Safe of Schenectady

What Safe of Schenectady does

Safe Inc. of Schenectady is a community-based nonprofit organization, founded in 1985 as Project Safe in response to youth sexual exploitation and trafficking in Schenectady, New York. The organization provides free shelter, outreach, counseling, and case management services to runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth, and operates the Delores Edmonds McIntosh House — the only New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)-certified emergency youth shelter in Schenectady County, a 12-bed residential program serving youth aged 16-20 (with limited space for 14- and 15-year-olds in special circumstances) for stays up to 30 days. Since inception, the organization has served over 8,195 youth with a reported recidivism rate below 25%. Program offerings include a 24/7 crisis hotline and text line, evening and weekend Street Outreach in Schenectady, the Life Skills Program for young adults aged 18-35, and the Anti-Trafficking Program funded by the OTDA Response to Human Trafficking grant covering seven Capital Region counties (Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington).

Name

Safe of Schenectady

Legal name

Safe Inc. of Schenectady

Website

https://safeincofschenectady.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Safe Inc. of Schenectady is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1985, operating Schenectady County's only OCFS-certified emergency youth shelter and offering street outreach, case management, and anti-trafficking services to homeless and at-risk youth across seven New York counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Homeless and Anti-Trafficking Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Child and Youth Services (624110), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Safeguarding) (BPADAHAF)

Keywords

• Youth homeless shelter
• Anti-trafficking services
• Street outreach programs
• Case management services
• Crisis intervention support

Headquarters

HQ city

Schenectady

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual and corporate donations through online platforms (NetGiver, Donor Perfect, PayPal) and Amazon Wishlist contributions.
2. Foundation Grants: Funding from foundations including The Schenectady Foundation, The Carlilian Foundation, and others supporting homeless youth programs.
3. Government Grants: Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) Response to Human Trafficking grant for intensive case management services. Additional funding from NY State Office of Children and Family Services, US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
4. Fundraising Events: Annual Garden Party fundraiser celebrating organizational milestones (40th Ruby Anniversary in 2025).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Safe Inc. of Schenectady provides free emergency shelter, street outreach, counseling, case management, and anti-trafficking services to homeless, at-risk, and exploited youth (ages 12–35) in Schenectady County and the broader New York Capital Region. Its core residential offering is the McIntosh House, the only New York State OCFS-certified emergency youth shelter in Schenectady County, complemented by Project Safe's Street Outreach, Life Skills, and Anti-Trafficking programs.

Product overview

Safe Inc. of Schenectady is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected youth homeless shelter and anti-trafficking programs. The core offerings include the Delores Edmonds McIntosh House (emergency certified youth shelter for ages 16-20) and Project Safe, which encompasses three non-residential programs: the Street Outreach Program (for ages 12-21), the Life Skills Program (for ages 18-35), and the Anti-Trafficking Program (serving seven counties). These programs work together through a holistic approach combining crisis intervention, prevention, case management, and counseling to combat youth homelessness and exploitation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Delores Edmonds McIntosh House (McIntosh House) Emergency Youth Shelter The only certified emergency youth shelter in Schenectady County, providing a 30-day residential program for runaway, homeless, and sexually exploited youth ages 16–20 (with limited space for 14- and 15-year-olds in special circumstances), including teen parents with infants or toddlers. Certified by NYS OCFS to provide residential services for 12 youth.
• Project Safe - Street Outreach Program (SOP) Non-residential street-based services targeting runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth ages 12–21, utilizing a trauma-centered approach to engage youth on the streets of Schenectady and connect them with resources, counseling, job readiness, housing assistance, and education.
• Project Safe - Life Skills Program Program for currently homeless young adults aged 18–35 that delivers advocacy and supportive services, including life skills training, housing advocacy, income increase support, and educational and vocational enrollment assistance, to help participants obtain and maintain safe, stable, affordable, permanent housing.
• Project Safe - Anti-Trafficking Program Provides intensive case management and referral services to trafficked persons of all ages across seven counties (Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington), funded by the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) Response to Human Trafficking grant, along with community education and training to identify and respond to trafficking.
• 24/7 Crisis Intervention Hotline and Text Line Provides 24/7/365 crisis access for in-crisis youth ages 16–20 in the City of Schenectady, offering emergency shelter and safe, stable housing support via call or text to (518) 374-5178, with up to 30 days of shelter placement.
• Case Management and Counseling Services Community-based case management, counseling, and supportive services including individual and/or family counseling, peer support groups, medical services referrals, drug and alcohol counseling referrals, GED and school enrollment referrals, vocational training referrals, and job placement referrals for program participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 8,195 youth served since 1985 with less than 25% recidivism rate
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Network for YouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational advocacy organization for runaway and homeless youth. Provides training, technical assistance, and resources to support Safe Inc.'s programs and policy efforts.
• SUNY Schenectady County Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership providing resources and pathways for homeless youth.
• FBIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for anti-trafficking efforts and law enforcement coordination.
• Runaway and Homeless Youth Training and Technical Assistance Center (RHYTTAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational training and technical assistance provider for runaway and homeless youth programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Safe Horizon: New York City's largest victim-services nonprofit, providing shelter, counseling, and case management for survivors of domestic violence, trafficking, and homelessness. Closest peer for Safe Inc.'s Anti-Trafficking Program in scope and population served.
• Center for Youth Services: Rochester, NY-based nonprofit offering runaway and homeless youth shelter, street outreach, counseling, and education services across the Finger Lakes region. Directly comparable in service mix (emergency shelter + outreach + case management) for at-risk adolescents.
• Maryhaven Center of Hope: Long Island-based nonprofit providing residential, mental health, and social services for at-risk youth and families. Comparable as a multi-program New York State OCFS-licensed youth services organization with shelter and case management.
• Covenant House: Largest privately-funded network of youth shelters in the Americas, providing emergency shelter, street outreach, and supportive services to homeless and trafficked youth ages 16-24. Closest scale-comparable operator of an integrated youth homelessness + anti-trafficking continuum across multiple U.S. cities.
• Equinox Inc. Albany-based nonprofit providing supportive housing, runaway and homeless youth programs, and case management across the Capital Region. Strongest local direct peer — operates a similar youth housing + street outreach + case management model within Safe Inc.'s core service geography.
• Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth: New York State-licensed nonprofit serving at-risk youth through residential programs, foster care, and community-based services across upstate NY. Directly comparable as a multi-program, NYS OCFS-credentialed youth services provider with both residential and non-residential components.

Regional players

• YWCA Northeastern NY: Regional YWCA affiliate serving the Capital Region with domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and homelessness services. Overlaps with Safe Inc. on trafficking response and serves a complementary female adult/youth population.
• Boys & Girls Club of Schenectady: Local youth development nonprofit serving Schenectady youth with after-school, teen, and prevention programs. Adjacent rather than competing — provides upstream prevention while Safe Inc. handles crisis shelter and trafficking response.

Others

• National Network for Youth: National advocacy and capacity-building organization for runaway and homeless youth service providers. Listed as a core strategic partner of Safe Inc. and a benchmark for federal policy alignment, training infrastructure, and sector-wide benchmarking.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities of Schenectady: Diocesan social services network providing a broad portfolio (housing, refugee resettlement, family services, mental health) across the same Capital Region geography. Comparable as a community-based social services incumbent, though with much broader and less youth-specialized programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/SafeSchenectady
• Facebookfacebook.com/SafeSchenectady
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/safe-inc-of-schenectady
• Instagraminstagram.com/safeincofschenectady

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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