How We Use Your Contributions

We accept donations for general operating costs and for specific programs. If you wish to give to a specific program, please note which program when donating online, or on your check or in the space provided on the Donation Form (pdf) if you are mailing your donation.

Please be assured that $0.86 of every dollar is used to provide direct services for the victims of domestic violence at Safe Shelter. If you would like to see how we spend your money, review the 2008 Annual Report (pdf).

Your donations make it possible for Safe Shelter to provide protection, intervention and support to individuals affected by domestic abuse.

• $50 provides a personal care kit of toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, hairbrush, diapers and a change of clothing for a victim who has fled her home with no money.

• $100 enables a client to attend an 8 week support group.

• $150 provides new bedding for shelter residents.

• $250 provides services to a child who has witnessed a violent act.

• $500 allows an advocate to prepare a client for a court appearance and to support them in court.

• $1,000 provides shelter for a woman and child for 30 days.

Donations of appliances, household items and other materials are a tremendous support to our programs. For more information, please see our wish list. Items may be dropped off at our Outreach Office during normal business hours: 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.