YWCA ENID

What YWCA ENID does

YWCA Enid is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1920 and headquartered at 525 S Quincy St, Enid, Oklahoma, that provides crisis intervention and survivor support services across Garfield County. It is the only Attorney General certified provider of crisis services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in the county, and operates the area's only Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program for survivors aged 16 and older. Core programs include a 24/7 multi-channel crisis hotline (call, text, online chat), a Crisis Center Shelter with approximately 30-day stays, free licensed counseling, court advocacy for protective orders, and an embedded Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma attorney covering family, housing, employment, and bankruptcy matters. Adjunct programs include My Sister's Closet (free clothing and household items), Project Cinderella (free formal attire for youth), Hope Baskets and Blessing Box (household and community assistance), SARA volunteer response, school-based youth prevention programming, and the Woman of the Year recognition and Purses with Purpose fundraising event.

The organization's business model is donation- and grant-driven philanthropy rather than fee-for-service: all crisis services are provided free to survivors, and revenue is composed of individual donations, corporate and community partnerships (including Park Avenue Thrift, Rotary Club of Enid, Settlers Brewing Co., and Vance Spouses' Club), and grants from foundations such as Cherokee Strip Community Foundation and United Way of Northwest Oklahoma (whose 2024-25 campaign exceeded $1 million). Customer reach is stated at over 3,000 women, men, children, and families served annually, with reported outcome metrics of 92% of shelter exits feeling confident about independent living, 89% reporting positive coping, and 77% transitioning to permanent or safe housing. Headcount is between 11 and 50 employees; technology is not a focus and the service stack is human-delivered.

Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: outreach occurs through school presentations, civic and church group sessions, community event booths, partnerships with Enid News & Eagle, Woodward News, KOFM radio, and Enid Buzz, and active Facebook (@ywcaenid) and email newsletter channels. Distribution of services is direct — crisis hotline, in-shelter delivery, on-site programs, and community outreach — across a single-county geographic footprint with no disclosed expansion beyond Garfield County. Governance is local through an independent Board of Directors under YWCA USA affiliation; Executive Director Courtney Dennis (announced to step down effective May 2026) also serves as City Commissioner for Ward 6.

Name

YWCA ENID

Legal name

YWCA Enid

Website

https://ywcaenid.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YWCA Enid is a 1920-founded Enid, Oklahoma nonprofit providing free 24/7 crisis intervention, shelter, SANE exams, counseling, and court advocacy to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking across Garfield County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Crisis intervention services
• Domestic violence shelter
• Sexual assault advocacy
• Victim counseling services
• Forensic nurse examinations

Headquarters

HQ city

Enid

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute funds to support YWCA's life-saving services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
2. Corporate and Community Partnerships: Local businesses and organizations sponsor events and provide ongoing financial support, including Park Avenue Thrift, Rotary Club, Settlers Brewing Co., and others.
3. Grants and Foundations: YWCA receives grant funding from organizations including Cherokee Strip Community Foundation for specific programs and initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

YWCA Enid provides free crisis intervention services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in Garfield County, Oklahoma. Core offerings include a 24/7 crisis hotline, emergency shelter (Crisis Center), SANE forensic exams, licensed counseling, and court advocacy, supplemented by material assistance programs such as My Sister's Closet and Project Cinderella. All services are provided free of charge to survivors.

Product overview

YWCA Enid is a social services organization offering a unified suite of survivor services centered on crisis intervention for domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The core programs include the Crisis Center Shelter providing emergency housing, the SANE Program offering forensic medical exams, Counseling Services with licensed professional counselors, and Court Advocacy for legal matters. These are supported by material assistance programs including My Sister's Closet (clothing and household items), Project Cinderella (formal attire for youth), Youth Programs (prevention education), Community Outreach, Blessing Box, Hope Baskets, and a SARA Volunteer Program. The organization also partners with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma for on-site legal representation. Supplementary programs include a 24/7 Crisis Hotline available by call, text, or chat, and fundraising events such as Purses with Purpose and the annual Woman of the Year recognition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Project Cinderella: Provides free formal attire and accessories for school and formal events for young girls and women in the community.
• My Sister's Closet
• SANE Program
• Purses with Purpose

Products and services

• Crisis Center Shelter Emergency shelter serving as a safe haven for individuals and their dependent children who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, providing access to food, clothing, and personal care items. Average length of stay is generally 30 days with possible extensions.
• SANE Program Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program providing confidential forensic exams and advocacy on-site 24/7 for victims of rape, sexual assault, domestic violence, and strangulation. The only SANE program in the area for survivors aged 16 and older.
• Counseling Services Licensed professional counselors providing non-judgmental support and healthy coping strategies through both group and individual counseling for survivors of traumatic events.
• Court Advocacy Advocates providing assistance for Emergency Protective Orders, Crime Victims' Rights education, and resources for legal matters, available to accompany victims to court hearings with emotional support.
• Crisis Hotline 24/7 crisis hotline available by calling, texting (580) 234-7644, toll-free 1-800-966-7644, or via online chat for immediate support, safety planning, and resource referrals for domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking victims.
• My Sister's Closet On-site store providing seasonally appropriate clothing and necessary household items free of charge to individuals in need, including men, through scheduled shopping appointments.
• Project Cinderella Program providing free formal attire and accessories for school and formal events to young girls and women, empowering them to attend special occasions with confidence and style.
• Youth Programs Area youth empowerment through prevention programming including school presentations on tough subjects, modified for age and gender appropriateness, from Elementary to High School levels.
• Community Outreach Educational presentations on current social issues, YWCA services, and ways the community can support the organization at various community events, civic groups, and church groups.
• Hope Baskets Household necessity options provided to Crisis Center clients transitioning into new homes after leaving shelter, including cleaning supplies, personal hygiene products, bedding, and kitchen essentials.
• Legal Aid Services Partnership Partnership with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma housing a full-time attorney on-site to provide legal services for domestic violence and sexual assault victims including separation/divorce, employment, housing, protective orders, child custody, and bankruptcy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of survivors felt confident leaving shelter and living independently
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerYWCA Enid partners with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma to house a full-time attorney on-site. The attorney helps victims with legal services including separation/divorce, employment, financial and housing issues, protective orders, child custody, and bankruptcy filing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• RAINN: National anti-sexual-violence organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Comparable in mission (sexual assault response) but operates at national scale rather than local shelter delivery.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 hotline for domestic violence survivors. Overlaps with YWCA Enid's crisis hotline function and is a referral partner for cases outside Garfield County.
• YWCA USA: National umbrella organization for the YWCA network. YWCA Enid is affiliated with YWCA USA, and the national body sets mission standards, advocacy positions, and brand that shape local operations.

Direct peers

• YWCA Oklahoma City: Affiliated YWCA in Oklahoma providing domestic violence and sexual assault services in Oklahoma County. Operates a similar shelter-plus-advocacy model under the same YWCA USA umbrella, making it the closest functional peer within the state.
• YWCA Tulsa: Oklahoma-based YWCA affiliate offering domestic violence, sexual assault response, and advocacy services. Same national affiliation, same service categories, and same state regulatory context as YWCA Enid.
• Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS): Tulsa-based nonprofit providing domestic violence and sexual assault crisis intervention, shelter, and advocacy. Direct competitor in the same state offering the same core crisis-services stack.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/YWCAEnid
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ywcaenid

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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