Reach Of Macon County

What Reach Of Macon County does

R.E.A.C.H. of Macon County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Tax ID 56-1689264) headquartered at 29 Meadowlark Drive, Franklin, North Carolina, providing advocacy, shelter, education, and forensic services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Its core service offering covers the full continuum from prevention through crisis intervention to ongoing support, including the VanDrake emergency shelter (opened spring 2016, also serving Jackson County), a 24/7 crisis hotline and text line (828-369-5544), SANE-certified forensic nursing, court advocacy at the Macon County Courthouse, youth advocacy, rural mobile crisis response, an Address Confidentiality Program, and a Safe at Home housing program. Specialized extensions include a male victim advocacy program and a dedicated Human Trafficking Program supported by Nantahala Health Foundation.

The organization generates revenue primarily through a diversified mix of government grants and private contributions rather than fees to beneficiaries, who receive all services free of charge. Recurring funding comes from the NC Governor's Crime Commission (grants 71343, 71335, 70984), the federal Family Violence Prevention and Services Act via HHS Administration for Children and Families (grants 22782, 24020), Emergency Solutions Grants, the Safe at Home Program, and the Allstate Foundation's Purple Purse campaign. Capital funding has included a $700,000 NC Housing Finance Agency award supporting the VanDrake Shelter. Supplementary revenue is generated through individual donations, in-kind gifts, Text2Give mobile donations, brokerage gifts via Edward Jones, the annual Mardi Gras Dinner Party fundraiser, and the wholly-owned REACH for Bargains thrift store subsidiary.

Operationally, REACH runs with a small staff (1-10 employees) and relies on a dense local partnership network spanning law enforcement, hospitals, schools, Macon CountyCourthouse, faith institutions (Church of the Incarnation of Highlands), and academic/creative collaborators (Western Carolina University, 99 Hills, PETsMART Charities, Safe Haven Mapping Project, RedRover). The organization is currently running a capital campaign (sponsorship levels from $5,000 to $500,000) for a new Victim Advocacy Center, signaling facility and service-capacity expansion within its rural two-county Appalachian service area.

Name

Reach Of Macon County

Legal name

R.E.A.C.H Of Macon County

Website

https://reachofmaconcounty.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

R.E.A.C.H. of Macon County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Franklin, North Carolina that provides free advocacy, shelter, forensic nursing, court advocacy, and violence prevention services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking across Macon and Jackson Counties.

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Product category

Victim Advocacy and Domestic Violence Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Protection, Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response (BPAGAAAG)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: Primary funding from Governor's Crime Commission grants (71343, 71335, 70984) and FVPSA grants within the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (grants 22782, 24020). Additional support from ESG and Safe at Home programs.
2. Individual Donations: Monetary donations from individuals through online portal, mail, and Text2Give program. Stock, bond, and mutual fund donations accepted through Edward Jones brokerage.
3. Thrift Store Revenue: REACH for Bargains thrift store generates revenue through retail sales of donated goods.
4. Special Events: Annual fundraisers including Mardi Gras Dinner Party and capital campaign events.
5. In-Kind Donations: Accepts in-kind donations including food, toiletries, diapers, and paper products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

R.E.A.C.H. of Macon County is a nonprofit victim advocacy organization that provides trauma-informed services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in Macon County, North Carolina. Core offerings include a 24/7 crisis hotline and text line, emergency shelter (VanDrake Shelter), Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) forensic nursing, court advocacy for protective orders, violence prevention education, youth advocacy, rural mobile crisis response, and address confidentiality and housing assistance programs.

Product overview

REACH of Macon County is a non-profit victim advocacy organization offering a comprehensive suite of services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The organization operates emergency shelter (VanDrake Shelter), forensic nursing with Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, court advocacy, violence prevention education, youth advocacy, and housing assistance programs. Supporting services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, Text2Give mobile donation, and the REACH for Bargains thrift store for fundraising. A Victim Advocacy Center is currently under development as part of a capital campaign.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VanDrake Shelter: Emergency shelter for domestic violence survivors, opened 2016
• Victim Advocacy Center
• REACH for Bargains

Products and services

• Emergency Shelter (VanDrake Shelter) Emergency housing for survivors of domestic violence fleeing abusive situations, providing safe temporary accommodation for residents of Macon and Jackson Counties in North Carolina.
• Court Advocacy Advocacy and support services for victims navigating the court system, including assistance with Domestic Violence Protective Orders (DVPO) and Civil No-Contact Orders at the Macon County Courthouse.
• Violence Prevention Education Educational programs and prevention initiatives delivered through schools and community settings to raise awareness about domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking and to promote healthy relationships.
• Youth Advocacy Support services tailored for young people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking, with age-appropriate advocacy and intervention.
• Rural Mobile Crisis Advocates Crisis response services deployed to rural and remote areas of Macon County to provide immediate on-scene support to victims of violence.
• North Carolina Victims of Crime Services Referral and support services connecting crime victims with North Carolina state victim resources and victim compensation programs.
• Address Confidentiality Program Program helping survivors keep their physical address confidential in public records for personal safety purposes.
• Forensic Nursing Program (SANE) Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) services providing 24/7 forensic medical examinations for sexual assault survivors at partner medical facilities.
• Safe at Home Housing Program Housing assistance program supporting survivors in finding and maintaining safe, stable living situations after leaving emergency shelter.
• 24-Hour Crisis Hotline and Text Line Round-the-clock crisis counseling and support line available 24/7 by phone and text at 828-369-5544, serving as the primary intake channel for all services.
• Human Trafficking Program Specialized program providing identification, rescue services, trauma support, and resource referrals for individuals subjected to human trafficking, supported by Nantahala Health Foundation.
• Male Victim Advocacy Male-specific victim advocacy services delivered by a dedicated male advocate to address the unique barriers male survivors of abuse face when seeking help.
• Pet Safe Haven Program Animal kennel services and pet safe haven mapping in partnership with PETsMART Charities, Safe Haven Mapping Project, RedRover, and Church of the Incarnation of Highlands, allowing survivors to access shelter without abandoning their pets.
• REACH for Bargains Thrift Store Thrift store operated by REACH for Bargains (a wholly-owned subsidiary) that sells donated goods and generates revenue to support REACH's victim services programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trauma-informed, SANE-certified forensic nursing available 24/7
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MHK ArchitecturecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMHK Architecture provided architectural services for the Victim Advocacy Center project, contributing their vision and selflessness to support REACH of Macon County's mission.
• PETsMART CharitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPETsMART Charities supported the establishment of kennel services for survivors with pets, making it possible for victims to access shelter without abandoning their animals.
• Safe Haven Mapping ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Safe Haven for Pets provides pet safe haven mapping to help survivors find pet-friendly shelter options.
• Western Carolina University - Department of Economics, Management & Project ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents created a Domestic Violence Awareness video for REACH, with Jarib Pott leading the project.
• 99 HillsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative agency that produced an illuminating video illustrating the everyday reality of domestic violence victims for REACH's Purple Purse Campaign.
• RedRoverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting the Safe Haven Mapping Project for pet-friendly shelter options.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Safe Horizon: Large New York-based victim-services nonprofit operating shelters, hotlines, court advocacy, and specialized programs for DV, sexual assault, and human trafficking survivors. Comparable scope of services to REACH but at substantially greater scale.
• YWCA USA: National federation of local YWCAs, many of which operate domestic violence shelters, sexual assault services, and advocacy programs. Operates at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio than REACH but covers overlapping service categories.

Direct peers

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 hotline and resource referral service for domestic violence survivors. Comparable to REACH in operating crisis hotlines, providing safety planning, and connecting survivors to local shelters — REACH effectively operates a county-level version of this model.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National sexual assault hotline and support organization operating SANE-related referral pathways. Closely comparable to REACH's SANE-certified forensic nursing and sexual-assault service line.
• Women Against Abuse: Philadelphia-based DV direct-service organization operating emergency shelter, hotline, court advocacy, and community education. Closely comparable operating model to REACH including hotline + shelter + court advocacy stack.
• Sanctuary for Families: New York-based direct-service nonprofit providing emergency shelter, counseling, criminal-justice advocacy, and trafficking services. Comparable integrated service model to REACH including trafficking specialization.

Others

• Futures Without Violence: National organization focused on DV/SA prevention, policy, and health-sector partnerships. Comparable to REACH in violence-prevention education programming and serving as a strategic/thematic peer for partnership and grant alignment.
• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): National advocacy and capacity-building coalition for state and local DV coalitions and direct-service programs. Comparable as the umbrella ecosystem REACH operates within; relevant for funding pipelines and policy alignment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/REACHofMC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/reach-of-macon-county

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Subsidiaries1 record

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