services, and prevention education programs. Services are free and designed to help individuals understand their options, make informed decisions, and achieve safety and self-sufficiency. The organization also provides professional training and consultation services for employers, schools, faith communities, and justice system partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24-Hour Helpline

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 2,000 survivors helped annually - the highest number ever in recorded history
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core, champion, ally, supporter and friend.

• Greater Good CharitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Provided funding and support for the pet-friendly shelter renovation project, enabling Partners for Peace to become the third fully pet-friendly domestic violence shelter in Maine.
• Rescue RebuildcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Coordinated volunteer groups from across the country who traveled to Bangor to renovate the shelter, transforming indoor and outdoor spaces to be safe and welcoming for pet guests.
• RedRovercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Provided funding and support for the pet-friendly shelter initiative, helping break down barriers for survivors fleeing with pets.
• Bangor Humane SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnered with local pet boarding facilities, veterinarians, and Humane Society to ensure seamless, compassionate pet care when survivors arrive with animals.
• PenquiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency providing additional services and coordinated community response to domestic violence.
• Rape Response ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in coordinated community response providing support for sexual assault survivors alongside domestic violence services.
• Pine Tree Legal AssistancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPro-bono legal representation provider for victims of domestic violence in the region.
• Penobscot Nation Advocacy CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in coordinated community response serving Native American survivors.
• Maine Savings Federal Credit UnionchampionGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Match Fundraiser Sponsor and Champion-level corporate partner for 2025-2026.
• Hollywood Casino BangorchampionGTM or Marketing PartnerChampion-level corporate partner and Annual Match Fundraiser Sponsor for 2025-2026.
• M.S. WalkerallyGTM or Marketing PartnerSpirits importing and distributing company, Ally-level corporate partner for 2025-2026.
• Bar Harbor Bank & TrustallyGTM or Marketing PartnerChildren's Program Sponsor and Ally-level corporate partner for 2025-2026.
• Versant PowersupporterGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporter-level corporate partner for 2025-2026.
• Puritan Medical ProductssupporterGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporter-level corporate partner for 2025-2026.
• SJ Rollins TechnologiessupporterGTM or Marketing PartnerIT Services and IT Consulting, Supporter-level corporate partner for 2025-2026.
• The Henry's BridalsupporterGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporter-level corporate partner for 2025-2026.
• Missionary Society Thrift Shop of GreenvillesupporterGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporter-level corporate partner for 2025-2026.
• Print BangorsupporterGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing Sponsor and Supporter-level corporate partner for 2025-2026.
• Atlas Wrap & Sign CosupporterGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporter-level corporate partner for 2025-2026.
• Bangor Daily NewsfriendGTM or Marketing PartnerWear Purple Day Sponsor and Friend-level corporate partner for 2025-2026.
• Pulse Marketing AgencyfriendGTM or Marketing PartnerFriend-level corporate partner for 2025-2026.
• The Advertising SpecialistsfriendGTM or Marketing PartnerSWAG Sponsor and Friend-level corporate partner for 2025-2026.
• Casella Waste SystemsfriendGTM or Marketing PartnerBe A Light Program Sponsor and Friend-level corporate partner for 2025-2026.
• Rowell's GaragefriendGTM or Marketing PartnerFriend-level corporate partner for 2025-2026.
• Central Maine SmilesfriendGTM or Marketing PartnerFriend-level corporate partner for 2025-2026.
• Maine Highlands Federal Credit UnionfriendGTM or Marketing PartnerFriend-level corporate partner for 2025-2026.
• Brookins-Smith Funeral HomefriendGTM or Marketing PartnerFriend-level corporate partner for 2025-2026.
• Katahdin TrustfriendGTM or Marketing PartnerFriend-level corporate partner for 2025-2026.
• CourageLivescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in coordinated community response to domestic violence.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• The National Domestic Violence Hotline: Nationwide 24/7 helpline and resource referral service for DV survivors. Comparable in helpline operations and crisis intervention but operates at national scale rather than a single regional catchment.
• YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts / YWCA Central Maine: Regional YWCA affiliates operate DV shelters, advocacy, and sexual violence services. Comparable shelter-plus-advocacy service mix but broader portfolio including childcare, workforce, and housing programs.
• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): National advocacy and capacity-building organization for the DV field. Comparable mission focus on survivor services and policy advocacy, but operates as a federal-level membership coalition rather than a direct service provider.

Direct peers

• NextStep Domestic Violence Project: Maine DV resource center serving Cumberland County with emergency shelter, advocacy, and education. Direct service-line peer within the same statewide MCEDV network.
• Family Violence Project: Maine DV service provider covering Kennebec and Somerset counties with crisis intervention, shelter, and advocacy. Comparable organizational scale, funding model, and service portfolio to Partners for Peace.
• Safe Voices: Maine-based domestic violence resource center serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties with shelter, advocacy, and education services. Closely comparable in scope, service mix, and rural Maine operating context.
• Rape Response Services: Maine-based sexual assault service provider that partners with Partners for Peace in coordinated community response. Comparable crisis-intervention and advocacy model for survivors of gender-based violence in rural Maine.
• Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence (MCEDV): Statewide coalition that funds and coordinates domestic violence resource centers across Maine, including Partners for Peace. MCEDV is the most direct peer as the umbrella body shaping the same service delivery model and policy environment.
• Pine Tree Legal Assistance: Maine legal aid organization providing pro-bono representation to DV survivors and collaborating with Partners for Peace on legal advocacy. Directly comparable service component and target population.

Emerging players

• Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness: Maine-based tribal public health organization serving Native American survivors in coordination with Partners for Peace. Comparable survivor-advocacy mission for an overlapping population segment within the same geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/partnersforpeaceme
• Instagraminstagram.com/partnersforpeace
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spruce-run-womancare-alliance

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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