YWCA Omaha

What YWCA Omaha does

Women's Center for Advancement (WCA), operating under the brand YWCA Omaha, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1900 and headquartered at 3801 Harney Street, Omaha, Nebraska. WCA is the designated direct service provider in Douglas County for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. Its service model spans the full survivor continuum: a 24/7 crisis hotline, police-report processing, emergency-room advocacy, individualized case management, pro bono legal services, therapy, peer-led support groups, and self-sufficiency and career programs. In 2024 the organization served more than 4,385 clients, received 9,588 hotline calls, processed 5,170 police reports, and supported 380 emergency-room clients, with more than 75% of clients living at or below the federal poverty level.

The product surface is entirely human-delivered and service-based, with no proprietary technology platform. Newer offerings include Title IX support for sexual violence survivors on Omaha college campuses, the 'Check My Kit' self-service verification tool, and prevention/education workshops delivered to schools, organizations, and community groups. The revenue model is donation-driven: monetary gifts, monthly giving, corporate and foundation sponsorships, in-kind contributions, and two flagship annual fundraisers — the Tribute to Women luncheon and the REMIX gala. All client services are provided free of charge.

The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and led by President & CEO Jannette Taylor, with Kirsten Case Fuller (VP of Programs), Kimberly Reed (VP of Finance), and Amanda Novotny (Director of Quality Assurance & Compliance) rounding out the executive team. The WCA Guild provides a volunteer advocacy and fundraising layer, and operations are supported by venue partnerships with Embassy Suites La Vista and Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement. There is no venture, private equity, or parent-company ownership.

Name

YWCA Omaha

Legal name

Women's Center for Advancement

Website

https://ywcaomaha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Women's Center for Advancement (YWCA Omaha) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1900 and the designated direct service provider in Douglas County, Nebraska for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking, delivering free crisis, legal, therapy, and self-sufficiency services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Victim Advocacy and Crisis Intervention Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Victim advocacy services
• Domestic violence support
• Sexual assault services
• Human trafficking assistance
• Crisis intervention hotline

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization accepts monetary donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to support survivor services. Monthly giving program available.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

YWCA Omaha (operating as Women's Center for Advancement, WCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides free direct services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking in the Omaha/Douglas County area. Its core offerings include a 24/7 crisis hotline, individualized case management and advocacy, pro bono legal services, therapy, peer-led support groups, emergency room advocacy, and prevention/education programs. All services are provided free of charge to clients, supported by charitable donations, sponsorships, and fundraising events.

Product overview

WCA (Women's Center for Advancement) is a non-profit social services organization providing a comprehensive suite of services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. The organization operates a 24/7 crisis hotline as its immediate response core service, supported by victim/survivor services including advocacy, case management, pro bono legal services, therapy, and peer-led support groups. Beyond crisis intervention, WCA offers prevention and education programs, Title IX support for college campuses, self-sufficiency and career programs, and volunteer opportunities through the WCA Guild. The organization also hosts two major annual fundraising events: the Tribute to Women luncheon and the REMIX gala. This is a unified service model centered on crisis response, long-term support, and community prevention education, not a technology product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Crisis Hotline
• Survivor/Victim Services
• Self-Sufficiency and Career Programs
• Prevention & Education Programs
• Title IX Support Services
• Training & Education Workshops
• Check My Kit
• Classes & Support Groups
• WCA Guild
• Donation & In-Kind Giving
• Volunteer Program
• Tribute to Women Luncheon
• REMIX Event

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,385+ clients served in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Embassy Suites La VistaminorOthersVenue partner for the 39th Annual Tribute to Women luncheon event scheduled for June 24, 2026 at Embassy Suites La Vista.
• Tenaska Center for Arts EngagementminorOthersVenue partner for the REMIX 2026 event scheduled for October 16, 2026 at Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement, 1115 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102.
• CareerLinkminorOthersOnline job posting platform used to list open positions at WCA.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• YWCA of Greater Los Angeles: Large regional YWCA offering domestic violence services, sexual assault response, and Title IX support across a major metro area. Comparable in integrated service model and reliance on donations and events.
• YWCA of Greater Cincinnati: Regional YWCA delivering domestic violence services, advocacy, housing, and case management. Highly comparable in service breadth (crisis, shelter, prevention) and nonprofit victim-services positioning.
• YWCA of Central Oklahoma: A fellow YWCA-affiliated organization providing domestic violence, sexual assault, and victim advocacy services in central Oklahoma. Directly comparable in mission, service model, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit structure.

Regional players

• Catholic Charities of Omaha: Omaha-based nonprofit offering counseling, case management, and emergency assistance in the same service area. Comparable as a regional faith- and donor-supported social services provider competing for similar grant and donor dollars.
• Heartland Family Service: Omaha-based nonprofit providing counseling, domestic violence services, and family support in the same geography as WCA. Directly comparable in local social services delivery and donor-funded model.
• Project Harmony: Omaha-based child advocacy center providing forensic interviews, therapy, and case coordination for children and families. Comparable as a regional Omaha nonprofit using case-management, therapy, and donor/grant funding — though focused on child abuse rather than adult survivors.

Broad incumbents

• YWCA USA: National umbrella body for YWCAs, providing advocacy, training, and network support. Comparable as the federation-level entity linking WCA-style local chapters, though it does not deliver direct crisis services itself.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National nonprofit operating the largest sexual assault hotline in the U.S. and supporting a network of local providers. Comparable as a higher-level hotline/advocacy operator that overlaps WCA's sexual assault response and prevention mandate.
• Salvation Army Omaha: National nonprofit with a strong Omaha presence providing emergency shelter, domestic violence support, and social services. Comparable as a broad-based incumbent offering overlapping victim and family services in the same region.

Others

• Nebraska Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence: Statewide advocacy and training network supporting domestic violence and sexual assault programs across Nebraska. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler that funnels referrals, training, and grant support to WCA and peer providers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ywca-omaha

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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