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- EIN 41-1317462
- (218) 728-6481
- Po Box 3558 Duluth MN 55803-3558 USA
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Domestic Violence, Family Violence Shelters, Homeless & Housing
Mission: Provide safety, space to heal, advocacy, and empowerment for women, children and all survivors of domestic violence.
Programs: Shelter program: supported 320 unduplicated women in meeting their basic needs for safety, food, shelter and clothing, as well as provided assistance and advocacy for all women and other domestic violence victims seeking employment, housing, higher education and emotional support. Advocates provided care and one- to-one emotional support to 212 unduplicated children of women residing at the shelter in addition to meeting their basic needs for food, shelter and clothing.
safe haven resource center, which houses the legal advocacy program, provides wrap around support services for victims of domestic violence serving 1407 individuals. The legal advocacy program served 1121 victims of domestic violence by providing assistance with orders for protection, harassment orders, safety planning, resources and advocacy as they asserted their rights in civil and criminal court.
in the fall of 2016, safe haven designed and implemented a program for children who have experienced domestic violence either as a primary or secondary victim. It consists of three main parts: youth support group, mentoring, and summer camp. Healing activities include art therapy, yoga, along with trust-building team exercises, stress relief, and learning about mindfulness.