butterflies 15

What butterflies 15 does

Butterflies 15 is a faith-based, privately held 501(c)-style nonprofit organization founded in 2015 by Tina Robinson and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It provides holistic recovery and reintegration services to adult women survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and substance use disorder in Northwest Ohio. The organization originally operated the only residential housing program in Northwest Ohio for adult women survivors of human sex trafficking (9–12 month stays); that program closed in 2020 due to COVID-19 and financial constraints, after which Butterflies 15 pivoted to operating a drop-in center open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The service portfolio includes case management, networking support, substance use classes, empowerment classes, Bible studies, art expression, and aftercare, all delivered through the drop-in center with no charge to beneficiaries. Supporting programs include an Annual Gala (in its 11th year), a 2026 Mental Health Expo convening 12+ community partners, a volunteer program (requires one-hour online orientation, ages 16+), and structured governance through a five-officer Board of Directors. There is no proprietary technology stack, mobile application, or AI/ML infrastructure; delivery is entirely human-mediated and in-person.

The revenue model is donation-driven and diversified across individual giving (one-time tiers of $25–$100+ and recurring monthly subscriptions starting at $15), event fundraising (gala tickets at $50, sponsorship tiers of $500–$2,000, silent auctions, raffles), in-kind product donations (hygiene, cleaning, food), and third-party giving platforms (CashApp, Venmo, PayPal, Kroger Community Rewards, Amazon wishlist). No revenue, headcount, grant funding, or financial figures are disclosed. Distribution is regional (Lucas County and surrounding Northwest Ohio counties), and beneficiary acquisition occurs via community outreach, word-of-mouth referrals, partner referrals (YWCA Healthy Connections, Zepf Center, The Cocoon, Toledo Lucas County Homeless Board, REACH coalition, etc.), and presence at community events.

Name

butterflies 15

Legal name

Butterflies 15

Website

https://butterflies15.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Butterflies 15 is a faith-based nonprofit in Toledo, Ohio operating a drop-in center that provides holistic recovery services — case management, classes, counseling, and aftercare — to adult women survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and substance use disorder across Northwest Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Toledo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly financial donations from individual supporters. Donation amounts range from $15 for monthly coffee fund to $100 for supporting multiple women in recovery. Monthly partnerships and recurring donations sustain operations.
2. Event Fundraising: Annual gala with ticket sales ($50 per ticket) and sponsorship opportunities at various tiers ($500-$2,000). Silent auctions and raffles also generate revenue.
3. In-Kind Donations: Accepts product donations including hygiene products, cleaning supplies, canned and boxed food. These reduce operational costs for the drop-in center.
4. Third-Party Giving Platforms: Accepts donations via CashApp ($HTDVSurvivors15), Venmo (@butterflies2015), and PayPal (@butterflies15). Also participates in Kroger Community Rewards program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Butterflies 15 is a faith-based nonprofit operating a drop-in center in Toledo, Ohio that provides holistic recovery support services to adult women survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and substance use disorder. Services include case management, substance use classes, empowerment classes, Bible studies, art expressions, networking, and aftercare, offered free of charge and funded through donations, sponsorships, and community fundraising events.

Product overview

Butterflies 15 is a faith-based nonprofit organization operating a Drop-in Center for adult women survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and substance use disorder in Toledo, Ohio. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of services including recovery support, case management, networking, substance use classes, empowerment classes, Bible studies, art expressions, and aftercare. The core program operates Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Beyond direct services, Butterflies 15 engages the community through an Annual Gala, Mental Health Expo, newsletter subscription, volunteer opportunities, board governance program, and financial/item donation programs accepting contributions via CashApp, Venmo, PayPal, Kroger Community Rewards, and Amazon wishlist. The organization was founded in 2015 by Executive Director Tina Robinson.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drop-In Center Services A faith-based drop-in center providing holistic services including case management, substance use classes, empowerment classes, Bible studies, art expressions, networking, and aftercare for adult women survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and substance use disorder. Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
• Annual Gala Fundraising Event Annual fundraising gala featuring live DJ music, 360 photo booth, cash bar, food, silent auction, and raffle, with sponsorship tiers ranging from $500 (Saving Lives Sponsor, 4 tickets) to $2,000 (Thriver Sponsor, 8 tickets). Doors open at 6:00 PM, dressy but not fancy attire.
• Mental Health Expo Free annual community event for women survivors providing community resource tables, education on local services, supportive networking, and presentations. Open to the public and featuring partnerships with YWCA Healthy Connections, Zepf Center, The Cocoon, Buckeye Health Plan, and others.
• Volunteer Program Volunteer opportunities including fundraising event support, concession work at concerts and events (Mud Hens, Walleye games), activity leadership, mentoring, and advocacy. Requires one-hour online orientation and minimum age of 16.
• Board of Directors Program Governance opportunity with monthly meetings, 2-year term commitments, and requirements for financial support or event volunteering participation. Board members include President Isaac Milleson, Vice President Valerie Vetter, Secretary Nikole Landrum, Treasurer John Kreuz IV, and Fundraising Chair Will Moser.
• Financial Donation Program Accepts one-time and monthly financial donations via CashApp, Venmo, PayPal, phone, email, and mail. Donation tiers include $25 (hygiene supplies), $50 (weekly programming), and $100 (resources for multiple women), plus a monthly giving program starting at $15. Includes Kroger Community Rewards partnership.
• Item Donation Program Accepts in-kind donations of hygiene products, laundry pods, toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, conditioner, dish soap, trash bags, body wash, and canned/boxed food. Amazon wishlist available for direct giving.
• Newsletter Subscription Email newsletter providing event announcements, volunteer opportunities, stories of transformation, and mission and impact updates for community supporters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Survivor achieved over 10 years clean and sober after going through the program

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Advocated OpportunityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization participating in Butterflies 15's Mental Health Expo for Women Survivors. Provides resources and support services for women survivors in Northwest Ohio.
• Leading Families HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal housing and family services organization partnering with Butterflies 15 at community events to provide resources for women survivors.
• YWCA Healthy ConnectionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYWCA program focused on healthy relationships, partnering with Butterflies 15 to support women survivors at community events.
• Zepf CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBehavioral health services provider partnering with Butterflies 15 to provide mental health and substance use resources for women survivors.
• The CocoonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal domestic violence services organization collaborating with Butterflies 15 at community events.
• Social Security AdministrationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency providing information about Social Security benefits for women survivors at Butterflies 15 community events.
• Buckeye Health PlanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedicaid managed care plan participating in Mental Health Expo to connect women survivors with healthcare coverage options.
• New Concepts Behavioral HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBehavioral health provider offering services to women survivors at community resource events.
• Toledo Lucas County Homeless BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinuum of Care organization partnering to address housing needs for women survivors.
• Simplicity SoundsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDJ services provider for the 11th Annual Gala, providing entertainment for the fundraising event.
• Four Of A Kind EntertainmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides 360 Photo Booth for the Annual Gala, enhancing the event experience for attendees.
• REACH (Northern Ohio Regional Efforts Aimed to Combat Human Trafficking)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional anti-trafficking coalition covering Lucas, Wood, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Seneca counties. Originally founded as Lucas County Human Trafficking Coalition in 2009. Works with local nonprofits and law enforcement to support victims and survivors.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Zepf Center: Toledo-area behavioral health and substance use services provider already partnering with Butterflies 15 at the Mental Health Expo — comparable regional recovery-services footprint with broader clinical scale.
• The Cocoon (Lucas County): Northwest Ohio domestic violence services nonprofit already collaborating with Butterflies 15 — comparable mission and shared service territory, providing overlapping but distinct survivor-support offerings.
• YWCA Northwest Ohio: Regional YWCA affiliate already partnering with Butterflies 15 through Healthy Connections; comparable domestic violence and women's services mission in the same Northwest Ohio market.

Direct peers

• CAST (Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking): Los Angeles-based anti-trafficking nonprofit providing comprehensive services including case management, shelter, and mental health support for trafficking survivors — comparable direct-service model in a different metro.
• Thistle Farms: Faith-based nonprofit in Nashville providing residential recovery, employment through a social enterprise, and ongoing community for women survivors of trafficking, addiction, and prostitution — directly comparable survivor-led, faith-rooted recovery model.
• Restore NYC: New York nonprofit focused on ending sex trafficking through survivor restoration programs including housing, education, and community — comparable faith-informed survivor-care model.
• GEMS (Girls Educational and Mentoring Services): New York-based nonprofit serving women and girl survivors of commercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking with drop-in services, case management, and survivor-led programming — directly comparable target population and service mix.

Broad incumbents

• A21: Global anti-trafficking organization operating survivor aftercare, awareness, and law-enforcement support across multiple countries — comparable mission with broader geographic reach and funding scale.
• Polaris Project: National anti-trafficking organization operating the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline and running survivor service programs, providing a comparable survivor-services mission at significantly larger institutional scale.

Emerging players

• Nomi Network: Nonprofit focused on prevention and survivor empowerment in human trafficking with a community-based programmatic model — comparable survivor-services mission operating at a smaller, developing scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/survivorstothrivers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/tina-robinson-221bb1283
• Instagraminstagram.com/thebutterflies15

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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