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
October 23, 2019
Why Doesn't She Just Leave?
There are many reasons why a person might choose to stay in an abusive relationship. Just because they stay doesn’t mean that they like the abuse or...
December 16, 2018
Your Support Matters!
Each year over 400 adults and children are able to find the courage needed to escape their abusive homes and seek out the safety net of the Shelter...
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