Alternatives to Violence Expands Safehouse to Address Increased Need for Survivors
Alternatives to Violence (ATV) is expanding its safehouse as part of its ongoing commitment to providing safe and supportive shelter for survivors of abuse. The safehouse, originally featuring 9 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 23 beds, will offer 12 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms after the remodel, increasing its capacity to accommodate a total of 30 individuals in need. The remodel will include a new staff bathroom and enhance office privacy, creating a more secure space for confidential meetings.
The project is being done during financially challenging times. Federal and state funding continue to be cut, but demand for help by survivors continues to increase. In 2023, the safehouse was at 100% capacity all year. Through October of 2024, the safehouse provided 4,358 safe nights of shelter to 134 individuals…