SAFE Takes on Court-Based Protection Order Preparation Services
After several community meetings and intense discussions, the District’s Office of Victims Services, the D.C. Superior Court, and other stakeholders have agreed to place critical services for domestic violence survivors with Survivors and Advocates for Empowerment (SAFE), Inc.    As of October 1, 2009, SAFE assumed responsibility for crucial aspects of court based protection order preparation services previously provided by Women Empowered Against Violence (WEAVE). <Read more...>

Give a Holiday Meal to Local Domestic Violence Victims

The leaves are changing, the air is cooling, and we're all looking forward to the coming holidays-- good food, sparkling lights, and the love and comfort of family and friends.

We know that you receive many requests at this time, asking for your support for those in our community who do not have all of the comforts that we do. However, today SAFE is asking you for only a small favor as you go about your holiday plans. When you pay a visit to your favorite local grocery store to purchase food and supplies for your holiday meal, we hope that you will take a few moments to add one important item to your shopping basket-- a gift card to your grocery store of choice, to be donated to SAFE.

So many of our clients escape a violent household with little more than the clothes on their backs. The upcoming holidays can be one of the most emotionally trying times for victims, especially those who have young children with them. The trauma of separation from their abuser and struggling to rebuild their lives is worsened by the fear that they may not be able to give their children a warm, satisfying holiday meal.

This year, when you pay a visit to your favorite grocery store to purchase your holiday food supplies, pick up a gift card to donate to SAFE. We distribute these cards to our clients who are in need, so that hunger is at least one thing they don't have to worry about. With your help, our clients and their children can have a happy holiday, too. To find out more email Katy Bristow at kbristow@dcsafe.org or call 202-408-1476.

Connect With SAFE Online

Did you know you can keep in touch with SAFE through Facebook and Twitter? If you're a Facebook user, visit our profile and become a fan-- you can keep in the loop on SAFE events, as well as news about domestic violence and the DC social service community. Click here to find us on Facebook and become a fan today!

Not a Facebook user? If you're on Twitter, you can follow us there to keep abreast of news and events, and find out about the many ways you can support our critical work of providing 24-hour crisis support services to domestic violence victims in Washington, DC. Click here to visit our profile on Twitter and start following us!

Support SAFE Every Time You Search the Internet!

We all search the web hundreds of times per month. Did you know that you could be raising $0.02 for SAFE every time you do? It may sound like a small amount, but our combined efforts could make a huge difference for SAFE-- and it's completely free to you. Visit iSearchiGive.com/DCSAFE to start supporting SAFE every time you search.

In addition, check out iGive.com-- an online shopping mall where up to 26% of each purchase goes to the charity of your choice. You pay nothing extra, and in fact you receive exclusive coupons and shopping deals through iGive.com, all the while supporting SAFE and our critical services.

See it for yourself at iSearchiGive.com/DCSAFE. While you're there, download the iSearchiGive toolbar, which can help you keep track of your individual contributions and let you know when you're visiting a site that participates in iGive's donation program.

Support SAFE Through the Combined Federal Campaign

SAFE is now a part of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) for the National Capital Area. If you are an employee with any branch of the Federal government, please support SAFE by designating charity #85855 on your campaign enrollment form this fall, and urge your friends and loved ones within the Federal government to do the same. CFC is an easy and powerful way to support the local charities you care about through either one-time or ongoing contributions. The enrollment period ends on December 15, so sign up today!