Sisters-in-arms

What Sisters-in-arms does

Sisters-in-Arms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2021 by Mary Lourdes Saenz, with Steph McFee joining as co-founder in fall 2021. Headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, the organization serves young women aging out of the foster care system in Northeast Florida (Ponte Vedra Beach, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine) through a three-pillar "360 Approach" comprising the Purpose & Possibilities development program (a multi-module curriculum covering mindset and health, financial preparedness, career readiness, business etiquette, career style, community engagement, and spirituality), the Success Sisters mentorship program (post-graduate pairing with community women on a six-month commitment), and the Arm-in-Arm Community program (ongoing virtual and in-person engagement). The organization also hosts signature annual fundraising events, notably the Arm-in-Arm Showdown and the Golf Classic (Arm-in-Arm Classic), with the 2025 Golf Classic selling out and drawing 15+ named local sponsors including a presenting sponsorship by The Dozier Family.

The underlying technology footprint is intentionally light: a Wix-hosted public website (sisters-in-arms.org) with PayPal-integrated one-time and recurring donation flows, a Mailchimp-backed email newsletter signup, and an owned social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. An online portal for the Purpose & Possibilities program is listed as "in development" to add a virtual participation mode alongside partner-hosted and cohort-based delivery. No public or partner-facing API, SDK, mobile app, or AI/ML component is disclosed. The 2025 Golf Classic branding and event pages indicate active iteration on event format (sold-out golf tournament, luncheon, silent auction, sponsor tiers).

Sisters-in-Arms generates no commercial revenue; as a 501(c)(3), funding derives from individual donations (one-time and recurring gifts via PayPal), corporate sponsorships tied to annual events, in-kind contributions, and grants. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, anchored by the annual Golf Classic and Arm-in-Arm Showdown, supported by organic social media, email newsletter capture, and grassroots awareness through faith-based and local chamber partnerships (including the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce). No revenue, headcount, grant, or financial figures are disclosed in the source material.

Name

Sisters-in-arms

Legal name

Sisters-in-Arms

Website

https://sisters-in-arms.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sisters-in-Arms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2021 and headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, that delivers training, mentorship, and community programs to young women aging out of foster care in Northeast Florida through its 360 Approach (Development, Mentorship, and Community).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ponte Vedra Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring gifts from individual donors accepted via PayPal on the organization's website.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorship packages tied to fundraising events such as the annual Sisters-in-arms Golf Classic and Arm-in-Arm Showdown; sponsors include local businesses, financial advisors, and service providers.
3. Fundraising Event Revenue: Revenue generated through ticketed/registration-based annual events including the Golf Classic and Arm-in-Arm Showdown.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sisters-in-Arms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers training, mentorship, and community programs to young women aging out of foster care in Northeast Florida. Its core offering, the 360 Approach, combines a signature Development program (Purpose & Possibilities), a post-graduate Mentorship program (Success Sisters), and an ongoing Community program (Arm-in-Arm) that together equip beneficiaries with life, financial, and career-readiness skills during the transition out of foster care.

Product overview

Sisters-in-arms is a 501(c)3 nonprofit (founded 2021) delivering a portfolio of community programs rather than a unified software product. The offering is built around three interlocking core programs: the Purpose & Possibilities development program (the signature curriculum with a roadmap Online Portal), the Success Sisters Mentorship Program (post-graduate mentoring), and the Arm-in-Arm Community Program (ongoing virtual and in-person engagement). These three programs form the organization's 360 Approach and are funded by recurring fundraising events, most notably the annual Arm-in-Arm Showdown and the Golf Classic 2025 (Arm-in-Arm Classic), which combine golf, pickleball, and after-party components with multiple sponsorship tiers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Purpose & Possibilities: Signature development program providing training and education to young women aging out of foster care, covering topics such as mindset and health, financial preparedness, career readiness, business etiquette, career style, community engagement, and spirituality. Participants receive a laptop, wardrobe allowance, and other essential items.
• Success Sisters
• Arm-in-Arm

Products and services

• Purpose & Possibilities A 360-degree development program equipping young women aging out of foster care with life and work-readiness skills across Mindset & Health, Financial Preparedness, Career Readiness, Business Etiquette, Career Style, Community Engagement, and Spirituality. Each participant receives a laptop, wardrobe allowance, and other essential items, and can participate through partner-hosted sessions, cohorts, or an online portal.
• Success Sisters Mentorship Program Post-program mentorship that pairs Purpose & Possibilities graduates with women in the local community for 6-month mentor commitments. Mentors provide monthly meetings, sponsorship to conferences/events, educational guidance, and personal support, serving as a bridge between the development program and participants' independent life goals.
• Arm-in-Arm Community Program Ongoing community program that extends support beyond the formal development and mentorship phases, offering both virtual and in-person social opportunities for participants and mentors. Includes the 'Arm-in-Arm' initiative that engages local partners to host meetings, provide transportation, mentor, or otherwise support young women in the community.
• Arm-in-Arm Showdown Annual fundraising event featuring a golf tournament, pickleball tournament, and grand after-party with live entertainment, awards, and silent auction. The 2024 edition introduced the 'Howl at the Moon' interactive dueling-piano show. Sponsorship includes Golf Holes, Pickleball Court Sponsors, and Partners tiers.
• Golf Classic 2025 (Arm-in-Arm Classic) 2025 iteration of the annual Arm-in-Arm Classic fundraising event held at The Yards. Includes 9:00 am registration with lite breakfast and vendor visits, 10:00 am shotgun-start team-scramble golf tournament, 12:30 pm luncheon and after-party with DJ, silent auction, sponsor tiers (Presenting, Beverage Cart, Golf Holes, Player Gift), and Hole-in-One competition. Sold out for golf tournament.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 20% of foster children become homeless at age 18 — the addressable population Sisters-in-arms exists to serve.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Howl2GOminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Listed as a sponsor of the Sisters-in-arms Golf Classic in 2025. Sponsorship supports the organization's annual fundraiser for young women aging out of foster care.
• Dynamic Drives and DesignminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Listed as a sponsor of the Sisters-in-arms Golf Classic in 2025. Sponsorship supports the organization's annual fundraiser.
• The Dozier FamilyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Family-level sponsor of the Sisters-in-arms Golf Classic in 2025.
• The Harris AgencyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Insurance agency sponsor of the Sisters-in-arms Golf Classic in 2025.
• Flora Outdoor SolminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Listed as a sponsor of the Sisters-in-arms Golf Classic in 2025.
• Mighty Dog RoofingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Listed as a sponsor of the Sisters-in-arms Golf Classic in 2025.
• Home Ability StoreminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Listed as a sponsor of the Sisters-in-arms Golf Classic in 2025.
• Amazing Floors and MoreminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Listed as a sponsor of the Sisters-in-arms Golf Classic in 2025.
• Edward Jones (Rob Thomas)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Financial-services office of Edward Jones, represented by advisor Rob Thomas, listed as a 2025 Golf Classic sponsor.
• Florida Farm Bureau (Garrett Schanck)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Florida Farm Bureau, represented by Garrett Schanck, listed as a 2025 Golf Classic sponsor.
• O'Meara FinancialminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Listed as a sponsor of the Sisters-in-arms Golf Classic in 2025.
• Pine Lake Dental Care FLminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Listed as a sponsor of the Sisters-in-arms Golf Classic in 2025.
• St. Johns County Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Regional chamber of commerce listed as a 2025 Golf Classic sponsor, indicating institutional community-business alignment in the organization's service area.
• RSP PromominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Listed as a sponsor of the Sisters-in-arms Golf Classic in 2025.
• Jeani LeapleyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Individual donor/sponsor of the Sisters-in-arms Golf Classic in 2025.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• FosterClub: National nonprofit supporting young people aging out of foster care through peer connection, leadership training, and advocacy — the closest national analog to Sisters-in-arms' Development + Mentorship + Community model, though operating at national scale.
• Together We Rise: Nonprofit serving current and aging-out foster youth through direct support programs, college scholarships, and enrichment activities. Comparable in mission and beneficiary demographic; differs in operating as a national organization with corporate partnerships.
• Comfort Cases: National nonprofit providing essentials and dignity kits to children in foster care — comparable mission framing around the foster-care transition population, though focused on the in-care experience rather than aging-out.
• A Sense of Home: Nonprofit that creates stable home environments for former foster youth aging out of the system, sharing Sisters-in-arms' focus on the post-18 transition and material/financial support.
• United Friends of the Children: Los Angeles-based nonprofit supporting current and former foster youth through education, housing, and career programs — comparable 360-degree wraparound service model serving a similar demographic.
• Ticket to Dream Foundation: Foundation providing essential items, scholarships, and transition support to foster youth — overlaps with the practical life-skills and material-support components of the Purpose & Possibilities program.
• Raise the Future (formerly Raise Foundation): Nonprofit focused on older foster youth and transition-age young adults through mentorship, life skills, and connections — directly mirrors the Success Sisters mentorship pillar.

Emerging players

• iFoster: Tech-enabled nonprofit providing resources, training, and a national digital platform for foster youth and the adults who support them — overlaps with Sisters-in-arms' planned online portal and resource-aggregation approach.

Regional players

• Florida's Children First: Florida-based advocacy organization for children in foster care and alumni of the system — most direct regional peer, with comparable beneficiary focus but a policy/advocacy rather than direct-service model.

Broad incumbents

• Children's Home Society of Florida: Large statewide Florida nonprofit providing a broad portfolio of child welfare, foster care, and family services — operates in the same Northeast Florida geography as Sisters-in-arms and serves overlapping beneficiary demographics but as a generalist child-welfare organization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sistersinarmspontevedra
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sisters-in-arms
• Instagraminstagram.com/sistersinarms_pontevedra

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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