What Ywca Of Eastern Union County, Inc. does

YWCA Union County is a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their families. The organization offers a 24-hour domestic violence hotline, emergency shelter, transitional and supportive housing, counseling, and case management. It operates programs such as Peace: A Learned Solution (PALS) for children exposed to trauma and the Skills Training and Empowerment Program for workforce development. YWCA Union County provides court advocacy, a Family Justice Center, crisis response teams, and legal representation to help survivors navigate legal and social service systems. The organization also delivers community and professional education, including Domestic Violence 101, a 40-hour domestic violence training, and tailored presentations for community groups. It expands support through confidential sexual violence advocacy services, safety planning, and referrals to community resources.

Name

Ywca Of Eastern Union County, Inc.

Legal name

Ywca Of Eastern Union County, Inc.

Website

https://www.ywcaunioncounty.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YWCA Union County provides domestic violence intervention, housing, advocacy, counseling, and education services for survivors and families.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services — Domestic Violence Intervention and Advocacy

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Victim Services & Witness Assistance (Justice System) (BPAIAFAJ), Reentry & Justice-Involved Support Services (BPAGAEAN)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Sexual violence advocacy
• Crisis intervention
• Emergency shelter housing
• Trauma-informed counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Elizabeth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization solicits monetary donations from individuals via its website (PayPal, Venmo) and through fundraising events such as the annual gala, raffle nights, and Champions for Family Justice. These donations support emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and prevention programs.
2. Corporate & In-Kind Donations: Local businesses and organizations provide in-kind contributions (clothing, toiletries, household items, gift cards, children's supplies) and monetary sponsorships for events. Corporate sponsors are listed at various tiers (Family Justice Champions, Advocates, Friends) for specific events.
3. Government & Foundation Grants: As a domestic violence services agency operating within Union County's public systems, the organization receives public funding and likely grants from government and private foundations to sustain its shelter, hotline, counseling, court advocacy, and training programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

YWCA Union County provides free, bilingual (English-Spanish) crisis intervention and support services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence in Union County, New Jersey. Its core offerings include a 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter and supportive housing, crisis response teams, counseling, case management, court advocacy, children's creative arts therapy, workforce development, and professional training, all delivered through direct service and the Union County Family Justice Center.

Product overview

YWCA Union County operates as a social services non-profit organization offering a comprehensive suite of domestic violence support programs and services. The organization provides crisis intervention through its 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter and residential programs, and supportive housing. Core service programs include the Crisis Response Team (CRT), Confidential Sexual Violence Advocacy (CSVA), Community Support Services with counseling and case management, Court Advocacy, the PALS program for children affected by domestic violence, and the Skills Training and Empowerment Program (STEP) for workforce development. Services are delivered through multiple channels including the Union County Family Justice Center, with professional education and training programs for community members and professionals.

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Products and services

• 24 Hour Domestic Violence Hotline 24-hour bilingual (English-Spanish) crisis hotline providing crisis counseling, resource and referral information, safety planning, and shelter assessment intake for domestic violence survivors in Union County, NJ.
• Emergency Shelter & Residential Programs Emergency shelter services and supportive housing providing apartments for survivors and their children, offering case management, life skills training, and emotional support.
• Crisis Response Team (CRT) Volunteer-based emergency response team providing on-site crisis support and information to domestic violence victims at police stations at the time of an arrest, available 24 hours across Union County municipalities.
• Confidential Sexual Violence Advocacy (CSVA) Survivor-centered, trauma-informed advocacy services for sexual violence survivors including 24/7 hospital and police response, emotional support during forensic exams, law enforcement interview accompaniment, safety planning, reporting options counseling, and connection to long-term support services.
• Community Support Services Individual and group counseling services for domestic violence survivors, case management for self-sufficiency, including crisis intervention and ongoing support, available in English and Spanish.
• PALS (Peace: A Learned Solution) Creative arts therapy and counseling program for children ages 3-17 who have witnessed domestic violence, offering art, music, movement, drama, and play therapy modalities. Includes case management and counseling for the non-offending parent or guardian.
• Skills Training and Empowerment Program (STEP) Workforce development program for domestic violence survivors providing individual coaching, financial management workshops, and computer lab access with resume and cover letter creation tools.
• Union County Family Justice Center Multi-agency collaborative center providing co-located services including court advocacy, safety planning, and resources for domestic violence survivors at a single location in the rear of the Union County Family Courthouse, Elizabeth, NJ. Walk-in access Monday-Friday 9AM-3PM.
• Domestic Violence Liaison Liaison services between YWCA and Union County Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) providing advocacy and support for DCP&P clients who are victims of domestic violence.
• Community & Professional Education Training programs including the 40-hour domestic violence training offered four times per year, community presentations at schools and community groups, and Domestic Violence 101 courses for professionals and prospective volunteers.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Union County Prosecutor's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA joint collaborative partner in the Union County Family Justice Center, opened September 2017. The FJC is located in the rear of the Family Courthouse. YWCA programs including court advocacy are operated out of the Family Justice Center in partnership with the Prosecutor's Office.
• County of UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint collaborative partner with the County of Union and the Union County Prosecutor's Office in establishing and operating the Union County Family Justice Center.
• Union County Local Police DepartmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2001, YWCA has partnered with police departments across multiple Union County communities to deploy Domestic Violence Response Teams (now called Crisis Response Teams since 2015). CRT volunteers respond on-site at police stations at the time of an arrest, providing victims with crisis support and information.
• Union County Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYWCA provides a Domestic Violence Liaison between the agency and DCP&P offices to provide advocacy and support to DCP&P clients who are victims of domestic violence.
• Resnick (Family Justice Champion Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor at the Family Justice Champion level for the Champions for Family Justice 2026 event.
• Elberon (Family Justice Champion Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor at the Family Justice Champion level for the Champions for Family Justice 2026 event.
• PSEG (Family Justice Advocate Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor at the Family Justice Advocate level for the Champions for Family Justice 2026 event.
• Northfield BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor (Family Justice Friend level) for the Champions for Family Justice 2026 event.
• Peapack Gladstone BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor (Family Justice Friend level) for the Champions for Family Justice 2026 event.
• Bayway RefineryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor (Family Justice Friend level) for the Champions for Family Justice 2026 event.
• Union County Savings BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor (Family Justice Friend level) for the Champions for Family Justice 2026 event. Additionally, Salvatore Galati from Union County Savings Bank serves on the Board of Directors.
• London JewelersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind donor to YWCA Union County, providing jewelry and luxury goods donations.
• NAACP / Urban LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical partnership: YWCA Elizabeth worked with the NAACP locally to form the Urban League. This is a legacy partnership from the organization's early history.
• United Way of Northern New JerseyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYWCA Elizabeth established the Community Chest, which later became United Way. Catherine Felegi, Secretary of the YWCA Board, is affiliated with United Way of Northern New Jersey. The organization maintains a historical connection to United Way.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• YWCA of Central New Jersey: A nearby YWCA affiliate operating DV shelters, counseling, sexual assault support, and racial justice programs across Middlesex and Somerset counties. Closest comparable in service mix, governance model (independent YWCA nonprofit), and scale to YWCA Union County.
• Center for Hope and Safety: Bergen County, NJ domestic violence shelter and counseling agency providing emergency shelter, counseling, court advocacy, and community education. Closest direct service-by-service comparable operating within the same NJ regulatory environment.
• 180 Turning Lives Around: Monmouth County, NJ nonprofit providing DV shelter, sexual violence services, human trafficking support, and youth prevention programs. Operates a 24/7 hotline and counseling program nearly identical to YWCA UC's service stack.
• JBWS (Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services – Northern NJ): NJ-based DV services agency offering emergency shelter, counseling, court advocacy, and community education with similar trauma-informed service model. Direct comparable for shelter + counseling + advocacy continuum.
• Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV): Essex County, NJ DV services provider offering shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy. Direct comparable for NJ urban-county DV service delivery and court advocacy integration.

Regional players

• YWCA of Northern New Jersey: Regional YWCA affiliate serving DV and sexual violence survivors across multiple NJ counties. Same organizational lineage and service categories but a larger multi-county footprint; useful for benchmarking regionalization and program depth.

Broad incumbents

• YWCA USA: National umbrella organization for the YWCA network. Comparable as the brand parent and advocacy body; not a direct service competitor but sets national programming standards and provides a network-level benchmark.
• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): National advocacy and policy umbrella for DV service providers. Comparable as the federal funding advocacy voice and policy environment shaper for the entire DV nonprofit sector.
• Prevent Child Abuse America: National nonprofit focused on child abuse prevention, including programs for children exposed to violence — directly comparable to YWCA UC's PALS program for child witnesses of DV.

Emerging players

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 DV hotline and referral resource. Comparable to YWCA UC's 24-hour hotline and resource referral function, operating at national scale with overlapping survivor-facing intake services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/YWCAUnionCounty
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Profiles22 records

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