Safe Passage Heals

What Safe Passage Heals does

Safe Passage Heals is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID #95-4808038) founded in 2000 by Trish Steele and headquartered at 7120 Hayvenhurst Avenue, Suite 314, Van Nuys, California, with an additional office in San Diego. The organization's mission is to break the cycle of domestic violence by providing survivors of abuse with a continuum of services including weekly trauma-informed counseling, emergency shelter and resources, children's mentorship (including self-defense and life-skills programming), and broader life-skills training covering financial literacy and career development. Core beneficiary segments are women and children escaping abusive relationships, with the Time2Heal initiative extending services to teens, men, and additional violence/bullying victims.

Name

Safe Passage Heals

Legal name

Safe Passage Heals

Website

https://safepassageheals.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Safe Passage Heals is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides trauma-informed counseling, emergency shelter, children's mentorship, and life-skills training to women, children, and survivors of domestic violence in Southern California, operating from Van Nuys with a San Diego expansion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services (Nonprofit Social Services)

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Housing Services (62422), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Survivor support programs
• Trauma counseling services
• Women empowerment programs
• Community nonprofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Van Nuys

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the organization's mission to break the cycle of domestic abuse. Donation tiers range from $25 for transportation to $1,000 for the full Stepping Stones to a New Life 2-month program.
2. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for galas and events including Diamond ($25,000), Emerald ($15,000), Sapphire ($10,000), Ruby ($5,000), Opal ($1,250), and Amethyst partnership levels.
3. Ticket Sales: Event tickets sold for galas, luncheons, summits and community events. Individual tickets range from $50-$450; table sponsorships available at various levels.
4. Legacy Donor Packages: Structured giving programs including Gold Legacy Builder ($15,000), Silver Leadership Supporter ($10,000), and Bronze Transformation Partner ($5,000) packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Safe Passage Heals is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides counseling, shelter and emergency resources, children mentorship, and life skills training to women and children escaping domestic violence. It also runs time-limited programs (Stepping Stones to a New Life, 28 Days of Love Challenge, March Forward), community awareness campaigns (Safe Nights), and fundraising/empowerment events. Services are delivered directly in Southern California through offices in Van Nuys and San Diego, supported by donations, sponsorships, and event revenue.

Product overview

Safe Passage Heals is a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of survivor support services organized around breaking the cycle of domestic abuse. The core service portfolio includes Weekly Counseling, Shelter & Emergency Resources, and Children Mentorship as foundational programs, supplemented by Life Skills Training covering financial literacy and career development. The organization runs time-limited intensive programs like the 28 Days of Love Challenge ($28-104) and March Forward 21-Day Challenge ($75), alongside flagship events including the annual Inspired Women's Summit and Healing Through Movement wellness events. The Stepping Stones to a New Life 2-month program ($1,000) provides comprehensive support for individual survivors. Fundraising campaigns include the Safe Nights Campaign for community safety awareness, while the Ambassador Program and Women of Steele movement engage volunteers and survivors in leadership roles. Regional expansion is underway with San Diego operations. The California Lutheran University Internship Program represents an educational partnership scaling the model through university engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Time2Heal: Initiative expanding services to teens, children, women, and men who are victims of abuse, bullying and violence
• Women Crowned in Glory
• Safe Nights
• Kindness is Cool
• Runway of Hope
• Inspired Women's Summit

Products and services

• Weekly Counseling Compassionate weekly counseling for emotional healing and support, providing a safe and supportive space for individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma, or personal challenges related to domestic abuse.
• Shelter & Emergency Resources Emergency assistance and essential resources including shelter support, basic necessities, transportation, meals, and compassionate care for individuals and families facing crisis situations related to domestic abuse.
• Children Mentorship Mentorship programs helping children build confidence, leadership, and life skills through supportive relationships and engaging activities, including self-defense classes for children of abuse survivors.
• Life Skills Training Life skills training covering financial literacy, career development, mentorship, health and job search support, wardrobe assistance, and other practical tools to help survivors rebuild, grow, and thrive.
• Stepping Stones to a New Life Program 2-month comprehensive program supporting one woman through trauma-informed counseling, medical/dental/vision support, transitional housing assistance, transportation, childcare, and career resources, priced at $1,000 per participant.
• Safe Nights Campaign Community safety awareness campaign dedicated to advancing a future where every individual feels safe, supported, and protected regardless of where they are or what time it is, addressing harassment, violence, and fear after dark and encouraging bystander intervention.
• Inspired Women's Summit Annual summit for women's empowerment, achievement, and community featuring keynote speaker Trish Steele, exclusive publication launches (Silent Whispers Volume 2, Inspired Journal Spring Magazine), and networking opportunities.
• 28 Days of Love Challenge Virtual 28-day self-healing program with daily affirmations, journaling prompts, and mentorship, priced at $28 for the standard package or $104 for the deluxe package.
• March Forward

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of women in the program excel to a new life
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Robin McGraw Revelation FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 2014Partnership at the Domestic Violence Summit 2014 hosted at Paramount Studios, in partnership with Verizon. Focus on trauma, direct services, public perception, technology and corporate social responsibility.
• Runway of Hope (Luisa Diaz Foundation)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Luisa Diaz Foundation for the Runway of Hope initiative featuring survivors of domestic violence on the runway. Luisa Diaz won Fabulous Faces contest and raised $1,600 for Safe Passage.
• She Is HopeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization providing transformational services to women in the program
• Ambassador Program (Universal FoRe! League)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAmbassador appointments by invitation only directing FoRe! philanthropic ventures. Beauty FoRe! A Purpose initiative.
• My Hair Helper Lice Free Forever CharityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity partner providing lice-free services to families in the program
• Mental Health Resilience FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner providing mental health resources and resilience programs for survivors
• Kat Dew TransformationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing transformation services and coaching to program participants
• Crime Survivors ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization founded by Patricia Wenskunas providing resources and advocacy for crime survivors
• Inspired Voices 501(c)(3)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint mission to empower women who have experienced domestic violence by providing support, resources, and entrepreneurial opportunities to reclaim their voices and thrive.
• California Lutheran UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for internship program scaling humanitarian work. Pilot program to be expanded across universities nationwide connecting purpose-driven students with grassroots humanitarian work.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): The largest national anti-sexual-violence organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Directly comparable to Safe Passage Heals as a survivor-services nonprofit, but at vastly larger national scale and brand recognition.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: The flagship national 24/7 hotline and resource directory for domestic violence survivors. Overlaps directly with Safe Passage Heals' crisis, shelter-referral, and resource-navigation services at a national rather than regional level.
• Futures Without Violence: National policy and direct-service organization focused on DV and children's exposure to violence. Overlaps in DV survivor services, children's programs, and policy/awareness work that Safe Passage Heals pursues through Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.
• YWCA USA: Federated national organization operating DV shelters, counseling, and women's empowerment programs across hundreds of U.S. cities. Most directly comparable as a multi-region DV service provider with similar programs (shelter, counseling, empowerment).

Direct peers

• love is respect (Break the Cycle): National resource for young people experiencing dating abuse, offering 24/7 chat/text support and education. Comparable as a DV-focused nonprofit serving a younger survivor demographic similar to Safe Passage Heals' Time2Heal initiative.
• Sanctuary for Families: New York-based nonprofit providing shelter, counseling, and economic empowerment services for DV and human trafficking survivors. Comparable in comprehensive service model (counseling + shelter + empowerment + children's services).
• Jenesse Center: Los Angeles-based DV organization providing emergency shelter, counseling, and supportive services for survivors. Closely comparable in mission, service mix, and Southern California geography to Safe Passage Heals.
• Haven Hills: San Fernando Valley-based DV organization offering shelter, counseling, and life skills programs. Directly comparable to Safe Passage Heals in geographic service area, program mix, and target population.
• Crime Survivors Resources: Crime survivor advocacy and resource organization founded by Patricia Wenskunas — and a current strategic partner of Safe Passage Heals. Directly comparable in mission and beneficiary profile (crime/abuse survivors).

Emerging players

• Step Up Women's Network (now Step Up): Mentorship-driven nonprofit empowering girls and young women through after-school programs and college-readiness support. Comparable in women-empowerment and mentorship model, though less DV-specific than Safe Passage Heals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/SafePassageHeals
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/safe-passage-heals

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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