Safe Harbor Support Center

What Safe Harbor Support Center does

Safe Harbor Support Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1998 and headquartered in Kennewick, Washington, serving the Tri-Cities area (Kennewick, Richland, Pasco) across Benton and Franklin counties. The organization delivers a portfolio of interconnected social services targeted at children, teens, and families affected by trauma, abuse, neglect, or financial hardship. Its core programs include My Friends Place (emergency shelter and drop-in services for homeless youth ages 13-20), Family Assistance (emergency distribution of hygiene and household supplies), Parents for Parents (peer support and Dependency 101/201 classes for parents navigating Child Protective Services), the Court-Ordered Parenting Seminar (a Washington Superior Court-approved mandatory four-hour class for parents in divorce or custody proceedings), and the C.A.R.E.S. program (an evidence-based trauma intervention combining yoga, mindfulness, EFT tapping, and sensory techniques for children ages 5-8 and their caregivers, incorporating the Incredible Years and Taming the Dragons curricula).

The organization operates with a small staff of 11-50 employees supplemented by approximately 30 volunteers who run the Sails Outlet thrift store. Revenue is sourced from tax-deductible charitable donations (including recurring monthly donations via Donorbox), community business sponsorships through the 2025 Community Partners program, annual fundraising events such as the Safe Harbor Slam Pickleball Tournament, programming fees from the court-ordered parenting seminar on a sliding scale, and retail proceeds from the volunteer-run Sails Outlet thrift store. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer through two physical locations on Grant Place in Kennewick, with online channels for the parenting seminar and family assistance applications introduced after COVID-19.

The business model is community-led and donor-funded, with a volunteer Board of Directors governing the organization under Executive Director Sara Harpster. The core technology stack is light: a Wix-hosted website, social media presence on Facebook, and standard online donation/registration platforms. The organization's competitive positioning is built on its 20+ year community presence, designated court-approved provider status, and proprietary clinical programs recognized with the 2004 Washington NASW State Social Work Agency of the Year award.

Name

Safe Harbor Support Center

Legal name

Safe Harbor Support Center

Website

https://safeharborsupportcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Safe Harbor Support Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Kennewick, Washington providing youth shelter, family assistance, parenting education, and trauma intervention programs for at-risk children, teens, and families across the Tri-Cities region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Temporary Shelters (624221), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM)

Keywords

• Youth shelter services
• Trauma intervention programs
• Family assistance services
• Court-ordered parenting seminars
• Child abuse prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Kennewick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Monetary Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals and businesses, including one-time and monthly recurring options through Donorbox platform. Supported by community donors to continue services for at-risk youth and families.
2. Sails Outlet Thrift Store: Upscale second-hand store selling new and gently used items. All proceeds from this volunteer-run store go directly back to fund Safe Harbor Support Center programs.
3. Community Partner Sponsorships: Year-round support from community business partners who sponsor the organization, providing financial stability for operations.
4. Fundraising Events: Annual events like the Safe Harbor Slam Pickleball Tournament generate revenue through registration fees and donations, with some prize money events.
5. Parenting Seminar Fees: Sliding scale fees for court-ordered parenting seminars based on income level, as approved by Washington Superior Court Local Rule 94.05W.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Safe Harbor Support Center is a nonprofit that delivers direct social services to at-risk children, teens, and families in the Tri-Cities area of Washington State. Its core offerings include emergency shelter and drop-in services for homeless youth ages 13-20 (My Friends Place), emergency family assistance with hygiene and basic-needs supplies, the Parents for Parents peer-support program for parents in the child welfare system, a court-approved parenting seminar for divorcing or separating parents, and the evidence-based C.A.R.E.S. trauma-intervention program for children ages 5-8. Programs are supported through charitable donations, community sponsorships, annual fundraising events, and proceeds from the volunteer-run Sails Outlet thrift store.

Product overview

Safe Harbor Support Center is a non-profit social services organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs for children, youth, and families in the Tri-Cities area. The core programs include My Friends Place (emergency shelter and drop-in services for homeless youth ages 13-20), Family Assistance (emergency resource distribution), Parents for Parents (child welfare system support and education), Court-Ordered Parenting Seminar (state-required online class), and the C.A.R.E.S. program (evidence-based trauma intervention combining yoga, mindfulness, and emotional regulation techniques). Supporting infrastructure includes Sails Outlet (thrift store generating program revenue), Donation Drive (community supply drives), and annual events like the Safe Harbor Slam pickleball tournament.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• C.A.R.E.S. Program: Cultivating Adaptability & Resilience through Emotional Self-regulation - an evidence-based approach to helping children and families cope with challenging behaviors.
• Taming the Dragons
• Incredible Years

Products and services

• My Friends Place Youth Shelter Emergency shelter, drop-in services, and individualized case management for homeless teenagers ages 13-20 in the Tri-Cities area. Provides beds, meals, clothing, showers, laundry facilities, hygiene products, support services, and overnight emergency shelter from 5PM-9AM for ages 16-20.
• Family Assistance Emergency resource program providing assistance with hygiene items, diapers, baby supplies, and household cleaning products to families in financial crisis through online application submission.
• Parents for Parents Peer-support program connecting parents who have navigated the child welfare system with parents newly engaged with Child Protective Services, including Dependency 101 and 201 classes, Parent Allies mentoring, and court navigation support in Benton and Franklin counties.
• Court-Ordered Parenting Seminar Washington Superior Court-approved mandatory four-hour parenting seminar for parents filing for divorce or parenting plans in Benton and Franklin counties. Delivered as a self-paced online course accessible within 24 hours of payment confirmation with a 30-day completion window, on a sliding scale based on income.
• C.A.R.E.S. Program Evidence-based trauma-informed youth and family program for children ages 5-8 who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect, and their families. Combines yoga, meditation, mindfulness, EFT tapping, sensory development, and behavioral regulation techniques, integrating the former Taming the Dragons and Incredible Years curricula.
• Sails Outlet Thrift Store Volunteer-run upscale thrift store accepting and selling new and gently used items, with all proceeds funding Safe Harbor Support Center programs. Located at 408 N Fruitland St, Kennewick, WA.

Quantifiable outcome

• State Social Work Agency of the Year 2004 - recognized by Washington chapter of National Association of Social Workers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 2025 Community PartnerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerYear-round community business sponsors providing financial and operational support to enable Safe Harbor to continue its mission helping families heal from trauma, abuse and neglect. Includes logo recognition and ongoing relationship.
• CBRC Health & FitnessminorOthersEvent venue host for the 2026 Safe Harbor Slam Pickleball Tournament scheduled October 2-4, 2026 in Richland, WA. Provides facilities for charity fundraiser and benefit tournament.
• Fresh Concepts MediaminorOthersEndorsed by Fresh Concepts Media for the 2026 Safe Harbor Slam Pickleball Tournament. Provides marketing and promotional support for the event.
• CRISPY+CONESminorOthersIn partnership for the 2026 Safe Harbor Slam Pickleball Tournament, contributing to the community event supporting Safe Harbor's fundraising efforts.
• Pickleball TournamentsminorOthersEvent registration platform hosting the 2nd Annual Safe Harbor Slam Benefit Tournament registration for the October 2026 charity event.
• Benton/Franklin Counties Superior CourtcoreOthersApproved provider status for mandatory parenting seminars under Washington Superior Court Local Rule 94.05W, serving parents in divorce and custody proceedings.
• Local Elementary SchoolscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with local elementary schools to operate the youth component of C.A.R.E.S. program on-site. Serves children who are victims of abuse or neglect, providing trauma-informed interventions within school settings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cocoon House: Washington-state nonprofit providing emergency shelter, drop-in services, and case management for homeless and at-risk youth ages 12–22 — directly overlapping with My Friends Place's service population, age band, and program model.
• YouthCare: Seattle-based nonprofit operating emergency shelter, housing, education, and case management for youth experiencing homelessness — directly comparable in mission, target population (homeless youth), and integrated service portfolio.
• Union Gospel Mission: Faith-based nonprofit operating in Eastern Washington with emergency shelter, meals, recovery, and family support services — comparable mission, regional footprint, and reliance on community donations and volunteer-staffed thrift/retail.
• Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington: Regional social services nonprofit serving Eastern Washington including family support, parenting education, and emergency assistance — directly comparable in geographic footprint and family/youth program mix.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries International: National nonprofit operating thrift retail stores whose proceeds fund job training and community programs — directly comparable to Safe Harbor's Sails Outlet model of using retail to subsidize mission services, though at vastly greater scale.
• The Salvation Army: Large national nonprofit operating emergency shelter, family services, thrift stores, and case management across the U.S. — overlapping offerings (shelter, family assistance, retail fundraising) but at much larger scale and broader scope than Safe Harbor.
• Prevent Child Abuse America: National umbrella nonprofit focused on child abuse prevention through parenting programs and advocacy — comparable in primary mission (child abuse/neglect prevention) and use of evidence-based curricula, though operating as a network rather than direct service provider.

Others

• Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF): State agency administering child welfare, juvenile justice, and family services in Washington — the public-sector counterpart that Safe Harbor partners with via Parents for Parents and court referrals, representing both a key contracting channel and an indirect "competitor" for similar services.

Emerging players

• Parents Anonymous: National nonprofit offering peer-led parent support groups and evidence-based programs for families at risk of child abuse/neglect — directly comparable to Safe Harbor's Parents for Parents and Incredible Years programming.
• Hope Center (Hope Harbor): Regional faith-based nonprofit offering shelter, food, and family support services in the Pacific Northwest — comparable in mission and program mix but typically larger in scale than Safe Harbor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/safeharborsupportcenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/safeharborsupportcenter

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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