Ywca Of Central Virginia

What Ywca Of Central Virginia does

YWCA Central Virginia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 54-0506490) founded in 1912 and headquartered at 626 Church Street, Lynchburg, Virginia. It delivers a portfolio of interconnected social services for women, children, and families across seven counties and one city spanning 4,400 square miles and approximately 400,000 residents. Core programs include the Domestic Violence Prevention Program (with two VSDVAA-certified emergency shelters — Sadler House at 25 beds in Lynchburg and Frannie's House at 8 beds in Campbell County), the 24/7 Sexual Assault Response Program covering six localities, the Town Center Women's Residential Housing Program offering 35 furnished single rooms at $315-330/month, and the Children's Supervised Visitation Center providing monitored visits at $25-50/hour. Ancillary programs include a Racial and Social Justice initiative, a Financial Empowerment curriculum delivered with the Allstate Foundation, and Church Street Bridal, a fundraising boutique selling donated sample gowns from national bridal designers under $900.

The organization operates a hybrid revenue model combining government grants and contracts (VSDVAA-funded shelter operations), individual and corporate donations (United Way of Central Virginia partnership; corporate sponsors including Genworth, Allstate, Bank of the James, Centra Health, Pacific Life, BWXT), fee-for-service visitation, low-income housing rents, and bridal retail sales. Go-to-market is community- and referral-driven rather than commercial: clients enter through 24/7 crisis hotlines, court and attorney referrals, social service agency routing, and direct outreach. The organization holds a four-star Charity Navigator rating and GuideStar Gold Seal of Transparency, and is a local affiliate of YWCA USA, the national federation serving over 2 million women, girls, and families.

Leadership is provided by CEO Dr. Nancy Hubbard and Director of Finance Kimberlee Torres, with governance from a 12-member 2024-2025 Board of Directors chaired by President Dr. Beth Savage. The headcount band of 11-50 employees supports program delivery through paid staff supplemented by a structured volunteer and internship pipeline that includes a partnership with Liberty University's social work program. YWCA Central Virginia carries no proprietary technology platform, no public API, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities; all service delivery is conducted through physical facilities, telephone hotlines, and a Squarespace-hosted website.

Name

Ywca Of Central Virginia

Legal name

YWCA Central Virginia

Website

https://ywcacva.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YWCA Central Virginia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1912 in Lynchburg, Virginia, delivering domestic violence shelters, sexual assault crisis response, affordable women's housing, supervised child visitation, and racial justice programs across a 4,400-square-mile service area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services for Women and Families

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), 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 industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Domestic violence shelters
• Sexual assault services
• Affordable women's housing
• Supervised child visitation
• Community social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lynchburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations & Charitable Contributions: YWCA Central Virginia is a registered 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 54-0506490) that relies on monetary gifts from donors. Online donations can be one-time, monthly, or annual. Mail-in donations are also accepted.
2. Supervised Visitation Fees: The Children's Supervised Visitation Center charges $25 per hour for one noncustodial adult plus one monitor, and $50 per hour for visits with more than one noncustodial adult (two monitors).
3. Residential Housing Rent: Town Center Women's Housing Program charges monthly rent: small room $315/month, large room $330/month. Optional $15/month air conditioning fee May–October. $100 deposit required at move-in. Rent includes utilities and laundry access.
4. Church Street Bridal Retail Sales: Fundraising bridal boutique sells sample gowns and formal wear (wedding, bridesmaid, mother-of-bride, prom dresses) all under $900, with proceeds supporting YWCA programs.
5. Government Grants & Contracts: As a VSDVAA-certified shelter provider, YWCA receives government funding to operate domestic violence prevention shelters (Sadler House, Frannie's House) and the Sexual Assault Response Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

YWCA Central Virginia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization providing emergency domestic violence shelters (Sadler House and Frannie's House), a 24/7 Sexual Assault Response Program with crisis hotlines, affordable dormitory-style residential housing for low-income single women, supervised child visitation services for families in custody proceedings, racial and social justice advocacy, and a fundraising bridal boutique (Church Street Bridal). The organization serves Lynchburg and seven surrounding counties in Central Virginia.

Product overview

YWCA Central Virginia operates as a social services nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs serving women, children, and families in Central Virginia. The core offerings include the Domestic Violence Prevention Program (with Sadler House and Frannie's House emergency shelters) providing 24/7 crisis support, the Sexual Assault Response Program (SARP) offering 24/7 hotline and advocacy services, the Town Center Women's Residential Housing Program providing affordable dormitory-style housing for single women, and the Children's Supervised Visitation Center for family visitation during custody proceedings. Additional programs include the Racial and Social Justice Program for advocacy and education, Church Street Bridal (a fundraising bridal boutique generating revenue for mission activities), and volunteer, internship, and donation programs. The organization serves seven counties and one city across 4,400 square miles with a population of over 400,000.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Domestic Violence Prevention Program (DVPP): Program providing emergency shelter, caseworkers, support groups, parenting classes, court advocacy, and transportation for domestic violence survivors
• Sexual Assault Response Program (SARP)
• Town Center Women's Housing Program
• Children's Supervised Visitation Center
• Church Street Bridal

Products and services

• Domestic Violence Prevention Program (DVPP) Comprehensive domestic violence prevention program offering emergency shelter, case management, support groups, parenting classes, court advocacy, and transportation services for survivors of domestic violence and their children in Central Virginia.
• Sexual Assault Response Program (SARP) 24/7 sexual assault crisis intervention program providing free crisis support, advocacy, information, medical and reporting options, financial assistance, ongoing advocacy, community awareness education, and support groups for survivors of sexual assault and abuse.
• Town Center Women's Residential Housing Program Safe, affordable dormitory-style rental housing for single women 18+ on low-income, offering 35 furnished single bedrooms with utilities included, on-site community kitchen, food pantry, and smoke-free atmosphere.
• Children's Supervised Visitation Center Supervised visitation center providing safe, monitored, child-focused environment with security cameras and YW personnel for children to visit noncustodial guardians during separation, divorce, custody battles, neglect, or abuse cases.
• Church Street Bridal Fundraising bridal boutique selling new sample gowns from premium bridal shops, offering wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, mother's dresses, and prom dresses, all under $900, with proceeds supporting YWCA programs.
• Racial and Social Justice Program Intersectional program dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women through advocacy, education, and partnerships addressing gender equality, economic inequity, and racial disparities in healthcare, housing, employment, and education.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 children spend at least one night at the DV Prevention Center in one year; most stay 30 days.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YWCA USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYWCA Central Virginia is a local affiliate of YWCA USA, which is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. YWCA USA is one of the oldest and largest women's organizations in the nation, serving more than 2 million women, girls and their families. The local affiliate operates under the national mission and brand.
• Allstate FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with the Allstate Foundation brings financial empowerment tools to survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence, covering credit rebuilding, budgeting, resume building, career empowerment, and community resources.
• Bank of the JamesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBank of the James serves as the local signature sponsor for the Financial Empowerment program, partnering with YWCA to help domestic violence survivors achieve financial independence.
• United Way of Central VirginiacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerYWCA Central Virginia is listed as a partner agency of United Way of Central Virginia (UWCV). United Way logo is displayed on the website as a trusted community partner.
• Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance (VSDVAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVSDVAA provides certification for YWCA's domestic violence shelters Sadler House and Frannie's House. Certification ensures shelters meet Virginia state standards for emergency DV shelters.
• Kleinfeld (New York)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerKleinfeld Bridal donates sample gowns to Church Street Bridal fundraising boutique, with proceeds supporting YWCA Central Virginia's mission and programs.
• Celebration Bridal (Virginia)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCelebration Bridal donates sample gowns to Church Street Bridal fundraising boutique, supporting YWCA's mission.
• Church Street Bridal Donors (National Network of Bridal Boutiques)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNumerous bridal designers and full-service salons donate sample gowns to Church Street Bridal, including Alexandra Grecco, Amsale, Annalise Bridal, Bella Bridesmaids, Bluebird Bridal, Fabulous Frocks, Jenny Yoo, Lovely Bride, and others from across the country.
• Liberty UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiberty University social work students use class projects to make real impact in the community with YWCA, as reported via Liberty University's news outlet.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National anti-sexual-violence organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline and affiliate network. Operates in the same client population as YWCA's SARP program at national scale.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: Nationwide 24/7 crisis and referral resource for domestic violence survivors. Provides complementary national infrastructure that intersects with YWCA Central Virginia's DV hotline and shelter services.
• YWCA USA: National federation of more than 200 local YWCAs serving 2M+ women, girls, and families. Operates the broader advocacy, brand, and standards framework under which YWCA Central Virginia runs.
• Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance (VSDVAA): Statewide umbrella organization that provides the certification framework YWCA Central Virginia relies on for its DV shelters. Comparable statewide advocacy and capacity-building scope within Virginia.
• Volunteers of America (Virginia): National nonprofit operating housing, behavioral health, and family services including DV programs. Functions as a broad incumbent in the same human services space YWCA Central Virginia occupies.

Direct peers

• Turning Point (Salem, VA): Regional Virginia nonprofit providing shelter, crisis response, and advocacy for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Comparable regional DV/SA provider in the same state.
• Doorways for Women and Families (Virginia): Virginia-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, housing, and services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Northern Virginia. Directly comparable shelter-and-services delivery model within the same state regulatory framework.
• YWCA Richmond: Virginia-based YWCA affiliate operating DV shelter, housing, and women's empowerment programs in the Richmond area. Same YWCA USA federation, overlapping mission and program mix — the closest comparable peer to YWCA Central Virginia.

Others

• Catholic Charities of Virginia: Virginia-wide faith-based social services network providing housing, refugee resettlement, and family support. Not a direct DV/SA shelter competitor but operates in adjacent social-services space and competes for state contracts.

Regional players

• The Salvation Army of Greater Lynchburg: Local Salvation Army chapter providing emergency housing, food assistance, and crisis services in the same Lynchburg/Central Virginia geography. Competes for similar donor dollars and serves overlapping at-risk populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/ywcaofcentralva
• Facebookfacebook.com/lynchburgywca
• Instagraminstagram.com/ywcaofcentralva
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ywca-of-central-virginia

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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