named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
24-Hour Hotline
Offers immediate, confidential support and guidance to survivors, helping them access shelter, safety planning, and other resources at any time.
Counseling Services
Provides emotional support and counseling to help survivors process trauma, build resilience, and plan for a future free from violence.
Emergency Shelter
Provides a confidential, secure location with private sleeping spaces, meals, and necessities for survivors and their children fleeing domestic violence.
Legal Advocacy
Provides assistance with obtaining orders of protection, navigating family court, and understanding legal rights, including court accompaniment for emotional and logistical support.
Safety Planning
Offers personalized safety plans to help survivors assess risks, prepare for emergencies, and develop strategies for staying safe during and after leaving an abusive relationship.
Transitional Housing
Offers temporary housing with case management support, safety planning, childcare assistance, and employment guidance to help survivors rebuild stability and independence.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 3 activities
- Delivering legal advocacy and court support servicesProvides legal advocacy including assistance with obtaining restraining orders, navigating family court cases, and understanding legal rights. Offers court accompaniment and ongoing support during legal proceedings.
- Offering emotional support and resource coordinationProvides trauma-informed, survivor-centered emotional support to help individuals cope and build resilience. Facilitates connections to local services, assists with benefits applications, and offers transportation support to access essential appointments and resources.
- Providing comprehensive safety planning servicesOffers crisis, ongoing, post-separation, and financial safety planning tailored to individuals’ unique circumstances, helping reduce risk and manage interactions during or after leaving an abusive relationship. Includes guidance on securing important documents and connecting to local support networks.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Operating emergency shelter and transitional housing for survivors of domestic violenceProvides emergency shelter with confidential location, private sleeping spaces, meals, and essential supplies, as well as transitional housing that supports long-term stability through personalized planning and a safe environment. Financial assistance for rent, utilities, and urgent housing expenses is also offered to prevent homelessness.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Providing 24-hour hotline and crisis intervention servicesOperates a 24-hour support hotline offering immediate assistance, crisis safety planning, and guidance to survivors of domestic violence and those supporting them. Staff are available 24/7 for emergency shelter and housing assistance.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.36M
Contributions & grants$951K70%
Program service revenue$377K28%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$29K
expenses
Total expenses$1.26M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$676K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$428K
Cash$154K
Investments$0
Liabilities$149K
Net assets$278K
Liquid reserves1.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN TREMER | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $89K |
board members · 3
- AMANDA CAYOUETTE — BOARD MEMBER
- DR DAVID H BREEN MD — BOARD MEMBER
- DR THOMAS J WALTERS MD — BOARD PRESID
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Chances & Changes, Inc. Partner — Provides direct support services and operates a 24-hour hotline for survivors of domestic violence.
- Law Enforcement Government — Collaborates with law enforcement agencies in response to domestic violence incidents.
- Livingston County Government — Provides services to survivors of domestic violence in Livingston County.
- Livingston County Government — Service area and likely collaborator in supporting survivors and families.
strategies · 3
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.
- Adaptive Safety Planningmethodology: safety_planningBy developing individualized, regularly updated safety plans that include logistical, relational, and legal considerations, we enhance long-term safety because plans remain responsive to evolving risks, particularly during high-threat transitions like separation.
- Survivor-Centered Empowerment Modelmethodology: survivor_empowermentBy centering survivors' self-identified goals, strengths, and autonomy through trauma-informed care, we foster empowerment and self-directed decision-making, which increases engagement and long-term safety because it restores agency often eroded by abuse.
- Trauma-Informed, Holistic Support Approachmethodology: trauma-informed careBy integrating trauma-informed practices across legal advocacy, emotional support, and shelter services, we reduce re-traumatization and build trust, enabling survivors to engage more fully with critical resources because services are delivered with emotional safety and contextual understanding.