irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $487KThe Safe Harbor Shelter provides a safe haven exclusively for victims and their children who are fleeing their homes to escape domestic violence and have limited or no other safe option. Safety is the shelter's first priority. As soon as an individual or family enters, our staff work to secure their emotional and physical safety and provide comprehensive support services with the goal of permanent housing and healing. Services provided at Safe Harbor Shelter include: individual and group counseling for adults and children, legal advocacy if the resident wishes to petition the courts for an Order of Protection or child custody, help with requesting financial assistance from the Department of Social Services, housing advocacy, parenting skills workshops, and linkage to many other resources to meet the families or individuals needs.
- #2 $342KSurvivors of abusive relationships can benefit from the support of trained counselors to identify and deal with their emotions and gain healthy coping tools. Our licensed staff provide counseling in a supportive environment to improve the safety and emotional well-being of victims and their children. Our staff works with clients to reduce the traumatic impact of past events, and to reduce exposure to violence for children. Our Counseling Program offers individuals and group counseling modalities for adults and children affected by domestic violence.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
24 Hour Hotline
Confidential, round-the-clock hotline offering crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to shelter and support services
Counseling Program
Offers individual and group counseling for adult and child survivors using trauma-informed care, including cognitive and art therapies
Domestic Violence Precinct Outreach Project
Places advocates in all seven Suffolk County Police precincts to provide immediate support, crisis intervention, and resource linkage to survivors following domestic incidents
Legal Advocacy
Assists survivors in obtaining orders of protection, navigating custody cases, and accessing legal resources through court accompaniment and guidance
Safe Harbor Shelter
Emergency shelter providing safe housing for victims of domestic violence, their children, and companion animals; includes counseling, legal advocacy, housing assistance, and parenting workshops
Vocational Advocacy & Financial Literacy Program
Provides job readiness training, employment support, and financial education to help survivors achieve economic independence
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 4 activities
- Deploys advocates in police precincts and hospitalsPlaces advocates in all seven Suffolk County Police Department precincts to provide immediate crisis response and victim services following domestic violence incidents. Advocates also respond to hospitals within their precincts to support survivors at the point of medical care. This initiative, launched in 1989 as the first of its kind in the U.S., ensures rapid access to support and safety planning.
- Offers safety planning and personalized safety toolsProvides individualized safety planning for survivors during and after abusive relationships, including in-person support and a downloadable personalized safety plan tool. Children are supported in developing safety plans that include safe hiding places and emergency contacts.
- Operates Safe Harbor Shelter for domestic violence survivors and their companion animalsProvides emergency shelter to 70–100 adults, children, and companion animals annually at the Safe Harbor Shelter, the first domestic violence shelter in Suffolk County and the first on Long Island to allow companion animals to reside with families. Offers safe housing and comprehensive support services including counseling, legal advocacy, housing assistance, parenting workshops, and medical consultations.
- Provides legal advocacy and court accompanimentOffers legal services and advocacy to help survivors obtain orders of protection in Family, Criminal, and Integrated Domestic Violence Courts. Includes support from a staff attorney specializing in Family Court matters such as custody and visitation, and court accompaniment by advocates during proceedings.
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 2 activities
- Conducts education and prevention programs for youth and professionalsDelivers age-appropriate education programs to youth on Long Island to prevent dating and family violence, including anti-bullying and healthy relationship curricula for elementary and high schools. Provides in-service training to teachers, school administrators, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and civic groups on recognizing warning signs and intervening in domestic violence situations.
- Expands services to survivors of sexual violenceBecame a New York State certified Rape Crisis Program in 2020, expanding support to survivors of sexual violence, including those abused by non-intimate partners, through counseling, advocacy, and crisis intervention services.
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Child Advocacy and Trauma Support Centers 1 activity
- Delivers individual and group counseling for adult and child survivorsProvides individual and group counseling services to adult and child survivors of domestic violence to improve emotional well-being, reduce trauma, and support recovery. Services include short-term crisis counseling (30–90 minutes over 12–15 weeks), trauma-informed therapy for children ages 4–18, and parenting workshops for non-abusive caregivers.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Provides 24-hour hotline and crisis intervention servicesOperates a 24/7 hotline that receives over 5,000 calls annually, providing crisis intervention, safety assessment, and connection to advocates for survivors of domestic violence. The hotline, one of the first in the Long Island area, supports individuals seeking shelter, safety planning, and emergency assistance.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Provides vocational and financial advocacy servicesOffers free vocational services including career counseling, skills assessment, computer training, resume writing, interview preparation, job placement, and follow-up support. Since 1998, over 1,300 survivors have obtained employment through this program. Also provides financial literacy workshops and one-on-one planning on budgeting, banking, and economic goal setting, benefiting over 800 survivors.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Provides volunteer training and capacity buildingConducts extensive training for volunteers, including a half-day orientation and in-depth training for specialized roles such as hotline counseling. Requires a minimum 6-month commitment of 4 hours per week to ensure service continuity and quality.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.47M
Contributions & grants$1.74M70%
Program service revenue$673K27%
Investment income$25K1%
Other revenue$34K
expenses
Total expenses$2.41M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$1.83M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.01M
Cash$1.79M
Investments$0
Liabilities$800K
Net assets$2.21M
Liquid reserves8.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -4.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Linsalata | Executive Dir. | 35 | $146K |
board members · 8
- Barbara L Nieroda Esq — Treasurer
- Christina Obremski — Vice President
- Eric Fishon — President
- Gayle Rosenblum Esq — Director
- Michael Schoenberg Esq — Director
- Michelle Safarian — Secretary
- Nancy Mion — Director
- Wendy Rodriguez — Director
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- 24 hour hotline (631)666-8833 Partner — Provides access point for survivors to connect with counseling services.
- Caridad Partner — Partner organization in efforts related to serving vulnerable populations, referenced in the context of combined service initiatives.
- Charityfy Partner — Partner organization referenced in content about strong partnerships and monitoring of projects.
- Drib Rescue Mission Partner — Partner organization that has joined forces with The Env Mission and Caridad to address poverty and homelessness.
- Suffolk County Court System Partner — Delivers advocacy services within the Suffolk County Court system.
- Suffolk County Police Department Partner — Hosts LI Against Domestic Violence advocates in all seven precincts to support survivors and consult on domestic violence response.
- Suffolk County Police Department Partner — Partnership includes placement of domestic violence advocates in each police precinct and expanded collaborative services for survivors.
- Suffolk County Police Department Partner — Partnership to place advocates in all seven police precincts for immediate response to domestic violence incidents.
- Suffolk County Police Department Partner — Provides crisis intervention services within assigned Suffolk County Police Precincts.
- The Env Mission Partner — Partner organization with which L.I. Against Domestic Violence is collaborating through a unified effort to combat poverty and homelessness.
- civic groups Partner — Provides in-service training to civic groups on domestic violence prevention and intervention.
- healthcare providers Partner — Provides in-service training to healthcare providers on domestic violence prevention and intervention.
- law enforcement Partner — Provides in-service training to law enforcement on domestic violence prevention and intervention.
- school administrators Partner — Trains school administrators to recognize early warning signs that children may be affected by domestic violence.
- teachers Partner — Trains teachers to recognize early warning signs that children may be affected by domestic violence.
strategies · 4
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.
- Financial Empowerment as a Pathway to Safetymethodology: economic_empowermentBy addressing financial isolation and building economic skills, we enable survivors to achieve self-sufficiency and escape abusive situations, because financial independence is a critical determinant of safety and long-term stability.
- Immediate-Response Advocacy with Law Enforcement Integrationmethodology: immediate_response_advocacyBy embedding advocates in police precincts and training law enforcement, we increase survivor safety and access to protections immediately after an incident, because timely, coordinated intervention during high-risk moments reduces revictimization and improves system responsiveness.
- Trauma-Informed, Survivor-Centered Care Modelmethodology: trauma_informed_survivor_centeredBy providing trauma-informed services within a survivor-centered framework, we promote emotional healing and sustained engagement, because recognizing trauma and honoring autonomy builds trust and enables survivors to make safe, self-directed choices.
- Youth-Focused Prevention Through Interactive Educationmethodology: early_prevention_educationBy using interactive, age-appropriate education with youth, we prevent the normalization and perpetuation of domestic and dating violence, because early engagement with healthy relationship models fosters lasting behavioral change.