Safe Shores Goes Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Oct. 1 Safe Shores Prevention Team members to participate in Paint the Town Purple, hosted by DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Oct. 2 DC Council’s presents […]
Safe Shores News (August 2018)
HEY THERE! We’ve been #ProtectingKids365 with your support! See how. Serving the Latinx Community Reaching Latinx communities in D.C. means being prepared to first learn from the community to then […]
Hey, Dads, We See What You’re Doing There!
While the greeting card, chocolate candy, and flower industries haven’t caught up with all that fathers do, we see you, dads, and we gotchu! The Hallmark selection may be limited, […]
The Spaces That Can Ease Childhood Trauma
Mimi Kirk Mar 29, 2018 Children’s Advocacy Centers make sure kids only have to tell their story of abuse once. On a recent visit to Safe Shores, a Washington, D.C., […]
Good Things Happen When We Partner For Kids
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Caregivers, Kids and Staff Find Joy on the Ice
“I’m gonna remember this day forever,” Tally, age nine, said to Erin McGuinness, Prevention & Outreach Director, and Gerald Versey, Prevention & Outreach Associate. “Seriously, when I’m 68, I will […]
Fall 2017 Newsletter
Growing and innovating because of kids like Annie Annie, a 12-year-old girl with fears no child should have, fled her home one night to escape her father’s sexual abuse. She […]
Summer 2017 Newsletter
This newsletter explores ways to ensure child safety at summer camps and programs, highlights recent events, and has information on Girls’ Night Out, an event in support of Safe Shores!
Girls’ Night Out by Shawn Yancy: the ultimate party for a cause!
Girls’ Night Out is an annual event hosted by Fox 5 DC’s Shawn Yancy to support charities that improve the lives of women and children in the DMV area – Safe Shores is this year’s beneficiary! Find out more information and join us at the event on August 12th.
Safe Shores’ #Pack2School Drive 2017!
Back to school time will be here before we know it and Safe Shores is gearing up for our annual Pack2School Drive to collect supplies for children affected by abuse in DC. Find out how you can get involved in our drive and join our #Pack2School event on August 2nd!
Safe Shores’ ED speaks up for children at DC Council hearing
Michele Booth Cole, Executive Director of Safe Shores, gave an impactful testimony to DC Council’s Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety during a public hearing on June 15th, 2017.
Safe Shores exceeds Do More 24 goal!
Safe Shores participated in the United Way of the National Capital Area’s Do More 24 Day of Giving Campaign and exceeded the stated goal for the day, raising $13,100 for children and families affected by abuse.
