SafeHouse of Shelby County

What SafeHouse of Shelby County does

SafeHouse of Shelby County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1989 and headquartered in Pelham, Alabama. It provides free, confidential domestic and sexual violence response, prevention, and intervention services across Shelby, Coosa, Clay, and Chilton Counties in Central Alabama. The organization's service portfolio includes a 24/7 crisis hotline, emergency shelter with capacity for up to 56 individuals at a time (one of Alabama's largest domestic violence facilities), SafeShelby Forensic Medical Services (over 400 forensic exams conducted since December 2015), counseling, legal advocacy (including protection from abuse orders), case management, child advocacy, and prevention education. In 2024, the organization served 704 individuals.

The organization generates no revenue from service fees — all services are provided at no cost to survivors. Funding comes from a diversified mix of federal and state grants (notably Victims of Crime Act funding distributed through the Alabama Coalition Against Rape, which received an approximately $875,000 statewide grant in 2024), United Way designations, individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and proceeds from fundraising events including the annual SafeHouse Strong 5K Run & Walk, Brews Brains and Bids trivia/auction event, and the Bringing Hope gala. The organization uses the Giveffect platform for online donations and event management and has developed a corporate sponsorship program featuring Platinum-tier sponsors such as Central Alabama Wellness, Lhoist, and the Long-Lewis Foundation.

SafeHouse is led by Executive Director Janelle Sierra and a management team including Community Services Director Karen Lowther and Forensic Medical Director Debra Higgins. It is affiliated with United Way, the Alabama Coalition Against Rape (ACAR), the Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ACADV), and the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), through which it engages in federal advocacy. The organization employs 11-50 staff and operates from locations in Pelham and Alabaster, Alabama, including event venues at Veterans Park and Patriots Park.

Name

SafeHouse of Shelby County

Legal name

SafeHouse of Shelby County

Website

https://safehouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SafeHouse of Shelby County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, forensic medical exams, and prevention education to survivors of domestic and sexual violence across Shelby, Coosa, Clay, and Chilton Counties in Central Alabama.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Pelham

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual, corporate, and community donations from fundraising events and direct contributions. SafeHouse relies heavily on the generosity of community partners to sustain services.
2. Federal and State Grants: Funding from Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), state grants from Alabama Coalition Against Rape (ACAR), and other federal funding sources. Governor Ivey awarded a statewide grant of approximately $875,000 to ACAR for sexual assault services.
3. United Way Support: Designated United Way partner organization receiving support through the United Way network.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SafeHouse of Shelby County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free, confidential domestic and sexual violence response, prevention, and intervention services across four Central Alabama counties. Its core offerings include a 24/7 crisis hotline, emergency residential shelter for up to 56 individuals, forensic medical examinations (SafeShelby Forensic Medical Services), individual and group counseling, legal advocacy, case management, and community prevention education, all provided at no cost to survivors and their dependents.

Product overview

SafeHouse of Shelby County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive suite of domestic and sexual violence response, prevention, and intervention services. The organization operates as a service-focused nonprofit rather than a technology product company. Its core service portfolio includes Emergency Shelter Services (serving up to 56 individuals), SafeShelby Forensic Medical Services (forensic examinations for sexual assault and strangulation survivors with over 400 exams conducted), Case Management Services (housing assistance, budgeting, job skills), Legal Services (advocacy and PFAs), Counseling Services (individual and group therapy), a 24/7 Crisis Hotline, and Prevention and Intervention Education programs. The organization serves Shelby, Coosa, Clay, and Chilton Counties in Central Alabama, with all services provided at no cost to survivors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Shelter Services Residential emergency shelter providing immediate safety and short-term housing for survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their dependents, accommodating up to 56 individuals at a time in one of Alabama's largest domestic violence facilities.
• SafeShelby Forensic Medical Services Forensic medical examinations for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence strangulation, including evidence collection and compassionate wraparound support, delivered via trained SANE nurses at off-site medical facilities.
• 24/7 Crisis Hotline 24-hour crisis line at (205) 669-7233 (SAFE) staffed by trained advocates who provide immediate support, safety planning, and referrals for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
• Counseling Services Free and confidential individual and group counseling for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, their children, and families, covering crisis intervention, trauma treatment, and safety planning.
• Legal Services Free and confidential legal advocacy for qualifying low-income adult victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault, including assistance with Protection from Abuse orders (PFAs) and attorney referrals.
• Case Management Services Wrap-around support including assistance with permanent housing, budgeting, job skills, resume writing, rent deposits, utility assistance, professional presentations, and Life Skills Groups.
• Prevention and Intervention Education Community education and prevention programs aimed at reducing domestic and sexual violence through awareness initiatives, educational presentations, and outreach conducted in schools and community settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 704 individuals in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core, strategic and minor.

• Buffalo Wild WingssupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 April 2025Spirit Night partner at Colonial Promenade Pkwy in Alabaster, donates 15% of total bill to SafeHouse when customers show event ticket.
• The Beer HogsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 December 2024Venue host for Brews Brains and Bids fundraising events in Pelham, AL.
• Alabama Coalition Against Rape (ACAR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 September 2024SafeHouse is a member agency of ACAR, which received an $875,000 statewide grant from Governor Ivey. ACAR ensures equitable distribution of funding across Alabama and oversees service areas, with SafeHouse serving Clay, Coosa, Chilton, and Shelby Counties.
• Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ACADV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2024SafeHouse collaborates with ACADV on advocacy efforts, including attending NNEDV Advocacy Days in Washington D.C. ACADV is the state domestic violence coalition.
• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2024SafeHouse participated in NNEDV Advocacy Days 2024, co-hosted with NAESV, for federal funding advocacy in Washington D.C.
• Central Alabama WellnesssupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 April 2024Platinum sponsor of SafeHouse Strong 5K Run & Walk events, supporting fundraising efforts.
• Regions BanksupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 April 2024Gold sponsor of SafeHouse Strong 5K Run & Walk events, supporting fundraising efforts.
• LhoistsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 April 2024Platinum sponsor of SafeHouse Strong 5K Run & Walk events, supporting fundraising efforts.
• Dunn ConstructionsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 April 2024Silver sponsor of SafeHouse Strong 5K Run & Walk events, supporting fundraising efforts.
• Long-Lewis FoundationsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 April 2024Platinum sponsor of SafeHouse Strong 5K Run & Walk events, supporting fundraising efforts.
• United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafeHouse is a designated United Way partner organization, receiving support through the United Way network and displaying the United Way logo on their website as a key organizational affiliation.
• Turning Point Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive Director Derek Osborn of Turning Point in Tuscaloosa, Alabama connected with SafeHouse at NNEDV Advocacy Days, representing Alabama's domestic violence service network.
• Bundles of Hope Diaper BanksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafeHouse staff volunteered with and conducted diaper drives to support families in need in the community.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SafeHouseShelby
• Facebookfacebook.com/SafeHouseShelby
• Instagraminstagram.com/safehouseshelbycounty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/safehouse-of-shelby-county-inc-

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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Investments

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