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24/7 HelpLine: 734-995-5444 If you are in immediate danger, call 911. |
Linea de Apoyo de 24 horas: 734-995-5444 Si esta en grave peligro, llame a 911. |
As we reach the midpoint of the year, I am feeling especially grateful for the strength and commitment of our community.
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security’s Intimate Partner Violence Summit, where I listened to powerful presentations from the family of Gina Bryant and from Samantha Stites. Their stories were deeply moving and served as an important reminder of the impact that violence has on individuals, families, and entire communities. They also underscored a message that those of us in this work know well: believing survivors matters, and community action can save lives.
What stayed with me most was the collective commitment in the room. People came together not only to learn, but to consider how each of us can play a role in creating safer communities. I am grateful to live and work in a community that recognizes the importance of these conversations and is willing to come together to advance meaningful change.
For those interested in learning more, I encourage you to visit Journey for Gina (www.journey4gina.com) and BeeKeeper’s Advocacy (www.beekeepersadvocacy.org), two organizations working to raise awareness, support survivors, and inspire action to prevent intimate partner violence.
That spirit of community action is also reflected in an important milestone for SafeHouse Center. This year marks our 50th anniversary. For five decades, our work has been sustained by a community that believes survivors deserve safety, support, and dignity. While much has changed over the years, that commitment remains as strong as ever.
This October, we look forward to celebrating 50 years of impact, partnership, and hope. We hope you will join us as we honor our history, recognize the people who have made this work possible, and look ahead to the future we continue to build together.
This special evening will bring together the community that has shaped and sustained this work to celebrate fifty years of advocacy, support, and social change. Together, we will honor the people who helped build our history, recognize the impact of this work today, and invest in a future where survivors continue to have access to the support they need to thrive.
For tickets and/or sponsorship opportunities: click button below or for any questions, please contact Sara Schultz: saras@safehousecenter.org.
Whether you have been part of SafeHouse Center’s journey for many years or are connecting with our mission for the first time, we hope you will join us for this memorable evening and help build the next chapter of advocacy, support, and social change.
The Greater Ann Arbor Quilt Guild is launching its annual Quilt Sale to benefit SafeHouse Center at our evening celebration! Shop beautiful, handcrafted quilts while supporting vital services for survivors. Stay tuned for sale details!
You’re Invited to Our Open House!
Join us as we open our doors and celebrate the people who make our mission possible.
Whether you’ve been part of our journey for years or are just getting to know our organization, we’d love to welcome you for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and community.
Come explore our space, meet our team, learn more about our programs, and see the impact your support makes possible. Enjoy light refreshments, connect with fellow supporters, and discover ways to get involved.
Date: Thursday, Aug 13
Time: 3-6pm
Location: 4100 Clark Rd., Ann Arbor MI 48105
This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make new connections, and celebrate the work we’re accomplishing together.
The Greater Ann Arbor Quilt Guild will have quilts for sale!
We hope you’ll join us!
SafeHouse Center has a Speaker’s Bureau program that can provide a free speaker or information table representative at your next event.
Contact Laura at speakerbureau@safehousecenter.org or click here to learn more.
You can find a SafeHouse Center table at the following locations:
Ypsilanti Pride 2026
East Cross Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Saturday, July 18 | 2 PM – 10 PM
Depot Town
Ann Arbor Art Fair 2026
Find SafeHouse Center in the Non-Profit Area off Liberty St.
Thursday, July 16 | 10 AM – 9 PM
Friday, July 17 | 10 AM – 9 PM
Saturday, July 18 | 10 AM – 8 PM
Ann Arbor Pride 2026
Saturday, August 1 | 12 PM – 9 PM
Downtown Ann Arbor
For more information on where to find us, click here.
We are also at Ypsilanti Farmers Market on Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer.
We are at the Sunday Artisan Market in Kerrytown once a month until the fall.
Other events:
Saturday, July 18 11:30 AM-1:30 PM Zeta Zeta Sigma Ann Arbor BIPOC Mental Health Wellness Expo
at Huron Valley Pace – 2940 Ellsworth Rd, Ypsilanti
Saturday, August 22 12-6pm OCED Parkridge Summer Fest and Joe Dulin Community Day
at Parkridge Park – Ypsilanti
We are now accepting applications for our HYBRID Fall 2026 CORE training. Volunteer opportunities are IN-PERSON in ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN. Remote opportunities are not available.
We encourage you to attend one of our virtual volunteer information sessions Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. You may register for the date that works best for you.
SafeHouse Center’s training requires that direct service volunteers attend all core and specialized program sessions. Non-direct service volunteers participate in select sessions. Accommodations for absences are not available.
There are two categories of volunteer opportunities: Direct Services and Non-Direct Services.
Direct Service programs let volunteers work with survivors and their children. All roles include crisis intervention work.
Non-Direct Service programs allow volunteers to interact with community members and donors, without directly working with survivors.
Applications are currently being accepted. All application materials must be submitted by Friday, September 4.
Please review the volunteer position descriptions and expectations to determine which opportunity best fits your interests and availability.
To apply for a direct service volunteer position, please use the following link.
To apply for the non-direct service volunteer program, click on this link.
If you require a different training session or program, you are welcome to join the January 2027 waitlist.
As you move through the application process, we encourage you to check your spam folder regularly, as important follow-up emails may occasionally be filtered there.
Thank you to our donors and volunteers for your continued support! Your contributions allow us to continue to offer free and confidential services to survivors.
A special thank you to all who sponsored and/or attended our Fresh Start Breakfast.
