Who We Are
Vision:
SafeSpace envisions a world free of domestic violence.
SafeSpace, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, is the only state certified domestic violence center saving lives 24/7 and preventing domestic violence throughout the Treasure Coast of Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie counties. It is the local area expert in providing domestic violence services and offers a safe haven to survivors and their children as they seek refuge from physical and emotional abuse.
SafeSpace is much more than just a crisis hotline and an emergency shelter. It empowers people who have experienced domestic violence to become survivors by providing an extensive array of other programs and services, including legal assistance, financial literacy training, emotional and mental health counseling, advocacy, community outreach, and prevention education.
Why We Need Your Support
Help SafeSpace continue to open the door to a future free from violence. Help us stop the cycle of violence and empower survivors to help themselves become independent, self-sufficient and safe.
Domestic violence statistics in the U.S. are staggering.
- 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of intimate partner violence in their lifetime.
- Every minute an average of 20 people are abused by intimate partners.
- 4 women are murdered by their partners every day.
- Over 12 million people are affected by intimate partner violence every year.
- Over 15 million children are exposed to domestic violence each year.
- On an average day, domestic violence hotlines nationwide receive over 20,000 calls.
Since federal, state and local grants only cover about 50% of the agency’s expenses, SafeSpace needs your help to raise the other 50% in order to implement all the much needed programs. You can make a difference in the lives of thousands of women, men and children every year.
Treasure Coast SafeSpace Supporters 2023
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club
The 16th Annual Harbour Ridge SafeSpace Benefit, held on March 2nd, 2024, was a resounding success, netting nearly $115,000 for the programs and services provided by SafeSpace, a state-certified Domestic Violence center serving the Treasure Coast.
Pipers Landing Women’s 18 Hole Golf Association (PLWGA) held a Golf Tournament Charity Event for SafeSpace on February 21, 2023. Members of the PLWGA and other members of the Piper’s Landing community raised $26,535 at the event by sponsoring golf holes, making donations, buying raffle tickets and auction items. The event co-chaired by Nancy Wong and Rosemary Burns included a luncheon with a live auction conducted by Mike Panavas, silent auction and a tea cup raffle of over 60 items.
Mariner Sands Charity Week, Grants Chair Judith Carlson and Dee Way awarded $25,000 to SafeSpace from the funds that Mariner Sands Country Club residents join together to raise each spring for local nonprofits. SafeSpace is very grateful to receive a Charity Week grant again this year.
The Second Annual Amethyst Gala,
The Amethyst Gala is SafeSpace’s signature fundraising event of the year, and your participation is vital in continuing its mission. The Amethyst Gala featured a captivating blend of silent and live auctions, insightful presentations from leading advocates in domestic violence awareness, a delectable dinner, and much more.
Bowling For a Cause, hosted by the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office, was held on April 8, 2023 at Vero Bowl and raised over $11,000 for SafeSpace through bowling registrations and sponsorships. A total of 72 people/18 teams came to bowl and support SafeSpace. Sponsors included: Piper Aircraft, Communications International, Emerald Medical, PCP Tactical, Aqua Vida, O’Dare Boga Group, C.O.R.E., Regency Park, Tom Bakkedahl, and White Orchid.
Home Depot Give Back, on April 21 team members Treasure Coast Home Depots came to help support SafeSpace’s efforts to revitalize their Martin County Emergency Shelter. All new landscaping was donated and planted around the grounds, new landscape equipment would be donated, new furniture would be donated and built, and exterior lighting would be enhanced throughout the property.
Thank You to Our Supporters
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