Causes: Domestic Violence, Family Violence Shelters, Homeless & Housing, Housing & Shelter

Mission: Motivated by Christ's love, our mission is to end domestic abuse.

Results: Since 1990, Safe Haven has helped individuals find hope and healing from domestic abuse. We served over 3000 individuals last year through emergency shelter, and through non-residential programs. Our education and prevention program reaches approximately 5,000 people every year.

Target demographics: Individuals who have experienced domestic abuse.

Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 3000 victims and survivors of domestic violence

Geographic areas served: West Michigan (Primarily Kent County)

Programs: - Emergency Shelter for individuals whose lives are in danger from domestic violence. - Supportive Services including crisis intervention, safety planning, one-on-one counseling, referrals for housing, legal, and employment assistance. - Children's programming for children in shelter or out of shelter that helps them better express their feelings, build their self-esteem, and learn that the abuse they witnessed was not their fault. - Support groups for individuals to help them learn about the dynamics and effects of domestic abuse while getting support from others who have shared similar experiences. - Community education programming to churches, businesses, schools, agencies and other community groups to raise awareness about the problem of domestic abuse and ways the community can support victims of abuse.