What MARYS House does

MARYS House is a privately held 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered with the South Carolina Secretary of State, headquartered in Pickens, South Carolina, and operating a confidential physical shelter in the Upstate region. Its core business is the provision of free, faith-based emergency shelter and support services to victims of domestic violence and their children, including food, clothing, personal hygiene items, counseling, advocacy, case management, and referrals. A 24/7 crisis hotline (864.859.9191) functions as the primary intake channel, and the organization explicitly does not accept government grants, COVID-related funding, or special interest group funding.

The organization operates a sub-brand called MARYS Hope, a transitional program designed to help former shelter residents regain independence through education, employment assistance, budgeting skills, socialization skills, workshops, support groups, and Bible studies. MARYS House also differentiates through pet-friendly shelter accommodations that allow victims to leave abusive situations without abandoning their pets. Technology footprint is minimal: a GoDaddy-hosted public website (maryshouse.com), a PayPal donation integration, and a Facebook community group constitute the disclosed digital surface; no proprietary technology systems, APIs, or AI capabilities are referenced.

The business model is donation-driven rather than transactional. Revenue consists entirely of charitable contributions from individuals, businesses, faith communities, foundations, and civic groups. Distribution is direct and regional: emergency shelter, the Hope transitional program, and the hotline are delivered within Pickens County and the broader Upstate South Carolina area. A volunteer Board of Directors and recurring faith-community partners (Rock Springs Church, Newspring, Calvary Hill, Mt. Pisgah Academy) form the operational backbone, supplemented by annual fundraising events such as Faith Over Fear (May), a Silent Auction (October), and a Holiday Assistance Program (December).

Name

MARYS House

Legal name

MARYS House

Website

https://maryshouse.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

MARYS House is a faith-based 501(c)(3) non-profit in Pickens, South Carolina providing free emergency shelter, a Hope transitional program, and a 24/7 crisis hotline to domestic violence victims and their children across Pickens County and Upstate South Carolina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Shelter and Support Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Domestic violence shelter
• Faith based nonprofit
• Emergency housing services
• Victim advocacy support
• Transitional housing program

Headquarters

HQ city

Pickens

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: MARYS House relies on donations from individuals, businesses, faith communities, foundations, and civic groups to sustain and improve programs and services. As a 501(c)(3) organization, all contributions are tax-deductible.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MARYS House operates a faith-based emergency shelter and transitional housing program for victims of domestic violence and their children in Pickens County and the Upstate of South Carolina. Services are delivered free of charge and include safe shelter, food, clothing, personal hygiene items, individual and group counseling, case management, advocacy, and referrals. The organization also runs the MARYS Hope transitional program, which helps former shelter residents build self-esteem and life skills through education, employment assistance, budgeting training, workshops, support groups, and Bible studies. A distinguishing feature is the pet-friendly shelter policy, which allows victims to bring their pets when fleeing abuse.

Product overview

MARYS House is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing a comprehensive suite of services for domestic violence victims. The organization operates emergency shelter services, a transitional Hope program for independence, volunteer coordination, and pet-friendly accommodations. All services are provided free of charge to victims and their children in Pickens County and the Upstate of South Carolina.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MARYS Hope: A transitional program to assist victims of domestic violence in regaining independence, helping start a new life with self-confidence, free from abuse. Hope assists individuals in building self-esteem with education and employment assistance, teaches budgeting and socialization skills, and offers workshops, support groups, and Bible studies.

Products and services

• Emergency Shelter Services Free emergency safe shelter for individuals and families escaping domestic violence, providing food, clothing, personal hygiene items, counseling, resources, and referrals in a confidential location in Pickens County, South Carolina.
• Hope Services (Transitional Program) Transitional program that assists former shelter residents in regaining independence and starting a new life free from abuse, including self-esteem building, education and employment assistance, budgeting and socialization skills, workshops, support groups, and Bible studies.
• Pet-Friendly Shelter Accommodations Emergency shelter accommodations that allow victims of domestic violence to bring their pets with them when fleeing abusive situations, removing the barrier of having to abandon animals.
• 24/7 Crisis Hotline Round-the-clock telephone hotline (864.859.9191) providing immediate crisis response, shelter placement, and referrals for domestic violence victims in need of assistance.
• Educational Resources on Domestic Violence Information and definitions about types of domestic abuse, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and economic abuse, to help victims understand and recognize abuse.
• Volunteer Coordination Program Coordination of individual volunteers and volunteer groups (including faith communities and educational institutions) to support shelter operations, painting and repairs, food and supply drives, and Board of Directors service.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Newspring - Powedersville CampusminorOthersChurch partner that supports MARYS House through volunteer services and donations. Listed as a location for volunteer opportunities and community engagement.
• Rock Springs Church (Easley, SC)coreOthersRegular pantry donors and volunteers who have painted parts of MARYS House administration building. Consistent community partner providing ongoing support.
• Calvary HillminorOthersVolunteer group that has contributed to MARYS House operations and programs.
• Mt. Pisgah AcademyminorOthersStudent volunteers who painted and made repairs both inside and outside at the shelter facility.
• Samantha DavisminorOthersIndividual who dedicated a week of profits from her business to donate to MARYS House, supporting the organization's mission.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The National Domestic Violence Hotline: Operates the leading 24/7 national DV crisis hotline and referral network. Directly comparable to MARYS House's crisis-line service and referral function, though operating nationally rather than regionally.
• Harbor House of Central Florida: Regional DV shelter and services provider in Central Florida offering emergency shelter, counseling, advocacy, and transitional housing. Closely comparable single-region operational footprint and service mix.
• Women's Shelter of Long Beach: Regional emergency shelter and support services organization for survivors of domestic violence, including pet-friendly accommodations. Closely comparable in size, service model, and pet-friendly positioning.
• Safe Alliance: Central Texas nonprofit offering emergency shelter, housing, counseling, and advocacy for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Closely comparable in mission, service breadth (shelter + transitional + advocacy), and mid-sized nonprofit scale.
• House of Ruth (Washington, DC): Regional DV nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling, and advocacy. Comparable in service scope and mid-sized nonprofit structure, though operating in an urban/suburban market rather than rural Upstate SC.

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army: Faith-based international nonprofit that operates domestic violence shelters, transitional housing, and emergency social services. Comparable faith-based positioning and emergency shelter offering, but at vastly larger scale across many geographies.
• YWCA: National nonprofit operating domestic violence shelters, hotlines, and support services across many U.S. cities. Comparable in mission and service mix (emergency shelter, counseling, advocacy), but operates at substantially greater scale and with broader geographic reach.
• Safe Horizon: One of the largest U.S. providers of domestic violence shelter, hotline, counseling, and case-management services. Directly comparable service portfolio (emergency shelter, 24/7 hotline, advocacy), with significantly larger scale and New York-centric geographic concentration.
• Catholic Charities USA: Faith-based nonprofit network providing domestic violence services, emergency shelter, transitional housing, and case management through local agencies. Comparable faith-based service mix and shelter model.

Regional players

• Upstate South Carolina domestic violence service providers: Other regional DV shelters and crisis-line operators serving overlapping Upstate South Carolina counties (e.g., Safe Harbor, Julie Valentine Center, or similar Greenville-area providers). Directly comparable in regional mission, shelter model, and donor base, though no single dominant peer is identifiable from public data.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/222386447852710

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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