CRIME VICTIMS COUNCIL OF LEHIGH VALLEY INC

What CRIME VICTIMS COUNCIL OF LEHIGH VALLEY INC does

Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley Inc (CVC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit victim advocacy organization founded in 1973 and headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, with a secondary office in Bethlehem. CVC provides comprehensive, trauma-informed services to survivors of crime, their families, and loved ones across Northampton and Lehigh Counties. Its core service offerings include a 24/7 crisis hotline (610-437-6611), individual and group counseling with licensed clinicians, court and hospital accompaniment, Spanish-language services, and evidence-based violence prevention education delivered across schools and workplaces. All services are provided 100% free, confidential, and judgment-free.

The organization operates on a donor-funded nonprofit revenue model. Income is generated through individual donations (via PayPal, Venmo, and check), corporate sponsorships tiered from $250 to $2,500+, named Healing and Cares partnerships, Pennsylvania state government grants (including rape crisis center funding channeled through PCAR), United Way support, and annual event-based fundraising (CaresFest community festival, Graduation Rose Sale with seven partner colleges/universities, Holiday Plant Sale, Victims' Rights Vigil). The organization employs 11-50 staff and relies on volunteer hotline advocates who complete a 40-hour sexual assault counselor training program.

CVC does not operate a software or technology platform; its 'technology' is a trauma-informed service delivery model combining hotline operations, in-person counseling across two physical locations, embedded court and hospital advocacy, and direct outreach in schools and workplaces. Strategic direction is currently in a leadership transition: Emily Grigonis was promoted to Executive Director effective July 1, 2026, succeeding Lois Keller. The organization is affiliated with the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) and United Way, and is positioned as the Lehigh Valley's accredited resource for crisis response under state and national standards.

Name

CRIME VICTIMS COUNCIL OF LEHIGH VALLEY INC

Legal name

Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley Inc

Website

https://cvclv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1973 that provides free, confidential 24/7 crisis intervention, trauma-informed counseling, court and hospital advocacy, and violence prevention education to survivors of crime across Lehigh and Northampton Counties in Pennsylvania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Victim Advocacy and Crisis Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Victim Services & Witness Assistance (Justice System) (BPAIAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Safeguarding) (BPADAHAF)

Keywords

• Victim advocacy services
• Crisis intervention
• Trauma counseling
• Violence prevention education
• Court advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Allentown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible monetary donations from individuals via PayPal, Venmo (@CrimeVictims-Council), or check. Donations fund 24/7 crisis hotline staffing, hospital and court advocacy, free counseling referrals, and prevention education programs.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Tax-deductible cash sponsorships from corporations, banks, healthcare networks, and regional brands ranging from $250 to $2,500+. Includes naming opportunities for new agency space (therapy rooms, children's art/play therapy room, victim-friendly waiting room at $3,000-$10,000 tiers).
3. Annual Giving Program: Recurring annual donations that sustain services ready and available before a crisis occurs. Builds safety, consistency, and trust for trauma recovery.
4. Event-Based Fundraising: Revenue generated through annual events including Graduation Rose Sale (100% of proceeds fund free services), Holiday Plant Sale, and CaresFest community festival. Vendors pay $75 refundable deposit.
5. Government Grants: State funding from Pennsylvania for rape crisis centers, as reported through WFMZ news coverage. Represents increased investment in rape crisis services statewide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CVC provides free, confidential, trauma-informed support to survivors of crime across Lehigh and Northampton Counties. Services include a 24/7 crisis hotline, individual and group counseling with licensed clinicians, court and hospital advocacy/accompaniment, evidence-based violence prevention education in schools and workplaces, Spanish-language services, and resource navigation. All services are delivered at no cost to victims, families, and loved ones.

Product overview

Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley (CVC) is a non-profit victim advocacy organization providing comprehensive support services to survivors of crime across Lehigh and Northampton Counties, Pennsylvania. The organization operates as a single integrated service model rather than a platform architecture, offering crisis intervention through a 24-hour hotline, trauma-informed individual and group counseling, court advocacy, medical accompaniment, and outreach/prevention education programs. Additional support services include Spanish-language services and community education. The organization also conducts fundraising through annual events including the CaresFest community festival, Graduation Rose Sale, and Holiday Plant Sale. Services are provided free of charge and are confidential.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24-Hour Crisis Hotline Free, confidential 24/7/365 crisis hotline (610-437-6611) providing immediate crisis intervention, emotional support, and resource navigation for crime victims and survivors, staffed by trained advocates.
• Individual and Group Counseling Trauma-informed confidential individual therapy and supportive group counseling sessions led by licensed clinicians and credentialed counselors for survivors of crime, families, and loved ones.
• Court Advocacy Expert advocacy and accompaniment during court proceedings, helping survivors understand their rights and options throughout the legal process.
• Medical Accompaniment Professional advocacy and support during hospital exams for crime victims, providing backup and guidance through medical procedures.
• Outreach and Prevention Education Evidence-based training and violence prevention programs delivered across schools and workplaces in the Lehigh Valley, including professional development workshops and age-appropriate safety and awareness programs.
• Spanish Services Culturally competent crisis, counseling, and advocacy services delivered in Spanish for Spanish-speaking crime victims and survivors in the Lehigh Valley.
• CaresFest Annual free community fall festival celebrating hope and healing, featuring vendor and sponsor participation to raise awareness and funds for the organization, with anticipated attendance of approximately 300 local community members and families.
• Graduation Rose Sale Annual fundraiser partnering with seven regional colleges and universities (Cedar Crest College, Lafayette College, DeSales University, Moravian University, Muhlenberg College, Lehigh University, and others) where 100% of rose sale proceeds fund free victim services.
• Holiday Plant Sale Annual holiday fundraiser featuring locally sourced poinsettias and seasonal plants, with proceeds directly funding free confidential services across the Lehigh Valley.
• Victims' Rights Vigil Annual community event honoring and raising awareness for crime victims' rights.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 hotline staffed year-round with no calls going unanswered
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cedar Crest CollegeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Educational institution partner for CVC's annual Graduation Rose Sale fundraiser. Campus bookstore and administration collaborate to sell roses celebrating graduates, with proceeds supporting free CVC services.
• Lafayette CollegeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Educational institution partner for CVC's annual Graduation Rose Sale fundraiser.
• DeSales UniversityminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Educational institution partner for CVC's annual Graduation Rose Sale fundraiser.
• Moravian UniversityminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Educational institution partner for CVC's annual Graduation Rose Sale fundraiser.
• Muhlenberg CollegeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Educational institution partner for CVC's annual Graduation Rose Sale fundraiser.
• Lehigh UniversityminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Educational institution partner for CVC's annual Graduation Rose Sale fundraiser.
• Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide coalition providing partnership and support to rape crisis centers like CVC. Mentioned as an organizational partner in website footer.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Safe Horizon: Large New York-based victim-services nonprofit providing hotline, counseling, shelter, and advocacy across multiple crime categories. Broader portfolio than CVC but operates the same integrated victim-support service model and is a useful scale benchmark.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): Largest national anti-sexual-violence organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Mission-aligned at scale; competes for the same federal/state grant dollars and donor mindshare, and serves as a benchmark for accreditation and standards CVC aligns with.
• Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR): Statewide coalition that funds, trains, and advocates on behalf of Pennsylvania's rape crisis centers, including CVC (listed as an organizational partner). State-level umbrella body rather than direct service provider, but directly comparable in mission.
• Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV): Statewide coalition coordinating Pennsylvania's network of domestic violence programs. Adjacent but parallel statewide infrastructure to PCAR with comparable funding-and-advocacy role, relevant as CVC potentially expands into IPV-related services.

Direct peers

• Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA): Pennsylvania-based nonprofit providing crisis intervention, counseling, court accompaniment, and prevention education to crime victims across Bucks County. Closest direct geographic peer with substantially overlapping service model (24/7 hotline, free counseling, hospital/court advocacy).
• Victim Services Center of Montgomery County: Pennsylvania suburban county nonprofit providing free crisis response, trauma counseling, and advocacy to crime victims. Direct functional peer operating a comparable hotline-plus-counseling-plus-advocacy service model in an adjacent PA market.
• Turning Point of Lehigh Valley: Lehigh Valley-based nonprofit serving survivors of domestic violence and intimate partner abuse with crisis hotline, counseling, emergency shelter, and court advocacy. Operates in the same geography with overlapping victim-services mission and similar free, confidential service model.

Regional players

• Women Against Abuse: Philadelphia-based nonprofit serving domestic violence and abuse survivors with hotline, shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy. Regional Pennsylvania peer with overlapping victim-services portfolio; primarily serves the Philadelphia metro rather than Lehigh Valley.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CrimeVictimsCouncil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crime-victims-council-of-lehigh-valley-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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