What Project Horizon, Inc. does

Project Horizon is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1982 that provides confidential domestic and sexual violence advocacy services to survivors in Rockbridge County, Virginia. The organization serves victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and child abuse, along with their families and the broader community, offering all core services free of charge. It operates from its headquarters at 120 Varner Lane in Lexington, Virginia, with additional transitional housing units in Lexington and Buena Vista, primarily serving Rockbridge County while participating in statewide Virginia initiatives.

The organization delivers a comprehensive continuum of care rather than a technology platform. Core services include a 24/7 crisis hotline, emergency shelter at Lisa's House, free confidential counseling (encompassing talk therapy, spiritual counseling, art, and music therapy), legal advocacy with court accompaniment, a Children's Center that hosts a Valley Child Advocacy Center satellite for forensic interviews, and transitional housing. Unique offerings include survivor healing retreats — Camp Mabon (established 2005) and Camp Ostara (established 2017) — partnering with Virginia State Parks for lodge facilities. The organization also runs a Lethality Assessment Program in partnership with local law enforcement. No proprietary technology stack, API, or AI capabilities are indicated; operations are entirely service-based.

Project Horizon is funded through community donations (monetary and in-kind), fundraising events, and ancillary programs including the Kroger Community Rewards partnership and Virginia's specialty license plate initiative. It is governed by a Board of Directors led by President Megan Zwisohn and managed by Executive Director Judy Casteele and Assistant Director Nick Alexander, supported by advocacy/residential leaders, counselors, outreach, education, and shelter management staff. The go-to-market model relies on direct service delivery, community events, social media, email newsletters, and partnerships with local schools and law enforcement. No revenue figure is publicly disclosed, and operations are confined to a single U.S. domestic market without geographic expansion beyond Rockbridge County and Virginia statewide partnerships.

Name

Project Horizon, Inc.

Legal name

Project Horizon

Website

https://projecthorizon.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Project Horizon is a nonprofit founded in 1982 that provides domestic and sexual violence advocacy services to survivors in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It offers crisis response, emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, children's services, transitional housing, and prevention education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocacy Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Child and Youth Services (62411), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Protection, Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response (BPAGAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Adventure Therapy & Therapeutic Wilderness Programs (THAAAOAG), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM)

Keywords

• Domestic violence advocacy
• Sexual violence support
• Emergency shelter services
• Victim advocacy programs
• Violence prevention education

Headquarters

HQ city

Lexington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Project Horizon relies on community donations, both monetary and in-kind, to fund operations. The organization accepts monetary donations via check and PayPal, as well as physical item donations for Lisa's House shelter and the Child Advocacy Center.
2. Community Rewards Programs: Partnership with Kroger Rewards allows community members to register their Kroger cards to direct rewards to Project Horizon when they shop.
3. Specialty License Plate Program: Virginia statewide initiative where residents can purchase specialty license plates that fund domestic and sexual violence prevention programs.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Project Horizon is a private nonprofit organization that provides free, confidential victim advocacy and support services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and child abuse in Rockbridge County, Virginia. Its core offerings include a 24/7 crisis hotline, emergency shelter (Lisa's House), counseling, legal advocacy, children's services, transitional housing, education and prevention programs, and survivor healing retreats (Camp Mabon and Camp Ostara).

Product overview

Project Horizon is a non-profit domestic and sexual violence advocacy organization offering a comprehensive suite of victim services. The organization operates as a single integrated service model rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, providing crisis intervention through a 24/7 Hotline, emergency shelter via Lisa's House, counseling and therapy services, children's advocacy, legal support, transitional housing, and survivor retreat programs (Camp Mabon and Camp Ostara). Educational outreach and community events complement direct victim services. The services work together to provide a continuum of care from crisis response through long-term healing and empowerment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Crisis Hotline Round-the-clock crisis support and emergency assistance hotline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for victims of domestic and sexual violence, accessible at (540) 463-2594.
• Lisa's House Emergency Shelter Emergency shelter for adult victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking in the Rockbridge area and their children, providing support, advocacy, counseling, and connections to community resources.
• Counseling Services Free and confidential counseling services for abuse survivors (current or past), as well as family members and friends of those who have experienced domestic violence or sexual abuse. Includes traditional talk therapy, spiritual counseling, art, and music therapy.
• Children's Center Specialized services for child abuse victims including counseling, non-offending parent/caregiver support, and a satellite location for the Valley Child Advocacy Center providing forensic interviews viewed by a multidisciplinary team.
• Legal Advocacy Program Court advocacy program providing legal support to victims of domestic and sexual violence, including court date accompaniment and assistance throughout the entire court process.
• Multi-Language Services Free resources for non-English speakers including Driver's Education Study Course, Community English Classes, GED Courses, Tax Preparation and ITIN Services, virtual counseling, and interpreter services.
• Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) Partnership between Project Horizon and local law enforcement agencies to identify domestic violence victims at high risk of being killed or seriously injured, using a screening tool with victims to immediately link them to support services.
• Transitional Housing Transitional housing program helping victims get back on their feet, with houses located in Lexington and Buena Vista, Virginia.
• Camp Mabon A three-day retreat for women who have survived sexual violence or trauma, held in alignment with the autumn equinox. Campers stay at Virginia State Park lodges with activities designed to help survivors face fears, regain confidence, and experience the healing power of nature.
• Camp Ostara A retreat for survivors of intimate partner abuse or trauma, held in conjunction with the spring equinox. Follows a similar format to Camp Mabon with activities in a safe, supportive outdoor environment.
• Education and Prevention Programs Education, prevention, and information programs offered to elementary, middle, and high schools, universities, and community groups in Rockbridge County, Buena Vista, and Lexington, Virginia.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Valley Child Advocacy CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject Horizon hosts a satellite location for the Valley Child Advocacy Center, providing a neutral space for child abuse victims to speak with trained forensic interviewers. Interviews are viewed by a multidisciplinary team of allied professionals who collaborate on cases without requiring the child to retell their story to each team member.
• Local Law Enforcement AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) is a partnership between Project Horizon and local law enforcement agencies to identify domestic violence victims at high risk of being killed or seriously injured. Officers use LAP as a screening tool and immediately connect victims to the PH hotline for support, shelter, education, safety planning and counseling.
• Virginia State ParksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Mabon and Camp Ostara retreat programs partner with Virginia State Parks for lodging facilities. Survivors stay at state park lodges in a safe, supportive outdoor environment designed to help them face fears, regain confidence, and experience the healing power of nature.
• KrogerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity Rewards partnership allows Kroger customers to register their Kroger card to direct rewards to Project Horizon when they shop, providing ongoing passive donations to support the organization.
• Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action AllianceminorOthersStatewide referral partner for services beyond Rockbridge County. The Action Alliance provides statewide hotline: 1-800-838-8238 (V/TTY) and supports initiatives including specialty license plates.
• Local Schools and UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation, prevention and information programs are delivered to all elementary, middle and high schools, universities and community groups in Rockbridge County, Buena Vista and Lexington, Virginia.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 hotline and resource service for domestic violence victims, providing crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals. Comparable as a higher-scale crisis response and referral organization serving overlapping client needs.
• Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance: Statewide coalition coordinating Virginia's response to sexual and domestic violence, including a statewide hotline, policy advocacy, and member services for service providers. Comparable as the umbrella statewide body that Project Horizon is affiliated with and refers clients to.

Direct peers

• Safe Horizon: New York City-based nonprofit providing domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking victim services including hotlines, shelters, and counseling. Directly comparable mission and service mix to Project Horizon's continuum-of-care model.
• SafeHouse Center: Michigan-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and prevention education for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. Comparable mission, service portfolio, and continuum-of-care approach for a community-based victim services organization.
• Women Against Abuse: Philadelphia-based nonprofit providing domestic violence emergency shelter, transitional housing, legal advocacy, and community education. Comparable as a long-standing, accredited DV advocacy nonprofit with an integrated crisis-to-recovery service model.
• YWCA of Central Virginia: Regional YWCA affiliate providing domestic violence services, emergency shelter, sexual assault response, and prevention education in Lynchburg, VA. Comparable as a community-based DV/SA advocacy nonprofit operating in central Virginia with a similar integrated service model.
• Turning Point of the Shenandoah Valley: Virginia-based nonprofit serving victims of domestic and sexual violence in the Shenandoah Valley with shelter, counseling, advocacy, and prevention education. Closely comparable as a Virginia regional DV/SA service organization with overlapping service lines and a similar rural community setting.
• Valley Child Advocacy Center: Child-focused nonprofit serving abused children in the Shenandoah Valley through forensic interviews, therapy, and multidisciplinary team coordination. Directly comparable through Project Horizon's satellite partnership and shared case management for child abuse victims.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/projecthorizonlexingtonva
• Instagraminstagram.com/projecthorizon120
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/project-horizon-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles30 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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