Three Birds Alliance

What Three Birds Alliance does

Three Birds Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN #84-0815774) headquartered in Aurora, Colorado, operating the only 24/7 domestic violence shelter serving the City of Aurora and Arapahoe County, with extended reach into Adams and Douglas Counties. Founded in 1979 as Gateway Domestic Violence Services and rebranded to Three Birds Alliance in its 45th anniversary year, the organization delivers a coordinated suite of crisis intervention and support services including a 24/7 multilingual crisis line (303-343-1851), emergency shelter (up to 30 days), extended stay care (up to 90 days), non-residential counseling delivered in partnership with Bespoke Therapy Collective (available virtually and on-site in English and Spanish), a court advocacy program across the 17th and 18th Judicial Districts, child and family advocacy, and personalized safety planning. The Bailey Project adds a pet-friendly shelter component addressing a documented barrier to escape for DV survivors.

The organization runs with approximately 25 employees under Executive Director Karmen Carter, supported by a director-level team across finance/operations, emergency shelter, extended stay shelter, and court advocacy, plus a grants and impact manager and an individual and corporate giving manager. Governance is provided by a Board of Directors including survivors and senior professionals from Mercy Housing, Vectra Bank, The Harris Law Firm, Alpine Bank, Higginbotham, Prism Light, and Rocky Mountain Communities. All client services are provided free of charge.

Revenue is sourced from individual donations (including The Flock Monthly Giving Society at $5-$100 tiers), corporate sponsorships and matching gifts, foundation grants (Anschutz Family Foundation, Daniels Fund, Liberty Gives, Mary Kay Ash Foundation, The White Foundation, El Pomar), federal, state, and local government contracts (Office for Victims of Crime, Colorado Department of Local Affairs, City of Aurora), the annual Corks for a Cause wine tasting gala ($175 individual / $350 couples tickets), vehicle donations via Cars Helping Charities, planned giving through estates and trusts, and community rewards programs including King Soopers Community Rewards. Annual operational scale includes approximately 8,000 nights of safe shelter and 3,025 (alternatively cited as 4,000+) crisis calls per year, with a cumulative reach of 426,000 people served.

Name

Three Birds Alliance

Legal name

Three Birds Alliance

Website

https://threebirdsalliance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Three Birds Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating the only 24/7 domestic violence shelter in Aurora and Arapahoe County, Colorado, delivering crisis line, emergency and extended-stay shelter, pet-friendly shelter, counseling, and court advocacy to survivors in four counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

Keywords

• Domestic violence shelter
• Crisis intervention services
• Emergency housing services
• Victim advocacy programs
• Trauma counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring monetary donations from individual supporters. The Flock Monthly Giving Society offers monthly giving at various levels ($5, $10, $25, $50, $100). Donations can be made online, by check, or through Colorado Gives platform.
2. Corporate Sponsorships & Matching Gifts: Corporate sponsorships for events like Corks for a Cause. Corporate matching gift programs where employers match employee donations.
3. Foundation Grants: Support from foundations including Anschutz Family Foundation, Daniels Fund, Liberty Gives, Mary Kay Ash Foundation, The White Foundation, and El Pomar.
4. Government Contracts & Grants: Funding from Office for Victims of Crime, Colorado Department of Local Affairs, and local government entities (City of Aurora).
5. Planned Giving: Estate planning gifts through wills, estates, or irrevocable trusts designated to Three Birds Alliance.
6. Vehicle Donations: Vehicle donation program through Cars Helping Charities, where donated vehicles are sold at auction and proceeds go to the organization.
7. Event Fundraising: Annual events including Corks for a Cause wine tasting dinner gala ($175 individual, $350 couples tickets), and Colorado Gives Day campaign.
8. Community Rewards Programs: King Soopers Community Rewards program donates a percentage of purchases when supporters link their loyalty card to Three Birds Alliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Three Birds Alliance operates a 24/7 domestic violence shelter and crisis intervention program serving adults, children, and pets fleeing intimate partner violence in the City of Aurora and Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas Counties in Colorado. The organization delivers emergency shelter (up to 30 days) and extended stay care (up to 90 days), a multilingual 24/7 crisis line, non-residential counseling through Bespoke Therapy Collective, court advocacy, child and family advocacy, and personalized safety planning — all free of charge to survivors.

Product overview

Three Birds Alliance is a nonprofit domestic violence shelter and support organization (formerly Gateway Domestic Violence Services) offering a coordinated suite of crisis intervention and support services. The core programs include a 24/7 Crisis Line, Emergency Shelter and Extended Stay Care (up to 90 days), Non-Residential Counseling (via partnership with Bespoke Therapy Collective), Court Advocacy, Child & Family Advocacy, and Safety Planning. The organization also operates the Bailey Project enabling pet-friendly shelter. Fundraising and engagement programs include The Flock Monthly Giving Society, the annual Corks for a Cause gala, The Nest Monthly Newsletter, and King Soopers Community Rewards partnership. All services are provided free of charge to domestic violence survivors in Aurora, Arapahoe County, Adams County, and Douglas County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Crisis Line A 24/7 crisis hotline available every day of the year for crisis intervention, support, referrals, and information for victims of domestic violence, available in multiple languages and for the deaf and hard of hearing community.
• Emergency Shelter and Extended Stay Care Emergency shelter housing for adults and children fleeing domestic violence available for up to 30 days, with Extended Stay care housing available for up to 90 days. Welcomes adults, children and their pets and connects clients with critical social supports.
• Non-Residential Counseling Professional one-on-one and group counseling services for domestic violence victims and their dependent children, addressing trauma, safety, and healing. Delivered via partnership with Bespoke Therapy Collective, available virtually or on-site in English and Spanish.
• Court Advocacy Program Trained advocates provide domestic violence victims with information on available options and ongoing support during court proceedings, including safety planning, arraignment and trial assistance, court procedure education, advocacy with judicial and law enforcement systems, victim compensation assistance, and protective order assistance.
• Child & Family Advocacy Specially trained Child/Family Advocates work with child victims and their families currently staying in shelter to help children understand domestic violence and begin healing.
• Safety Planning A personalized, practical plan to improve safety for individuals experiencing abuse, preparing to leave an abusive situation, or after leaving. Covers safety during arguments, preparing to leave, safety in the home, with restraining orders, on the job and in public, internet safety, and pet safety.
• Bailey Project (Pet-Friendly Shelter) A pet-friendly shelter initiative that allows survivors to bring their family pets with them to the emergency shelter, addressing the barrier of pet safety concerns that research shows delays escape for 65% of domestic violence victims.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,025 crisis calls responded to annually
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 17th Judicial District Attorney's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJudicial partner providing support and collaboration for court advocacy programs serving domestic violence victims in the 17th Judicial District.
• 18th Judicial District Attorney's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJudicial partner providing support and collaboration for court advocacy programs serving domestic violence victims in the 18th Judicial District.
• Housing Authority of AuroracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to support housing assistance and transitional housing for domestic violence survivors.
• UberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing transportation support for survivors.
• King Soopers (Kroger)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerKing Soopers Community Rewards program donates a percentage of qualifying purchases to Three Birds Alliance when supporters link their loyalty cards.
• Bespoke Therapy CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTherapy partner providing confidential, trauma-informed counseling services for survivors. Services available virtually or on-site at the Aurora Administrative Office in both English and Spanish. While Three Birds Alliance's in-house counseling is paused through 2026, this partnership ensures continued access to licensed clinical support.
• Cars Helping CharitiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVehicle donation program partner that handles vehicle pickup and auction, with proceeds donated to Three Birds Alliance.
• Colorado GivesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline giving platform enabling year-round donations with potential bonus funds through Colorado Gives Day.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: The National DV Hotline is the federally designated 24/7 national crisis line for DV survivors across the U.S. It is a broader incumbent in the same crisis-intervention space as Three Birds Alliance's 24/7 crisis line, providing the upstream national entry point that routes survivors to local shelters such as Three Birds.
• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): NNEDV is the national policy and capacity-building organization for DV coalitions and shelters. It is a broader incumbent that influences federal funding priorities and provides resources to member programs like Three Birds Alliance, making it a strategic ecosystem peer.
• Catholic Charities of Denver: Catholic Charities of Denver is a broad regional social-services nonprofit operating shelter, housing, refugee, and family services in the Denver metro area. It is a broader incumbent that competes for some of the same foundation, government, and donor-advised funds as Three Birds Alliance.

Direct peers

• YWCA Boulder County: YWCA Boulder County operates DV emergency shelter and advocacy programs in Colorado. It is a direct peer in the same DV shelter niche and competes for many of the same state and federal funding streams (VAWA, VOCA, Colorado DOLA).
• Project Safeguard: Project Safeguard is a Colorado nonprofit providing court advocacy and victim-assistance services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. It is a direct functional peer to Three Birds Alliance's Court Advocacy Program and operates in the same state funding ecosystem.
• SafeHouse Denver: SafeHouse Denver is a Colorado-based nonprofit providing 24/7 emergency shelter, counseling, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence in the Denver metro. It is the most direct operational peer to Three Birds Alliance, offering the same mix of shelter, crisis line, and court advocacy in an adjacent Colorado county.
• The Initiative (Boulder County): The Initiative is a Boulder County-based nonprofit supporting survivors of interpersonal violence through shelter, advocacy, and education. As another Colorado-based DV service provider with a similar program suite, it is a direct regional peer to Three Birds Alliance.
• Rose Andom Center: The Rose Andom Center is a Denver-based one-stop center for domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking survivors combining shelter, advocacy, counseling, and law-enforcement collaboration. Its co-located service model and partnership with the Denver DA's office directly parallels Three Birds Alliance's relationships with the 17th/18th Judicial DAs.

Regional players

• Alternatives to Family Violence (Aurora, IL peer type) — use regional DV shelter analogue in adjacent state: Comparable community-based DV shelter organizations in adjacent states (e.g., community DV shelters like the Crisis Center of Johnson County in Iowa or Center for Hope and Safety in Oregon) serve as regional analogues that compete for the same Foundation Center funding pools and federal VOCA/VOCA-administered dollars.
• Mercy Housing: Mercy Housing is a national affordable-housing nonprofit with operations in Colorado where Three Birds Alliance operates (its Board SVP Janice Turner is affiliated with Mercy Housing). It is a regional peer in the supportive housing space and a likely partner or competitor for transitional-housing funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/threebirdsalliance

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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