SAFE

Our mission is to interrupt the cycle of abuse by cultivating safety, healing, and just outcomes for those impacted. SAFEline: 512.267.7233

[SAFE @SAFEatx]

With deep sadness, we are sharing that the Forensic Nursing program at Eloise House will end its services on June 8, 2026 due to funding shortfalls.

Our advocacy services will continue without interruption.

For more, see: https://t.co/pTV6aprvaB

[SAFE @SAFEatx]

One of the two shelters that SAFE operates could close this fall. The shelter helps women who have been threatened by their partners with extreme violence. It served more than 500 people in the last year, half of them children.

[SAFE @SAFEatx]

We will continue to sound the alarms as we work with our community partners to fully fund SAFE's life-saving programs in Austin. https://t.co/A4JO3rS9m6

[SAFE @SAFEatx]

SAFE Futures, a program that helps keep children from being placed into foster care during the adjudication of domestic violence cases, could also close this summer.

[CentralTexasFoodBank @CTXFoodBank]

April marks both Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

We’re proud to partner with @SAFEatx to support survivors with access to nourishing food and care as they rebuild.

If you or someone you know needs help: https://t.co/vmoPzRIk94

[Congressman Greg Casar @RepCasar]

Austinites facing domestic violence deserve a safe place to go.

On the city council I led the effort to open this shelter, and I will not accept it closing now.

Austin elected officials at all levels must come together to save it.
https://t.co/8d9t8kLL17

[Luz Moreno-Lozano @LuzMorenoLozano]

For many families, @SAFEatx gave them security. A safe place to live, access to counseling services, and help moving to the next step.

But the nonprofit is down $4M forcing it to end some of those programs.

@KUT has the latest ⬇️

https://t.co/DNrx8pbzCm

[SAFE @SAFEatx]

SAFE provides vital public services to the greater Austin community, but during the last year we have lost millions of dollars in funding, and the infrastructure we’ve built to support survivors of violence is at stake.

Please share this news widely. https://t.co/340ONxfX9D

[SAFE @SAFEatx]

This #AmplifyAustin, we are highlighting Gloria and Sebastian's story because on any given night, SAFE’s emergency shelter waitlist has around 100 people on it, nearly half of whom are children. Your donation can provide survivors a safe place to heal.

https://t.co/EX6gyV5YTb

[SAFE @SAFEatx]

With the help of SAFE and our permanent supportive housing, Gloria is not only safe herself, she is breaking the cycle of generations of abuse by caring for her grandson, Sebastian. #AmplifyAustin

[SAFE @SAFEatx]

Mark your calendar for SAFE's Gallery of Hope Gala on Saturday, February 28 at the JW Marriott.

Together we will celebrate the artwork and beauty of each survivor's journey to safety and community.

Get your tickets at https://t.co/xxaIpVdLPv.

[SAFE @SAFEatx]

Tonight, SAFE will house nearly 1,000 people in Austin, and more than half are children.

Thousands more are searching for safety, stability, and a place to exhale. Your year-end gift means safety can start sooner.

Give at https://t.co/EePcmwKSWh

[SAFE @SAFEatx]

Please consider giving to SAFE this holiday season. Every dollar you give provides shelter and safety for survivors. If everyone in Austin gave $1 per month -- $12 per year -- it would be enough to cover SAFE's entire operating budget.

Give today at https://t.co/EePcmwKl6J.

[SAFE @SAFEatx]

We're hoping to raise $60,000 for Giving Tuesday. As of noon, we're at $7,500. Can you donate to support survivors of domestic violence in Austin?

https://t.co/bsrIJwxf0O

[SAFE @SAFEatx]

Every dollar you give to SAFE on this #GivingTuesday means so much more than you know. It can fund our entire operating budget for a year.

Give at https://t.co/bsrIJwxf0O

[SAFE @SAFEatx]

SAFE nominated Gloria Villeda for Austin American-Statesman's Season for Caring. Gloria is a survivor of domestic violence and trying to break the cycle of abuse by taking care of her grandson, Sebastian.

Read their story and donate: https://t.co/MvLoEpohuF

[SAFE @SAFEatx]

Last week, SAFE's CEO Julia Spann retired after nearly 30 years of dedication to the agency.

Julia, we wish you the best in retirement and many days spent in your happy place amongst the flowers of your beautiful garden!

[SAFE @SAFEatx]

🫶 THANK YOU, @HEB! Texas' favorite grocery store generously donated much-needed items to the SAFE warehouse last month. All of this will go to good use for survivors needing a fresh start.