The Dwelling Place of Minnesota

What The Dwelling Place of Minnesota does

The Dwelling Place of Minnesota is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1982 and headquartered in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, providing Christ-centered transitional housing and supportive services to women and children escaping domestic abuse. Its core offering is a two-year extended-stay residential program — explicitly positioned as not an emergency shelter — that begins with a 30-Day Introductory Program and progresses through a class-based curriculum with one-on-one case management. The program is anchored by The Haven, a safe house whose locations are kept confidential for security reasons, and is complemented by a Children's & Family Program, individualized support services, life skills training, and a Life After The Dwelling Place alumni support pathway.

The organization is funded entirely through charitable contributions, donated goods, and events — no fees are charged to residents. Distribution is direct-to-beneficiary via phone hotline, secure online program interest forms, and in-person intake assessments, with a Church Partners network providing referrals, volunteers, and donor support. The operating geography is limited to the State of Minnesota, and the organization holds ECFA accreditation, a Platinum Candid (formerly GuideStar) Seal, and a 4-star Charity Navigator rating. It carries no proprietary technology, no AI capabilities, no disclosed headcount, and no publicly reported revenue, and operates without a parent company, subsidiaries, or institutional investors.

Name

The Dwelling Place of Minnesota

Legal name

The Dwelling Place

Website

https://thedwellingplacemn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Dwelling Place of Minnesota is a 1982-founded Christ-centered nonprofit operating a two-year transitional housing program for women and children escaping domestic abuse in Minnesota, funded by donations and a church partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services for Domestic Abuse Survivors

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Senior & Transitional Monthly Housing (THAMAFAJ)

Keywords

• Transitional housing services
• Domestic abuse support
• Nonprofit social services
• Residential recovery program
• Trauma-informed care

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: The organization operates as a non-profit receiving charitable contributions from individuals, churches, and community supporters. Services are provided free of charge to residents of the transitional housing program.
2. Donated Items: Accepts donations of needed items for residents. The 'Needed Items' program allows donors to contribute physical goods needed by survivors in the program.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Dwelling Place of Minnesota provides safe transitional housing and Christ-centered supportive services to women and children who have experienced domestic abuse through a two-year extended-stay residential program. Core services include the Women's Residential Program, Children's & Family Program, individualized case management, life-skills and spiritual development curriculum, the 30-Day Introductory Program, and post-program life-after support. The Haven provides the physical safe house accommodation and the Rebuilding Dreams Project helps residents plan for long-term independence.

Product overview

The Dwelling Place of Minnesota is a nonprofit organization offering a single, integrated residential program for domestic abuse survivors. The core offering is a two-year extended-stay program featuring safe transitional housing, the Children's & Family Program, and Individualized Support Services. Residents begin with a 30-Day Introductory Program before progressing through a class-based curriculum. The organization also provides ancillary services including the Escape Plan Tool, Domestic Abuse Education resources, Help Hotlines, and Local Resources directory. The Haven provides the physical safe house accommodation, while the Rebuilding Dreams Project helps residents prepare for independence. Church Partners and Domestic Violence 101 Training extend the organization's community education mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Haven: A component of The Dwelling Place's programs mentioned under Get Involved section
• Rebuilding Dreams Project
• The Dwelling Place Gala
• Women's Gathering

Products and services

• Women's Residential Program
• Children's & Family Program
• Individualized Support Services Personalized supportive services tailored to each resident's unique needs, including one-on-one case management, life skills training, assistance finding permanent housing and employment, and spiritual development opportunities.
• The Haven (Safe House) Safe house accommodation providing physical transitional housing for residents in the program. Safe house locations are not publicly disclosed for security reasons.
• 30-Day Introductory Program
• Rebuilding Dreams Project Program helping residents set and achieve personal goals for their future independence and self-sufficiency, supporting the transition out of the residential program.
• Domestic Violence 101 Training Training program educating community members, volunteers, and church partners about domestic violence awareness, recognition, and response.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Church PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of church partners that support the organization through referrals of potential residents, volunteer engagement, donations, and prayer support. Churches serve as community ambassadors helping women find their way to The Dwelling Place.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 crisis resource and referral service for domestic violence survivors. Adjacent ecosystem participant that often serves as an upstream referral source into local shelter providers like The Dwelling Place.
• National Network to End Domestic Violence: National social-change organization that supports local DV programs through policy, training, and resources. Adjacent ecosystem participant that shapes the funding and policy environment for organizations like The Dwelling Place.

Direct peers

• Casa de Esperanza: Minnesota-based nonprofit operating a domestic violence shelter and providing bilingual support to Latino families and other communities. Directly comparable residential and case management services model.
• Domestic Abuse Project: Minnesota nonprofit providing domestic abuse intervention, prevention, and survivor support services. Directly comparable in geography, mission, and target population to The Dwelling Place.
• Breaking Free: St. Paul, Minnesota-based organization serving survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation through housing, case management, and education. Comparable in residential services model and Minnesota footprint.
• Sojourner Project: Minnesota-based organization providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and advocacy for domestic violence survivors. Comparable in service model, target population, and Minnesota operating geography.
• Tubman: Minnesota-based nonprofit offering housing, safety, and supportive services for people experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and other forms of violence. Closest geographic and mission peer to The Dwelling Place.

Broad incumbents

• YWCA Minneapolis: Established Minnesota organization providing domestic violence services, housing, and youth programming as part of a broader mission portfolio. Comparable in DV service offerings but operates at significantly larger scale with multiple programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dwellingplacemn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dwellingplacemn

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Investors

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M&A

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