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Decades of Experience to Offer Support
Over the last 45 years, SAFE Shelter has been a respected resource for area women, men, and children who need support to escape domestic violence. Over the years, there have been many changes in the way we support domestic violence victims, but the most unfortunate reality is that the demand for our services continues to grow. One core need remains the same- each victim needs a circle of safe support around them so they can break free from their traumatic experience and end the cycle of violence for a stable future. Every Domestic Violence victim has a unique story with unique needs, but most require a circle of safe support, including:
Emergency and Transitional Housing
Meals, clothing, and other basic needs
Help with transportation & childcare
Individual & Family Counseling Sessions
Life-skills support to make lasting changes
Donate to Support Our Families
SAFE Shelter offers hope
On average, every 6 hours, 365 days a year, someone reaches out to us for support. Your donations help us meet the recurring needs of people in crisis.
All families deserve hope for their future and a safe place to call home. Your support allows us to create that home for those experiencing domestic violence in our community and shine hope where there was darkness.
Together, we can provide life-saving services, safety, and a nurturing home to the domestic violence victims and their children who need us most.
Adopt-A-Room Program
SAFE Shelter has 48 beds and is nearly always at capacity, which takes a toll on the bedrooms with all those moms and kids coming through. That means that 12 client bedrooms housing women and children in an emergency domestic violence situation can be adopted.
Help underwrite the cost of a SAFE Shelter bedroom for one year with your charitable donation. Please click the button below to learn more about our Adopt-a-Room initiative.
Donation and Gift Information
If you’d like to make an online monetary contribution to SAFE Shelter, please use the button below to be directed to our affiliate provider, Good World Now. You may also mail check donations for your tax-deductible contribution to: SAFE Shelter P.O. Box 61119 Savannah, GA 31420.
Top Needs Right Now
- Baby formula:
- Enfamil: Gentlease & Sensitive
- Similac: Sensitive varieties
- Baby teethers
- Baby diapers (size 4 and up)
- New baby bottles
- Baby wipes
- Pull-ups — all sizes
- Pacifiers – (all ages)
- Bath and hand towels, washcloths
Physical Donations
We schedule donation drop-offs by appointment only. Please contact our shelter to schedule.
General items needed on a regular basis include trash bags, paper products, hygiene products, towels, bed sheets and bedding, laundry detergent, new or used cell phones, cleaning supplies, and snacks.
Amazon Wishlist
We have an ongoing Amazon wishlist for some of our top needs at the shelter. Please use the Amazon wishlist link below to review and make a contribution.
Tribute Gifts
Help SAFE Shelter and honor someone in your life with a meaningful gift.
Memorials: If you have lost a loved one, consider honoring their life with a gift to SAFE Shelter. We will send a card to notify the family of your gift “In memory of their loved one.”
Honoraria: Celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or wedding with a gift to SAFE Shelter. We will acknowledge your gift with a special message from you if you include one with your donation.
Click the Donate button below to start the donation process. PLEASE be sure to include the type of donation (memorial/honoraria) and the name and address where you would like the acknowledgement to be sent in the “Purpose” field on the page.
SAFE Shelter is an independent, unaffiliated 501(c) 3 organization and all donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by the law.
Stock Donations
For many people, significant income tax advantages are available from making gifts of appreciated publicly traded securities or IRA required minimum distributions directly to a charity. Talk to your tax specialist for details. Safe Shelter Center for Domestic Violence Services, Inc. has been designated a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation by the Internal Revenue Service.
Fundraising
If you’d like to host a fundraiser or resource drive, we would gladly provide promotional materials if needed.
Resource drive initiatives may include preparing meals, making care bags, hygiene drives, baby care drives, school supply drives, and toy drives.
Volunteer With Us
Crisis Line Volunteers
· Help answer calls at our shelter or outreach location.
· On-site training provided by our staff and RAs.
· Training varies by location, and we’ll make sure you get the right training based on whether you prefer to answer crisis calls at one site or be available where needed.
Become a Tutor
· Subjects can be simple reading, spelling, vocabulary, math, social studies, science, etc.
· Most children need support with early learning fundamentals.
· CPR certification is required for this role.
Clothes Closet Helpers
· Sort, organize, and put out donated items for clients.
· Track inventory.
· Keep the essential closet spaces clean and welcoming.
Event Volunteers
· Event volunteers are needed for special events.
· Help us with our holiday events like Mother’s Day, Christmas, and more by volunteering at off-site events and activities.
· Prep for community events and fundraising events.
· Background check and CPR certification may be required for certain locations.
Outreach Reception Support
· Lend a hand when our outreach staff are in court by managing calls and the office.
· Manage scheduled donations.
· Greet people and help with basic office tasks.
Admin Support Volunteers
· Help with office work, reception, and organizing client and donation databases.
· Assist in prepping for upcoming events.
Shelter Support Volunteers
· Assist clients with everyday needs.
· Organize and file paperwork.
· Help prep and cook dinner.
· Keep common areas clean and tidy.
Lean In For Help
Please visit our Community Resources page for more information about local support networks that are available to help you and your loved ones.
Lean In For Help
Please visit our Community Resources page for more information about local support networks that are available to help you and your loved ones.
