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ST LAWRENCE VALLEY RENEWAL HOUSE FOR VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE INC
CANTON, NY · EIN 161182249 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · slvrenewalhouse.org
revenue
$1.8M
expenses
$1.3M
net assets
$1.9M
employees
22
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT.

profile · synthesized from sources

Domestic violence and sexual assault service provider operating in St. Lawrence County, NY, offering residential shelter, crisis counseling, advocacy, and support programs for victims. The organization runs a 24-hour hotline, emergency safe housing, and community outreach, and has served as the sole domestic violence agency in the county since 1983. It also provides sexual assault services countywide following the closure of a sister organization in 2010.

named programs · 9 · from sources

What they call their work

Advocacy Services
Assistance with orders of protection, court accompaniment, police reporting, and access to public benefits
Children/Youth Program
Weekly recreational and support groups, individual counseling, mentoring, and childcare for children affected by domestic violence
Community Outreach/Education
Presentations and training provided to schools, businesses, and community groups on domestic and sexual violence
Crisis Counseling/Intervention
24/7 emergency response via hotline with confidential support, collect calls accepted
Human Trafficking Support
Participation in the NYS Labor Trafficking Program offering identification, referral, and support for trafficking victims
Offender Accountability Group
Batterers intervention program coordinated with Catholic Charities; court-mandated or voluntary attendance
Safe Housing
Emergency shelter program with a 9-bed safe-dwelling and up to 15 safe-home network sites
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE)
Contracted program providing forensic medical exams and compassionate care for sexual assault survivors
Women's Support Group
Facilitated self-help group for women affected by domestic violence to reduce isolation and build safety plans
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 5 activities
    • Delivers counseling, safety planning, and emotional support to domestic violence survivors
      Offers short-term individual counseling, safety planning, and emotional support to victims of domestic violence, including home visits in safe locations. Also facilitates a women's support group to reduce isolation and promote safety planning.
    • Provides advocacy and systems navigation support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence
      Offers advocacy services to help survivors obtain protective orders, engage with law enforcement, access emergency benefits, and navigate legal and medical systems, including accompaniment to court, hospitals, and legal proceedings.
    • Provides direct services to sexual assault survivors
      Offers free and confidential services to survivors of sexual assault regardless of time since assault or reporting status, including access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) for specialized medical care and support.
    • Provides emergency shelter and safe housing for domestic violence victims
      Operates a 9-bed emergency shelter and a network of up to 15 confidential safe homes providing temporary housing for victims of domestic violence. The organization previously operated Safe-Apartments with stays up to 90 days and acquired a residential facility in 1998 for this purpose.
    • Supports children and youth affected by domestic violence
      Runs a children and youth program that includes weekly support groups, individual counseling, mentoring, and recreational activities for children impacted by domestic abuse.
  • Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
    • Delivers community education and outreach on domestic and sexual violence
      Conducts presentations and educational outreach to schools, businesses, agencies, and community groups on domestic and sexual violence. Also participates in local events, fundraising drives, and material distribution to support community awareness.
  • 24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
    • Offers 24/7 crisis response and hotline services for domestic violence victims
      Provides round-the-clock emergency response to victims of domestic violence through a confidential crisis counseling and intervention hotline, offering immediate support and safety planning.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Provides support services to victims of labor trafficking
      Participates in the New York State Labor Trafficking Program to deliver support services to victims of labor trafficking.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
    • Provides transportation assistance to domestic violence survivors
      Offers transportation support to survivors based on individual need and staff availability, facilitating access to services and safe locations.
  • Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
    • Trains volunteers to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence
      Provides a 30-hour New Advocate Training program to prepare volunteers to deliver support services including hotline response, emotional support, resource advocacy, and accompaniment to medical and legal appointments.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.77M
Contributions & grants$1.78M101%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K0%
Other revenue$-19K
expenses
Total expenses$1.32M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$923K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.97M
Cash$1.31M
Investments$0
Liabilities$122K
Net assets$1.85M
Liquid reserves12.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +37.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
VIVIANA WILMOT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $82K
board members · 10
  • ALAN MULKIN — PRESIDENT
  • ANN PETROCCIONE — DIRECTOR
  • D LEE SCAGGS — VICE-PRESIDENT
  • JOANN ROGERS — DIRECTOR
  • KIMBERLEY TROMBLEY — DIRECTOR
  • MARNIE SALISBURY-BECHT — DIRECTOR
  • MARY DOUSHARM — DIRECTOR
  • NATASHA HILL — SECRETARY
  • PAT GAGNON — DIRECTOR
  • STEPHANIE GILBERT — TREASURER
relationships · 17

Who they work with

  • Catholic Charities Partner — Oversees the Offender Accountability Group program for batterers in St. Lawrence County; also received reassignment of two CAVA-funded groups.
  • Department of Social Services Partner — Collaborates to help domestic violence victims access emergency assistance and social services.
  • Domestic Abuse Intervention Project Partner — Uses the Power and Control Wheel developed by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project in educational materials.
  • Erie County District Attorney’s Office Partner — Collaborates with Renewal House in the New York State Labor Trafficking Program.
  • Erie County Sheriff’s Office Partner — Collaborates with Renewal House in the New York State Labor Trafficking Program.
  • GoodSearch.com Partner — Search engine partner that directs a portion of advertising revenue to Renewal House when users select it as their designated charity.
  • GoodShop.com Partner — Online shopping portal partner that donates a percentage of user purchases to Renewal House.
  • International Institute of Buffalo Partner — Collaborates with Renewal House in the New York State Labor Trafficking Program.
  • JustGive.org Partner — Online donation processing partner enabling tax-deductible contributions to Renewal House.
  • NYS Office of Victims Services Government — Contracted with Renewal House to provide sexual assault services to victims in St. Lawrence County starting in 2010.
  • National Crime Prevention Council Partner — Utilizes safety tips and risk reduction guidance from the National Crime Prevention Council.
  • Office of Victim Services Partner — Partners to assist victims in obtaining emergency financial and supportive services.
  • St. Lawrence County Government — Primary geographic focus of services and community awareness efforts.
  • St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office Partner — Collaborates with Renewal House in the New York State Labor Trafficking Program.
  • USDA Rural Development Program Funder — Provided a low-interest loan and grant to Renewal House for the purchase of office space at 3 Chapel Street in 2005.
  • Verizon Partner — Email hosting provider for organizational communication
  • Western NY Coalition of Migrant Serving Agencies Partner — Collaborates with Renewal House in the New York State Labor Trafficking Program.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Client-Centered Empowerment Model
    methodology: client_centered_empowerment
    By centering clients' autonomy and decision-making in safety planning and service delivery, we produce greater healing and reclamation of control, because survivors regain agency eroded by coercive violence.
  • Mutli-Agency Anti-Trafficking Collaboration
    methodology: multi_agency_collaboration
    By collaborating across law enforcement, legal, and migrant service agencies, we improve identification and response to labor trafficking, because coordinated systems overcome siloed limitations in victim protection.
  • Power and Control Framework Integration
    methodology: power_and_control_model
    By understanding domestic violence as a pattern of coercive power and control, we shape all services to counteract this dynamic, because aligning intervention design with the root mechanism of abuse increases relevance and effectiveness.
  • Trauma-Informed Advocacy with Accompaniment
    methodology: trauma_informed_accompaniment
    By providing specially trained advocates who offer emotional support and physical accompaniment during institutional interactions, we reduce re-traumatization and increase engagement, because survivors experience safety and validation in high-stress settings.
  • Two-Track Advocacy Strategy
    methodology: two_track_advocacy
    By offering parallel pathways for direct client advocacy and community-level engagement, we amplify impact beyond individual cases, because systemic change requires both personal support and cultural transformation.