This month we’ve highlighted our Community Living Team! This awesome team staffs and maintains our shelters, ensuring that those fleeing domestic violence have a safe place to stay. Luckily, this team was able to take some time away from their busy schedules for an interview about the work that they do and why!
November is Native American Heritage month! This month we want to acknowledge and celebrate the numerous contributions that Native American people have given to both the United States and world!
Safe Harbor's Board of Directors and staff are excited to announce our new CEO, Danny Varat, who will join us in our work to influence a culture where all people feel safe and valued in their relationships.
Our Help Line is experiencing a high volume of calls. Learn how you can help us out!
Here at Safe Harbor, we choose to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic individuals, especially in the face of abuse and domestic violence. So we’d like to share a story of strength and resilience from a former client; we’ll call her May.
The Resale Shop’s purpose is to raise money each month for Safe Harbor, clothe and provide our clients with material goods, and offer amazing thrift to our community. The life cycle of a donated good is not commonly known and we desire to offer a small glimpse into that process.
The Safe Harbor Help Line Advocates serve as the first touchpoint with callers who are seeking help and support for domestic violence and are an essential part to Safe Harbor services. Many of our Help Line Advocates are volunteers with a passion for aiding abuse survivors or interns looking to experience non-profit work while studying human service related fields.
Our Housing Assistance Program (HAP) is available to survivors of domestic violence needing assistance with housing support who are currently engaged in Safe Harbor’s shelter and/or community-based programs. HAP provides secure and stable housing to survivors and their children by providing a percentage of rental and utility assistance.
“I didn’t know that I was being abused because my definition of abuse looked different. My husband pushed me, but most of my suffering was verbal and psychological. I left my husband to protect our young daughter. Almost immediately I felt the weight of his oppression begin to lift. I could see a difference in my daughter as well. Then he broke into my home and assaulted me in-front of her.
I sought help and was led to Safe Harbor. My daughter and I are in counseling now. I am sorting out the mess that abuse has caused. I am finding my voice and seeking opportunities to grow and better my life as well as my daughter's. She will gauge her self-worth from my own self-worth. I must show her that she deserves the best, by expecting the best for myself.
Many years I suffered in silence. By telling my story and being honest with friends and family, I am taking control of my life again.”
MAKE A GIFTWhen you give to Safe Harbor, 82 cents of every dollar goes directly to our intervention services and prevention initiatives to break the cycle of domestic abuse in the Upstate of South Carolina. |
BOOK A SPEAKERWe are available to provide domestic abuse education and information about Safe Harbor’s services through speaking engagements, trainings, workshops and awareness campaigns. |
SUPPORT OUR SHOPSafe Harbor Resale Shop operates solely on donations from our generous community. Donations are tax deductible and make a difference in the lives of our clients. |
DONATE FURNITUREYour donated furniture can support our clients as they transition out of our programs and start a new life, and can also raise money for Safe Harbor by going to our Resale Shop to be re-sold. |
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