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HEALING A WOMAN'S SOUL INC
ALBANY, NY · EIN 263624255 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE I70 · Crime & Legal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · hawsalbany.org
revenue
$15K
expenses
$8K
net assets
$35K
employees
—
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

TO HELP FEMALE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

profile · synthesized from sources

Healing a Woman's Soul Inc. supports female victims of domestic violence through direct services and community outreach in upstate New York. The organization provides grants for household essentials, distributes donated goods to shelters, and hosts workshops and retreats focused on recovery and spiritual wellness. Founded in 2008, it operates primarily in Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Washington Counties.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

A New Day Grant
Provides grants of up to $500 for furniture and household essentials to women transitioning out of shelters in Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Washington Counties.
Distribution to Shelters
Collects and delivers donated goods including clothing, hygiene items, toys, and bedding to domestic violence shelters across upstate New York.
Domestic Violence Workshop
Annual workshop for women recovering from domestic violence, planned for June 6, 2026, to support healing and resilience.
Healing a Woman’s Soul Fall Retreat
Spiritual wellness retreat offering respite and community building for women affected by domestic violence, featuring faith-based programming and peer support.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 2 activities
    • Capacity building for faith communities on domestic violence outreach
      Provides guidance and resources to parishes conducting outreach for domestic violence victims, strengthening local faith-based responses.
    • Public awareness and advocacy on domestic violence and human trafficking
      Conducts public awareness campaigns about the challenges faced by domestic violence survivors and published educational materials on the connection between the trucking industry and human trafficking, including prevalence data and observable signs.
  • Furniture and Household Essentials Provision 2 activities
    • Furniture and household essentials grant program for survivors transitioning from shelters
      Offers grants of up to $500 to domestic violence survivors moving into new homes to purchase furniture and household essentials, with focus on Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Washington Counties; distributed over $2,500 in 2021.
    • Furniture donations for shelter residents
      Procures and delivers dressers and other furniture items to recovery residences such as Riverside Recovery in Catskill to support residents rebuilding their lives after domestic violence.
  • Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
    • Direct support services for women survivors of domestic violence
      Provides faith-based emotional and spiritual healing support to women affected by domestic violence through a Christian ministry framework, including one-on-one support and retreats.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Distribution of essential goods and supplies to domestic violence shelters
      Collects and delivers clothing, bedding, personal care items, toys, school supplies, household goods, and holiday-themed care packages to women and children in domestic violence shelters across multiple counties in New York.
  • Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
    • Provision of technology resources for education in shelters
      Supplies Chromebooks to domestic violence shelters to support remote education for children and adults, ensuring continuity of learning during residency.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$15K
Contributions & grants$10K67%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$4993%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$8K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$35K
Cash$32K
Investments$0
Liabilities$304
Net assets$35K
Liquid reserves48.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -22.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • GARY WILLIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • GRETCHEN E COYNER — BOARD CHAIR
  • HEIDI BONAQUIST — BOARD MEMBER
  • REV SCOTT GARNO — BOARD MEMBER
  • REVEREND SALLY HEILIGMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • SARA GARNO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 36

Who they work with

  • Christ Church, Coxsackie Partner — Original ministry partner from which Healing a Woman's Soul began in 2007.
  • Christ Church, Hudson Partner — Donated adult and children's gift bags, school supplies, and toys to Healing a Woman's Soul for distribution to shelters.
  • Christ Church, Hudson Partner — Donated gift bags, school supplies, and toys for women and children in shelters
  • Church of the Resurrection Partner — Donation collection site for items delivered to shelters by Healing a Woman's Soul.
  • Church of the Resurrection Partner — Hosted donation collection for Healing a Woman's Soul, Inc. in Halfmoon
  • Columbia County Habitat for Humanity ReStore Partner — Collaborates with Healing a Woman's Soul to administer the New Day Grant program, helping domestic violence survivors purchase furniture and household essentials.
  • Equinox Shelter Partner — Recipient of donated personal care items, towels, and toys from Healing a Woman's Soul; also requested specific winter clothing items like gloves and mittens.
  • Freehold NY Partner — Partnered with Healing a Woman's Soul and Tip Top Furniture to supply dressers to Riverside Recovery in Catskill.
  • Greater Albany Capital Region Partner — Service area where Healing a Woman's Soul operates and provides support to women affected by domestic violence.
  • Hannaford Partner — Collaborates with Hannaford grocery stores through the Clynk program to collect donations from returned cans and bottles.
  • Lanier Law Firm Partner — Collaborated to produce and share a guide on trucking and human trafficking.
  • Mathias Marketing Partner — Provides marketing support to Healing a Woman's Soul, Inc.
  • NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Government — Partner organization providing official resources and information on domestic violence prevention.
  • NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Government — Partner organization providing resources and information on domestic violence prevention
  • NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Partner — Provides referral information and collaborates on resources for domestic violence prevention.
  • NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Partner — Provides referral to state resources for domestic violence prevention and support.
  • Next Step Rehab Partner — Received donated items for residents and shared with Men's Rehab in Albany
  • Next Step Rehab Partner — Received donated items including toys, school supplies, and personal care products from Healing a Woman's Soul for distribution to men and women in rehabilitation.
  • ReStore Partner — Donated furniture or supported the procurement of dressers.
  • Riverside Recovery Partner — Partner organization that received dressers for its residents.
  • Riverside Recovery Partner — Recipient of direct material support from Healing a Woman's Soul, including 12 new or nearly new dressers for residents.
  • Saratoga County Sheriff Zurlo Partner — Donated a large bag of toys and games for distribution to shelters
  • Saratoga County Sheriff Zurlo Partner — Donated a large bag of toys and games to Healing a Woman's Soul for delivery to shelters.
  • St Stephen's Episcopal Church Partner — Hosts organizational events including an Informational Meet and Greet.
  • St. George's Church Partner — Prepared and donated 50 blessed gift bags for women and children in shelters
  • St. George's Episcopal Church Partner — Contributed 50 "blessed bags" of personal care items and toys for women and children in shelters through Healing a Woman's Soul.
  • St. Michael's Church Partner — Hosted donation drive for twin-size blankets collected by Healing a Woman's Soul for delivery to women's shelters.
  • St. Michael's Church Partner — Hosts blanket drive drop-off location
  • St. Paul's Episcopal Church Partner — Collection point for donated items, including school supplies and toys, coordinated through Healing a Woman's Soul for delivery to shelters.
  • St. Paul's Episcopal Church Partner — Facilitated collection of leftover donation items from Christ Church, Hudson
+ 6 more
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.

  • Dignity-Centered Material Support
    methodology: dignity_based_support
    By providing immediate, practical resources such as luggage kits, furniture, and household items, the organization restores dignity and promotes housing stability for survivors because tangible support reduces shame, affirms self-worth, and enables successful transitions to independent living.
  • Faith-Based Spiritual Healing Model
    methodology: faith_based_healing
    By integrating Christian spiritual practices into recovery services, the organization produces emotional and psychological healing for women affected by domestic violence because faith fosters inner restoration, hope, and resilience that support long-term recovery.
  • Power-and-Control Framework Application
    methodology: power_and_control_model
    By addressing domestic violence as a systemic pattern of spiritual, emotional, financial, physical, and sexual control rather than isolated incidents of physical abuse, the organization enables more comprehensive intervention and survivor empowerment because it identifies root dynamics that sustain abuse.