Project Safe Inc.

Project Safe October Needs List Bleach Floor Cleaner All purpose cleaner... Dish soap Clorox wipes Women's underwear (all sizes) Aluminum foil Laundry detergent Ziploc bags Umbrellas Clothes hampers Toilet paper Paper towels Triple A batteries To donate, please bag or box your items and bring them to the Thrift Store during business hours (Monday-Saturday 11 am- 5 pm). Please indicate they are items for shelter. Do not leave donations if the store is closed as they may get stolen or weather-damaged. Project Safe Thrift Store: (706) 425-8863 Project Safe Hotline: 706-543-3331

¿SabÍa que Project Safe tiene una defensora bilingüe que apoya a clientes en ambos nuestro Refugio y Outreach? También tenemos servicios para traducir disponible para nuestra línea directa para cualquier idioma. Project Safe Línea Directa: 706-543-3331 Servicios de Divulgación Proveemos a clientes con apoyo continuo y recursos que ellos necesitan para desarrollar sus propios planes y alcanzar esas metas. Referimos a clientes a Divulgación para los siguentes servicios: conseja...ría individual, grupos de apoyo, Ordenes de Protección Temporal, abogacía general comunitaria, referencias, recursos y apoyo continuo. Trabajamos junto contigo para cumplir sus necesidades individuales. Nuestros defensores trabajan contigo para desarrollar un pan comprensivo y equiparte con herramientas que necesitas para mantenerte segura/o. See more

A pillar of Project Safe's mission is education and prevention. You can help us achieve this part of our mission by participating in Who Are You Thinking Of? How to participate: Step 1: Think of a relationship. Step 2: Think of a number symbolic to that relationship.... Step 3: Donate that number monthly or quarterly to Project Safe. Step 4: Share your story on social media and challenge five of your friends to do the same! Tag us (insert org's tag) and @projectsafe and #WAYTO #ProjectSafeAthens See more

#WAYTO Go Erin! Giving us all the feels! Erin is donating because, "Today I'm thinking of my amazingly creative, Armchair Expert obsessed, soccer-coaching, garden-tending, meal-planning, community-minded, fellow caffeine-addicted partner in crime and in life Joshua Podvin. As Ben Folds said, I am the luckiest! In honor of our October 29th wedding anniversary I'm donating $10.29 a month to Project Safe. Friends, who are you thinking of?" Thank you to Erin for your donation and for sharing Who Are You Thinking Of! Want to participate in #WAYTO? Visit www.project-safe.org/wayto or text WAYTO to 41444 for more information.

"Survivors of abuse return to their abusive partners an average of 7 times before they leave for good." source: The Hotline Need to talk to someone who will listen? Project Safe Hotline: 706-543-3331... Project Safe Teen Textline: 706-765-8019 See more

Supporting Survivors, as a third party. Do you know someone who is experiencing domestic violence? Here are a few tips on how you can support them. 1.) Study up! "Understanding the dynamics of domestic violence is important when supporting a person in an abusive relationship. Abuse is about power and control; part of maintaining that power and control requires the breaking down of a victim’s self-esteem and sense of self-worth. Leaving the relationship may seem like an easy ...solution, but it’s important to recognize that leaving can be a very dangerous and challenging time for a victim. Many victims do not feel they have a choice; they are tied to their partners due to finances, children, housing, disability, fear or even love." 2.) Tell your loved one that you are concerned This can be a really difficult conversation to have, but you can start by simply saying, I’ve noticed that your partner doesn’t let you go out as much/has been physical with you lately/etc. and I’m concerned about that. Is there anything you want to talk about? 3.) Listen and support their decisions "An abuser is constantly taking away their partner's right to make their own choices...it can be really beneficial to model healthy behaviors for your friend or family member." 4.) Encourage small steps, and help them find options specific to their needs If you've used your knowledge of resources and need more, you can help your loved one locate other options. Athens, GA resources include: Project Safe Hotline: 706-543-3331 Project Safe Textline: 706-765-8019 The Cottage (sexual assault and children's advocacy center): 1-877-363-1912 National resources include: The Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE 5.) Make sure to take care of yourself, too! It's very easy to put too much responsibility on your shoulders. Our hotline is available 24/7 for emotional support, resource gathering, self-care tips, and anything else you'd like to talk about. #dvam See more

#WAYTO Go Betsy! "I'm donating $51 in honor of 3 people: Barb & Dick Reeves-my parents-who have been married for 51 years and exemplify love and mutual respect; and my sister Linda, who passed at age 51 from ovarian cancer and was the person who always kept our extended family connected." Thank you to Betsy for your donation and for sharing Who Are You Thinking Of! Want to participate in #WAYTO? Visit www.project-safe.org/wayto or text WAYTO to 41444 for more information.

This Month in History | October 22, 1997 "Herstory" an art gallery hosted at the Quality Warehouse, opened in October. The show featured 20 of Athens most talented women. Sculptures, paintings, poetry, and mixed media all highlighted the tragedy of abuse against women. Domestic violence happens year-round; and though October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we want to encourage everyone to believe survivors and advocate for the safety of all people. ... If you have a story that you want to share, Project Safe believes you. To talk with a trained advocate, call 706-543-3331 or text "Hello" to 706-765-8019. #dvam

Reason # 32 to tell us Who Are You Thinking Of? Clients enrolled in the Rapid Re-housing and Transitional Housing Programs were able to get jobs, pay off debt, save for the future, or re-enroll in post-secondary institutions in 2019. Project Safe Hotline: 706-543-3331 Project Safe Textline: 706-765-8019

Project Safe + Breaking Silence Presents: "Understanding the Connection between Teen Dating Violence and Domestic Violence" When: Wednesday, 10/28, 12pm. ... This presentation will define teen dating violence, analyze the similarities and difference between adult domestic violence and teen dating violence, and discuss unique barriers that teens face surrounding abusive relationships. This presentation is open to teachers, professionals serving youth, and parents. To register for virtual presentation, please complete the registration here: https://tinyurl.com/brkingsilence

WAYTO GO, Sarah Anne Sarah Anne is joining our #WAYTO campaign and honoring a loved one's birthday with a monthly donation. Thanks for sharing your story and gifts with Project Safe. Who Is Sarah Anne Thinking Of? ... "I’m thinking of my mom and donating $9.27 a month to celebrate what would have been her 60th birthday this year. In the 14 years that we had together on this earth, she made sure to impress upon me how important it is to serve the world around you with the gifts that you’ve been given. She is one of the many reasons that I support Project Safe today."

So grateful to be the beneficiary! Thank you to Alpha Chi Omega - The University of Georgia!

Community Shout-Out: Give Back Real Estate Who? Give Back Real Estate is dedicated to helping you find the home of your dreams. They also believe wholeheartedly in giving back to the Athens community. Give Back Realty has donated over $500K to Athens nonprofits since 2017! How? Each Give Back Real Estate agent has agreed to give 10% of their commission on every transaction to a non-profit in the Athens community. Project Safe is grateful to be one of many nonprofits to have r...eceived donations from this amazing organization! Community Involvement: Donations like those we receive from Give Back Real Estate are so important to the function of our organization. They allow us to serve our clients, celebrate survivors, and honor healthy relationships. We love that Give Back Real Estate Agents let us know they're thinking of us when they sell homes! Who Are You Thinking Of? Is our way of honoring and spreading positivity about healthy relationships, while raising money for the survivors of domestic violence we work with. Text 'WAYTO' to 41444 to donate or check out our other #WAYTO posts for more instructions! See more

Thank you Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated (Official) for your generosity!