Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Gamma Omega Chapter Donates Bedding

Through Alpha Kappa Alpha's "Global Leadership Through Timeless Service" program, The Women's Safe House received all new bedding for the entire shelter from these generous donors and volunteers. Thank you AKA!

Spirit of St. Louis Women's Fund Annual Grant Celebration

The Women's Safe House was awarded $20,000 on May 14th 2012 at a formal reception at Washington University. Pictured above is Executive Director Sylvia J. Jackson with SOS founder and former board president Shelby Schagrin. To view more event coverage visit the Town & Style website.

Wells Fargo Advisors Volunteers Make Multiple Service Visits this Spring

During two visits in May and one in June, employees from Wells Fargo Advisors rolled up their sleeves to work on miscellaneous cleaning, sorting, and painting projects throughout our organization. Thank you Wells Fargo Advisors for making our spring cleaning easy this year!

Swank Motion Pictures Volunteers Participate in United Way Days of Caring

To commemorate their 75th anniversary, employees from Swank were given paid days off to engage in community service activities at local non-profit organizations. During their enthusiastic visit volunteers painted our hallways making our facilities just a bit brighter for families escaping domestic violence. Thank you Swank for your hard work!

MICDS Maintenance Crew Volunteers Return for More

The highly skilled MICDS Maintenance Crew returned this year to fix, paint, patch, clean, and support our facilities from the floor to the ceiling during a United Way Days of Caring project. Thank you MICDS for your strong hands and caring hearts!

Taiwanese Presbyterian Church Volunteers

Members of the Taiwanese Presbyterian Church pitched in to sort a heaping helping of donations. Their visit allowed our women to more easily find the items they need upon arrival. Thank you to our diligent and enthusiastic friends who have become regular volunteers and donors to our mission.

Serve with Liberty (Mutual)

Liberty Mutual celebrated 100 years of serving insurance clients by serving the community! Thank you to our new friends who worked tirelessly on a number of facilities, cleaning, and sorting projects.

Alex Lloyd is Voice for Children

Girl Scout Alex Lloyd recorded audio books and provided other treats for our children residents this spring as part of her Silver Award Project. Pictured above is Alex Lloyd and Valerie Beckett, Development Specialist.

Jewish Women International Support Women This Mother's Day

Thank you to Jewish Women International for your yearly donation of a gorgeous floral bouquet for our women on Mother's Day. Its vibrant colors brought joy to all those who entered our building!

Two Men & A Truck Package Goods with a Purpose

Through their Movers for Mom's Mother's Day initiative, Two Men & A Truck engaged local schools as donation drop-off sites for toiletries, cleaning products, baby care items, etc. The company then carefully packaged these donations into individual move-in kits as gifts for women as they move out of domestic violence shelters and into their new homes. Thank you Two Men & A Truck for engaging the community in such a creative way to support our families!

Congratulations to Sarah Hellmann, partner at Husch Blackwell, and founder of The Women's Safe House legal clinic in partnership with Husch Blackwell. Sarah has been acknowledged for her work in litigation by Missouri Lawyers Weekly through their 14th Annual Women's Justice Awards.

Missouri Lawers Media Awards link and Sarah Hellmann Office link

Thank you for supporting our Record-Breaking 35th anniversary celebration!

Thank you to Jim Peich and his enthusiastic crew of volunteers from Edward Jones who adopted one of our residential units. Through a generous donation from Edward Jones and the volunteers involved our Assisted Living Unit was completely redone from head to toe! Take a look at the slideshow documenting this transformation.

United Way Campaign Video Features Survivor from
The Women's Safe House

The night Trinette departed for The Women’s Safe House, she walked nearly a mile in the harsh winter cold with daughter Tiara, a suitcase, a diaper bag, and a car seat in tow. Although her journey to The Women’s Safe House was long, exhausting, and dark, when she arrived staff greeted Trinette and her daughter with a loving embrace. Click on image above to view 2011 United Way Campaign video

Do Good Adventure: Service Driven!

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Hermann London Real Estate Hosts Halloween 5K Benefiting The Women’s Safe House

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Through Multiple Local Partnerships The Women's Safe House Provides Renewed Comforts for Survivors of Abuse

In partnership with Phillips Furniture, Operation Food Search, The Women of AT&T, and The Assistance League, the Safe House received new commercial-grade mattresses and mattress covers to update our facility.  Pictured above is one of the 25 community volunteers who helped with the move-in date.

National Association of Tax Professionals Raises Over $27,000 for The Women's Safe House During Their National Conference

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Members of the Archway Links host Cocktail Party at Neiman Marcus to Benefit The Women's Safe House

Guest enjoyed shopping specials, gift bags, and make-overs while engaging with key House staff about issues facing women escaping abuse. The Links have been actively supportive of our mission for more than a year as regular volunteers. Pictured above is Sylvia J. Jackson, Executive Director of The Women's Safe House.

Mary Kay Foundation Donates $20,000 to The Women's Safe House

"We are making great strides toward our goal of the eradication of domestic violence from the world. With persistance and deterination we can surely acheive it together! Thank you for all you do to help bring an end to this tragic strain on our society. You are making a difference!" ~ Micheal Lunceford, President of the Mary Kay Foundation

Archway Links Raise Funds through Fashion

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19th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting The Women's Safe House

The 19th Annual Golf Tournament was a success raising over $27,000 to support families escaping violence. For the first time in years we were completely booked with eager golfers and we were delighted with our new venue, Forest Park. Pictured above are event staff from The Women's Safe House and planning committee members.

Saks Fifth Avenue Hosts Fundraiser for Survivors of Abuse

Ann Brashares, author of the famed movie and book series, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, visited St Louis for an exclusive reading, book signing, and fundraiser benefiting The Women's Safe House.  Saks Fifth Avenus partnered with Left Bank Books to host this special evening, Brio Tuscan Grille provided light appetizers, and St Louis Wine Market & Tasting Room served wine.  Both Saks Fifth Avenue and Left Bank Books donated 10% of all sales from the evening to The Women's Safe House.

Tacky Tourist photos from Tropical Nights Gala

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View Photos from Broken Silence: Reflections of Love and Other Diversions

Local artists, poets, and musicians gathered at the Regional Arts Commission to bring domestic abuse into the forefront during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. All seats were taken, leaving standing room only for a sell-out crowd of 150. All performances evoked messages of rising above violence; each piece honored survivors in its own way. Attendees were provided with information on the warning signs of abuse, stages of leaving a harmful relationship, and myths about domestic violence. Event organizer and survivor, Torri Brown, recruited local talent — David A.N Jackson “D’Poet,” Kels Da Poet, Maria Elena, Maurice Minor “Invisible Man,” Bellawords, El Thought, Rita Reinhardt, Meka, Jenny David, Sister Taraji, Knowledge, and Chadsity “2B” Adams — to perform without compensation. This event was held in partnership with Lydia’s House with support from the National Council for Jewish Women.