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Teen Parent Program provides young parents with a safe space


January 17, 2023
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Ashley* never wanted her son to experience a childhood like hers – plagued by abuse, absent parents, and drug use. When she got pregnant at a young age, she was […]

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SAFE provides comfort to kids coming into shelter


December 13, 2022

Childhood is meant to be a carefree time where the focus is on playing, learning, and growing. But many children who come through SAFE’s doors have had this time stolen […]

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Did you know SAFE has a program led by survivors, for survivors?


July 22, 2021
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“This was exactly what I didn’t know I needed.” — Survivor Peer Support client. Our staff walk alongside clients, healing together.

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It’s not easy to see yourself as a victim


June 18, 2021
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Liam was determined to leave his abusive partner and his children were his motivation. He wanted to be a good father.

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A year of COVID-19 at SAFE


March 17, 2021

For many survivors of violence, the pandemic has been a crisis within a crisis. Based on the past year of data collected by SAFE and the stories we’ve heard directly from survivors, violence and abuse have increased dramatically during the pandemic.

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Lost stars: There’s no room for workplace harassment


January 14, 2021
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The harassment Marco experienced turned a job he loved into something intolerable. A bad workplace drives talent away and is terrible for employees who stay.

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Kristin’s story: Breaking the cycle


November 19, 2020
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This is Kristin’s story of about the traumas of abuse, the healing she experienced, and her commitment to breaking the cycle of violence for her children.

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SAFE Futures: Helping families stay strong


October 15, 2020
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SAFE Futures makes a difference in the lives of survivors like Janice, a military veteran and mother to a 3-year-old daughter.

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Bridge to Safety: Making sure survivors have options


August 14, 2020
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Mira called SAFE looking for a safe place to stay for a week to get away from violence at home. Bridge to Safety provided that and more.

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Stopping abuse before it’s passed on


July 16, 2020
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By coming to the SAFE Family Shelter, Susana and Rose had access to more than just a safe place to sleep. They had access to healing.

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