About Safe Shelter
Our History
Our story starts...
In the 1970s, SAFE Shelter was a dream shared by four local women, Lucy Brannan, Norma Brewin, Harris Lentini, and Caroline Armstrong. There were shelters in Savannah, but no one place for victims and their children who had to leave their homes to escape the violence. Through their hard work and determination, SAFE Shelter was established in 1979.
In 2001, the current SAFE Shelter facility opened. With 48 beds, it is the second-largest emergency domestic violence shelter in the state of Georgia. Safety, comfort, and healing describe the shelter’s atmosphere. State-of-the-art security surveillance equipment, partnerships with local law enforcement, and a dedicated staff keep our families safe. SAFE Shelter is certified through the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and is a United Way Agency that provides all services at no cost to the victim.
SAFE Shelter does not discriminate against individuals or groups on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or disability.
Our Mission
Prevent. Protect. Change.
Our mission is to prevent domestic violence, protect victims, and promote change in lives, families, and our community.
Since 1979, SAFE Shelter has been Savannah’s only shelter dedicated to victims of intimate partner violence and their children under the age of 18. Open 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, the Shelter provides safe, confidential services to all victims of domestic violence.
Board of Directors
- President, Suzanne Cooler
- Vice President, Dennis T. Jones
- Secretary, Sarah Holland
- Treasurer, Heather Coleman
- Candace Blyden
- Julie Hayes
- Mary Anne Hogan
- Kyle Galenstein
- Zach Gilstrap
- Naekeisha Jones
- Greg Mortimer
- Gabrielle Nelson
- Quin Peterson
- Zach Thomas
- Kayla Williams
Staff Advocates
- Lee Robbins, Chief Executive Officier
- Kathryn Bostwick, Director of Development
- Erika Robinson, Finance Manager
- Tamaress Schwartzfisher, Administrative Operations Manager
- Cydnie Kaplan, Administrative Community Liaison
- Danyell Wright, Development Assistant
- Raven Hall, Shelter Manager
- Louise Joshua, Shelter Manager
- Tia Wallace, Case Manager
- Andrea Wilson, Case Manager
- Latisha Davis, Case Manager Supervisor
- Brianna Faison, Child Advocate
- Hailey Thorpe, Child Advocate
- Daisy Hernandez, Outreach & Community Education Manager
- Samone Johnson, Senior Legal Advocate
- Dorkese Davis, Legal Advocate
Resident Advocates
- Katrese Adams
- Jalissa Hagood
- Debreka Hall-Woods
- Shenita Jackson
- Sheila Johnson
- Tricia-Ann Keitt
- Mary Lockett
- Jessica Manning
- LaTrond (Denise) Mitchell
- Jessica Williams
- Lydia Williams
- Sara Wright
- Rosalyn Hagan-Blige, Facilities Maintenance Specialist
