New Orleans Women & Children’s Shelter

Name

New Orleans Women & Children’s Shelter

Legal name

New Orleans Women & Children's Shelter, Inc.

Website

https://nowcs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

New Orleans Women & Children's Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 2007, that provides emergency and transitional shelter for homeless women, children, intact families, single fathers, and pregnant women across the Greater New Orleans metro, with 18 months of post-residency transition support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Shelter and Family Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

• Emergency shelter services
• Family homelessness support
• Case management services
• Workforce development programs
• Children's education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual donors. Options include one-time gifts, monthly sustaining donations ($20/month helps house and feed a child for a day), and spare change roundup program. Donors can give through online portal, mail, or stock transfers.
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Major grants from foundations including Bezos Day 1 Fund ($1.25M), AmeriHealth Caritas Foundation ($1.9M), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation, Joe W. & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation, and others. Room sponsorship program ($3,500/bedroom) and capital campaign (Home at Last).
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors support events, programs, and facility naming opportunities. Major corporate donors include AT&T Louisiana, Entergy, Capital One Bank, Gulf Coast Bank, and many others listed in donor recognition.
4. In-Kind Donations: Donations of shelter supplies, food, school supplies, holiday gifts, career clothing, auction items and more from individuals and organizations. Extensive in-kind donor list includes Amazon, Chick-fil-A, Commander's Palace, House of Blues, and many local businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

New Orleans Women & Children's Shelter (NOWCS) provides emergency and transitional shelter for homeless women, children, intact families, single father-led families, and pregnant women in the greater New Orleans metro area. Services include shelter, meals, intensive case management, children's after-school and summer programming, education and workforce development, financial literacy, and an 18-month Transition Assistance Program (TAP) that supports families after they leave the shelter. All services are delivered at no cost to resident families.

Product overview

New Orleans Women & Children's Shelter operates as a social services organization providing emergency and transitional housing for homeless families. The core offering is a comprehensive shelter program that includes intensive case management, children's programming (after-school and summer), education and workforce development, and financial literacy services. The organization operates a unique Transition Assistance Program (TAP) providing 18 months of continued support after residents move out. The shelter also runs supplementary programs including a School Readiness Program for back-to-school support, a Room Sponsorship Program for donors, and an annual Bubbles & Bubbly fundraising event. All services are provided at no cost to families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency and Transitional Shelter Provides emergency or transitional shelter for women over age 18, including women with children, pregnant women, and intact or single father-led families experiencing homelessness in the greater New Orleans area.
• Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Provides intensive case management and life-skills training to resident families during their stay and for at least 18 months after they move out, ensuring continued access to programs and resources to prevent return to homelessness.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of clients stay out of homelessness permanently (less than 2% return rate)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• UNITY of Greater New OrleanscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025UNITY coordinates homeless services across the metro area and serves as the referral entry point for families seeking shelter at NOWCS.
• Keesler Federal Credit UnionsecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with New Orleans Saints for 'Kicks for Kids' field goal donations benefiting shelter families.
• EntergycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Entergy New Orleans supports families with Back-to-School Giveaway events; Entergy customer service regional manager Jessica Williams serves on NOWCS Board of Directors.
• New Orleans SaintssecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024'Kicks for Kids' partnership with Keesler Federal Credit Union - field goal donations benefiting the shelter during 2025 NFL season.
• Louisiana Association of Non-Profit OrganizationssecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Recognized Executive Director as Leader of the Year for nonprofit leadership.
• United Way of Southeast LouisianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOWCS is a Proud United Way Agency, indicating ongoing partnership and funding support.
• ViaLinksecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerHosts Marguerite Redwine Awards Luncheon where NOWCS CEO received Innovation & Excellence in Homeless Services Award.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• National Council of Negro Women: National African American women's service organization that originally developed the Liberty House facility used by NOWCS. Strategically linked through demographic focus and historical facility partnership, though not a direct shelter operator.
• Heart of America: National nonprofit providing housing and supportive services to families experiencing homelessness and poverty. Comparable in mission and operational model, though more urban-focused in different geographic markets.
• UNITY of Greater New Orleans: Regional homeless services coordinator that serves as the entry point for families seeking shelter at NOWCS. Comparable infrastructure player in the same market, though not a direct competitor — operates as a coordinating body rather than direct service provider.
• United Way of Southeast Louisiana: Regional United Way affiliate that designates NOWCS as a Proud United Way Agency and provides funding and volunteer support. Functions as a strategic funder and partner rather than direct service provider.

Emerging players

• Habitat for Humanity: National nonprofit focused on affordable housing for low-income families. Complementary rather than directly competitive — operates at the housing transition endpoint that NOWCS's TAP program supports families in reaching.

Direct peers

• Family Promise: National nonprofit organization focused specifically on family homelessness, providing shelter, prevention, and stabilization programs. Highly comparable in target population (families with children), service model, and community-based affiliate structure.
• Covenant House: National nonprofit providing shelter and wraparound services for youth and young families experiencing homelessness. Comparable in mission, residential service model, and reliance on similar donor/grant funding streams.

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army New Orleans: Established national/regional social services and shelter provider operating in New Orleans. Comparable in providing emergency shelter and family services, but as a broader organization with many additional programs beyond homelessness.
• Volunteers of America: Large national nonprofit providing housing, shelter, and human services across many U.S. markets, including family homelessness programs. Comparable in mission and service model, but operates at significantly larger scale with broader program portfolio.

Regional players

• Catholic Charities of New Orleans: Regional faith-based social services provider in the New Orleans area offering shelter, food, and family support services. Comparable in geographic market and service offerings, though serves broader populations beyond women and children.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NOWCShelter
• Facebookfacebook.com/NOWCS

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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Investments

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