Women's Crisis & Family Outreach Center

What Women's Crisis & Family Outreach Center does

Women's Crisis & Family Outreach Center, operating as Ember Center since 2025, is a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1985 that delivers free, confidential, trauma-informed direct services to adults and children impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault across Douglas and Arapahoe Counties. The organization's service portfolio comprises six integrated programs: a 24-hour crisis line (with toll-free backup), emergency shelter delivered through local hotel partnerships (up to four months of stay), individual and group therapy for adults and children delivered by masters-level clinicians using EMDR, DBT, CBT, Animal Assisted Therapy and psychoeducation, legal advocacy through civil and criminal processes, community-based advocacy with safety planning and case management, and education/prevention outreach to schools, workplaces, and community organizations. Service delivery spans in-person, virtual/telehealth, and National Domestic Violence Hotline live chat channels, with website accessibility tooling supporting 100+ language translation. The technology stack is light: a WordPress-based marketing site, a third-party Recite Me accessibility widget, and standard nonprofit operational tools; no proprietary software, APIs, or AI systems are indicated.

Revenue is generated entirely through donations and grants rather than service fees, since all offerings are provided at no cost to clients and the organization explicitly does not bill insurance or diagnose clients. Funding streams comprise individual donations (including a "Ring of Hope" recurring monthly program), legacy/bequest gifts, corporate sponsorships (e.g., Newmont Corporation, Union Pacific, CoBank, Sky Ridge Medical Center), foundation grants (Colorado Bar Foundation, Smith Family Foundation, Douglas County Community Foundation), federal grants from the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women, county government grants (Douglas County, Arapahoe County), and annual fundraising events such as the November 2026 Gala. The organization is led by Executive Director Amy McCandless alongside a Director of Finance & Operations, Program Director, and Clinical Director, with a total staff of approximately eight; it is governed by an independent Board of Directors with no parent company or external ownership.

Name

Women's Crisis & Family Outreach Center

Legal name

Ember Center

Website

https://twcfoc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ember Center (formerly Women's Crisis & Family Outreach Center) is a Colorado-based nonprofit founded in 1985 that provides free, trauma-informed services to adults and children affected by domestic violence and sexual assault across Douglas and Arapahoe Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivor Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Community Housing Services (62422), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAD

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGACAD

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGAEAH

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Sexual assault support
• Crisis intervention
• Trauma-informed therapy
• Victim advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Littleton

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 and Corporate Donations: Direct contributions from individuals and businesses help ensure access to safe shelter, advocacy, counseling, and pathways to healing. Many employers offer matching gift programs that double the impact of donations at no additional cost.
2. Monthly Giving (Ring of Hope): Recurring monthly donations from the Ring of Hope program provide sustained funding. Monthly donors receive personalized thanks, decals, gala invitations, and newsletter access.
3. Legacy Giving: Bequests, trusts, and beneficiary plans create long-term funding through planned giving arrangements.
4. Government and Foundation Grants: Funding from government agencies and private foundations including OVW (Office on Violence Against Women), Arapahoe County, Douglas County, and various private foundations.
5. Corporate and Foundation Partnerships: Corporate sponsorships and foundation support from partners including Sky Ridge, Newmont Corporation, Union Pacific, CoBank, Colorado Bar Foundation, Smith Family Foundation, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ember Center provides free, confidential, trauma-informed direct service programs for adults and children impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault. Service lines include a 24-hour crisis line, community-based advocacy, legal advocacy, hotel-based emergency shelter (up to four months), individual and group therapy using modalities such as EMDR, DBT, CBT, and Animal-Assisted Therapy, and education/prevention programs delivered in partnership with schools, workplaces, and community organizations in the Denver-metro region of Colorado.

Product overview

Ember Center (formerly Women's Crisis Center/Violence Prevention Institute, Women's Crisis and Family Outreach Center, and Crisis Center) is a nonprofit organization offering direct service programs for adults and children impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault. The organization operates as a unified service delivery model providing six integrated programs: Community-Based Advocacy, Legal Advocacy, Emergency Shelter, Therapy Services, Education & Prevention Programs, and a 24-Hour Crisis Line. All services are free, confidential, and meet best practices of trauma-informed care. The organization does not bill insurance or diagnose clients, instead focusing on accessibility for all survivors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community-Based Advocacy Advocacy service that helps survivors protect themselves and their children from further violence by utilizing community resources, developing safety plans, providing case management, support, and advocacy. Available free of charge to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Legal Advocacy Provides information and assistance through civil and criminal legal processes, including protection orders, child custody issues, legal separation, immigration issues, hearings support, and attorney referrals. Available free of charge to survivors.
• Emergency Shelter Hotel-based emergency shelter for individuals in imminent danger, offering up to four months of stay with access to the 24-hour crisis line, daily essentials, therapy, advocacy, safety planning, and community resource referrals.
• Therapy Services Individual and group therapy for adults and children impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault, provided by Masters-level licensed clinicians using trauma-based modalities including EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Animal-Assisted Therapy, and psychoeducation. Available free, confidentially, and virtually or in-person.
• Education & Prevention Programs Community outreach and education services that raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault, promote healthy relationships, and connect individuals to resources through partnerships with schools, workplaces, and community organizations.
• 24-Hour Crisis Line Round-the-clock crisis hotline (303-688-8484, toll-free 888-247-7472) providing immediate support and connection to services for individuals experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault, integrated with the National Domestic Violence Hotline live chat.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clients maintain safe living environment, decrease in physical violence and depression, easier access to community resources, greater independence, and remaining violence free

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Sky Ridge Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing medical support and referrals for survivors. Sky Ridge is a regional hospital in the Douglas County area that collaborates with Ember Center on survivor care and hospital-based violence intervention.
• Colorado Bar FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal foundation providing funding and resources supporting Ember Center's legal advocacy services for survivors.
• Local Hotels (Emergency Shelter)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local hotels for emergency shelter program, providing safety accommodations for survivors in imminent danger. Clients stay in shelter for up to four months with access to all support services.
• Schools and Community OrganizationssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational outreach partnerships for domestic violence and sexual assault prevention education, healthy relationship promotion, and awareness building in the community.
• WorkplacessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate workplace partnerships for employee education, awareness programs, and referral resources for employees affected by domestic violence.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SafeHouse Denver: Denver-area nonprofit providing emergency shelter, counseling, and advocacy for DV and SA survivors; most direct comparable to Ember Center given overlapping services and Colorado footprint.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 crisis and referral resource for DV survivors; Ember Center is integrated as a referral partner for Colorado-based live chat and hotline services, making it a direct operational peer in crisis response.
• The Rose Andom Center: Denver-based family justice center co-locating DV services, legal advocacy, and counseling; comparable integrated advocacy-plus-therapy model targeting urban Colorado survivors.
• YWCA Boulder County: Colorado-based YWCA chapter providing DV/SA shelter, advocacy, and prevention education; comparable integrated service model and survivor-support mission in an adjacent Colorado region.

Broad incumbents

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): Largest national anti-sexual-violence organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline; broader incumbent that Ember Center's SA expansion (post-2025 rebrand) increasingly aligns with in scope.
• Violence Free Colorado: Statewide coalition supporting DV/SA service providers across Colorado; broader umbrella organization of which Ember Center is part of the service network.
• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV): National advocacy organization serving DV survivors and member programs; comparable mission at national scale and a potential partner/funder for Ember Center's regional programs.
• Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA): Statewide coalition advancing sexual violence prevention and survivor services; comparable statewide peer that funds and coordinates programs overlapping Ember Center's newly expanded SA mission.

Regional players

• Gateway Domestic Violence Services: Colorado-based nonprofit providing shelter, counseling, and advocacy for DV survivors in the Aurora/Arapahoe County region; directly comparable to Ember Center given shared Arapahoe County service area.
• Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley: Long-standing Colorado-based DV shelter serving Boulder County and St. Vrain Valley; comparable regional nonprofit operating shelter, advocacy, and education in an adjacent Colorado geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/embercenter.co
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/women's-crisis-&-family-outreach-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/embercenter.co

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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