SAVANNAH, GA - SAFE Shelter Center for Domestic Violence Services is issuing an urgent plea for help from the community. The Shelter’s clothes closet is critically low on new undergarments, particularly underwear in all women’s sizes, and socks for women and children.

“These are among the most requested items at our shelter, yet they are consistently the hardest to keep in stock,” said Shannon Bates, Chief Executive Officer of SAFE Shelter. “We are calling on our community to help us meet this immediate and ongoing need. A simple donation of new underwear or socks can offer comfort and dignity to a survivor taking their first step toward safety.”

Since 1979, SAFE Shelter has remained the only shelter in Savannah dedicated solely to victims of intimate partner violence and their underage children. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the Shelter offers lifesaving, confidential services at no cost to victims, helping them find safety, stability, and the resources to rebuild their lives.

Community members can help in the following ways:

Shop the Amazon Wishlist: Items can be purchased and shipped directly to SAFE Shelter by visiting:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DHNSWOGETAN2
Donate Locally: To coordinate a drop-off of new undergarments or socks, please contact Carrie Kaplan at 912-527-9612 or email ckaplan@safeshelter.org
Contribute Online: Monetary donations are also welcome and can be made securely at:
https://safeshelter.org/donate/

Domestic violence impacts the entire community. While many cases go unreported, over 2,500 incidents of domestic violence are reported each year in the Savannah area alone. SAFE Shelter’s work is only possible through the generosity of individuals and organizations who believe that everyone deserves a life free from violence. All contributions are tax deductible, and every donation directly benefits SAFE Shelter clients.

“You can be a part of the solution,” said Bates. “Your support gives hope, safety, and a path forward to families who need it most.”

Mark Robertson