Women of Valor

What Women of Valor does

Women of Valor is a registered non-profit organization founded around 2018 and officially opened in January 2021, headquartered in Catonsville, Maryland. The organization delivers wraparound services to women of color and underserved families across seven Maryland counties (Baltimore, Howard, Carroll, Hartford, Prince George's, Montgomery, and Anne Arundel), addressing economic self-sufficiency, family stability, food insecurity, housing instability, leadership development, and domestic violence recovery. Its program portfolio includes Family First (welfare, education, job training, childcare, housing, food support), Sisters Act (women's self-sufficiency), Youth Power (ages 18-24), We-Lead (women's leadership training), the Act-now Initiative for domestic violence survivors, Activate 300 (a 2024 impact program targeting 300 women with bundled services), Crack the Code (personal development), and a recurring Weekly Food Pantry.

The organization operates without proprietary technology, instead relying on a partnership-driven delivery model anchored by more than 35 documented relationships including the Maryland Department of Labor, MSDE, Maryland Food Bank, Medicaid, Howard County Workforce Development, Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development, LifeBridge Health, Behavioral Health System Baltimore, NAMI Baltimore, CARF International, and the TheeSeeds Institute (led by the same founder, Teni Akinwuntan). Services are provided at no cost to beneficiaries; revenue is generated through individual donations, corporate donations, and fundraising galas, with donations accepted via PayPal and online channels.

The 11-person staff is led by founder and President Teni Akinwuntan and supported by a globally distributed Board of Directors with senior corporate, public-sector, and nonprofit backgrounds. The organization has earned repeated external recognition including Forbes Nonprofit Council membership (2024), the Baltimore GameChangers Change-Maker Award (2024), the Executive Alliance Honor Roll Award (2024), the Mayor's Business Recognition Award (2023), and the Greater Baltimore Committee's Bridging the Gap Award (2021). Operational scale has grown materially since inception, with 1,398 case-management and food-insecurity participants and 1,776 community-engagement participants served in 2022, representing 66% and 107% growth respectively since 2018.

Name

Women of Valor

Legal name

Women of Valor Inc

Website

https://thewov.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Women of Valor is a Maryland-based non-profit delivering wraparound services, including workforce development, food assistance, leadership training, and domestic violence support, to women of color and underserved families across seven Maryland counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Community Housing Services (62422), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM)

Keywords

• Community services
• Women empowerment
• Workforce development
• Family support services
• Social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Catonsville

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Women of Valor generates revenue through individual donations, corporate donations, and fundraising events such as galas. The organization accepts donations via PayPal and encourages both financial contributions and volunteer time from supporters.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Women of Valor is a registered non-profit based in Catonsville, Maryland that provides wraparound services to empower women in underserved communities, particularly women of color in the Baltimore area. Its programs span education, life-skills training, coaching, rehabilitation services, mentorship, domestic violence support, workforce development, food assistance, and wellness therapy. Services are delivered at no cost to beneficiaries and are sustained through donations, grants, and community partnerships.

Product overview

Women of Valor is a nonprofit organization offering wraparound services to empower women in underserved communities, particularly women of color in the Baltimore area. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected programs including core initiatives (Family First, Sisters Act, Youth Power, We-Lead, Domestic Violence/Act-now Initiative), impact programs (Activate 300), personal development offerings (Crack the Code), and support services (Workforce Development, Food Pantry, Wellness Therapy). These programs collectively address social and economic wellbeing through education, life-skills training, coaching, rehabilitation services, mentorship, and referral services supporting families and communities.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Family First A family-focused wraparound support program for women and families in underserved Baltimore-area communities, delivered at no cost through Women of Valor's non-profit model.
• Sisters Act A women-focused empowerment and mutual-support program providing coaching, mentorship, and life-skills support to women in the Baltimore/Catonsville community.
• Youth Power A youth-focused empowerment and development program supporting young people in underserved communities through mentorship and skills-building.
• We-Lead A leadership development program designed to equip women in underserved communities with leadership skills, coaching, and mentoring pathways.
• Act-now Initiative (Domestic Violence) A domestic violence response and intervention program offering safety planning, supportive services, and referrals for women experiencing domestic violence in the Baltimore area.
• Activate 300 A targeted outreach initiative engaging and serving 300 women in underserved communities through wraparound Women of Valor programs.
• Crack the Code A coding/technology skills program providing women in underserved communities with training to enter technology-related careers.
• Workforce Development A workforce preparation program delivering job-readiness training, life-skills coaching, and career pathway support for women in the Baltimore/Catonsville community.
• Weekly Food Pantry A weekly food assistance program distributing food to women and families in underserved Baltimore-area communities at no cost.
• GNL Boot Camp An intensive boot-camp style program providing structured life-skills and personal development training for participants.
• Wellness Therapy Programs Wellness and therapy programs providing mental health and emotional support services for women in underserved communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% increase in case management and food insecurity services from 2021 to 2022
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Maryland Department of LaborcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment workforce development agency providing employment services, job training programs, and labor market resources to support Women of Valor's workforce development initiatives.
• MSDE (Maryland State Department of Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education department supporting educational programs and initiatives for women and youth served by Women of Valor.
• Maryland Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor food bank providing food insecurity resources and weekly food pantry services to support Women of Valor's Family First program.
• MicrosoftsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing software and digital tools to support Women of Valor's operations and digital transformation.
• CARF InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation organization for rehabilitation and human service providers, ensuring quality standards for Women of Valor's programs.
• MedicaidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal-state health insurance program supporting healthcare access for Women of Valor participants.
• Howard County Workforce DevelopmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCounty-level workforce development agency providing job training and employment services in Howard County.
• Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce DevelopmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCounty agency supporting workforce development and economic opportunities for Baltimore County residents served by Women of Valor.
• LifeBridge HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system providing health services and wellness programs for Women of Valor participants.
• Behavioral Health System BaltimorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health and behavioral health services provider supporting trauma-informed care and wellness programs.
• NAMI BaltimorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Alliance on Mental Illness local chapter providing mental health awareness and support programs.
• Tri County Workforce Development BoardcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorkforce development board providing employment training and job placement services.
• TheeSeeds InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization led by Teni Akinwuntan providing workforce training, professional skill development, job readiness, and behavioral skill training. Collaboration enhances reach and impact of We-Lead Initiative training programs for women in healthcare, professional services, hospitality, and IT sectors.
• Chase-Brexton Health CaresupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider offering comprehensive health services to community members.
• Baltimore Hunger ProjectsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization addressing food insecurity in Baltimore through meal programs and food assistance.
• Martha's Place BaltimoresupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless shelter and supportive housing provider for women and children in Baltimore.
• St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth and FamiliessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily services organization providing housing, education, and support services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• My Sister's Place Women's Center: Washington DC-area nonprofit providing comprehensive services for women including DV support, mental health, workforce development, and reentry services. Comparable in-persona wraparound services model targeting underserved women.
• YWCA of Central Maryland: Regional nonprofit serving women and girls in the Baltimore/Maryland area with DV services, empowerment programming, and advocacy. Highly comparable mission, geography, and target population to Women of Valor's Sisters Act, We-Lead, and DV Initiative programs.
• Center for Urban Families: Baltimore-based nonprofit providing workforce development, fatherhood programming, and family services. Comparable to Women of Valor's workforce development and family stability programs, with overlapping Baltimore geography and at-risk population focus.
• Dress for Success Baltimore: Affiliate of the global Dress for Success network offering workforce development, professional attire, and career advancement services for women in the Baltimore area. Comparable to Women of Valor's We-Lead and Workforce Development programs.
• HopeWorks of Howard County: Howard County-based nonprofit providing domestic violence intervention, sexual assault services, and human trafficking support. Operates in one of the same Maryland counties as Women of Valor and serves a comparable population.
• Martha's Place: Baltimore-based nonprofit providing housing and supportive services for women and children experiencing homelessness. Listed as a Women of Valor partner organization and directly comparable in target population and shelter/housing support services.
• Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake Bay: Regional Goodwill affiliate providing workforce development, job training, and employment services across Maryland. Directly comparable to Women of Valor's Workforce Development and training programs, with broader scale and program breadth.
• House of Ruth Maryland: Baltimore-based nonprofit providing domestic violence services, abuse intervention, and housing support. Directly comparable to Women of Valor's Act-now Initiative and Domestic Violence program, with overlapping geography and service population.

Broad incumbents

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: Nationally recognized hotline and resource provider for DV victims. Operates at much larger scale and national scope than Women of Valor's DV program but covers the same core use case of crisis intervention and survivor support.
• Catholic Charities of Baltimore: Large regional nonprofit providing a wide range of social services including family support, food assistance, housing, immigration, and workforce programs. Significantly broader scope and scale than Women of Valor but operates in the same Baltimore region with overlapping service categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCLIXPi3EZPb5Lz--0ngadQ/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/sharer.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thewov

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