Who We Are
The Shelter offers a variety of trauma-informed services designed to empower the victims of domestic violence and to create a community of support.
Recent News
July 09, 2026
Announcing our New Volunteer Training in August
Looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community? Interested in supporting the Shelter for Help in Emergency’s mission to end intimate...
June 22, 2026
Fresh Start Fund featured on NBC 29News!
Thank you to Kyndall Hansen for covering our Fresh Start Fund on NBC29 News. Watch her interview with Executive Director Anna Mendez...
March 25, 2026
Make a gift to the Shelter through your IRA.
What is a QCD? A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) allows individuals who are 70½ or older to donate up to $111,000 in tax year 2026 directly...
1979
Founded
in Charlottesville
5,000+
Volunteer hours
per year
1,200+
Hotline calls
per year
5,000
Nights of safe shelter
per year
400
Adults & children served
per year


