![]() ![]() ![]() "The abuse itself is becoming more lethal," Callaham said. When COVID-19 first began to spread in early 2020, domestic violence cases increased though calls to hotlines went down as a result of partners and families being forced to stay home, Callaham said. "We have been considering and dreaming about what these spaces will look like."įrom 2020: Pandemic interrupts services, fundraising for Upstate victims advocacy groups "Each year we turn away hundreds of families that are qualified for being in our shelter because they're in imminent danger because we don't have the space for them," Callaham said. With the new shelter space, they'll be able to help 50 families and have individual bathrooms and living spaces for clients. "It's really mostly about bringing choice and dignity to a space where somebody has just not had it," Callaham said. Families have had to share bedrooms and bathrooms. The organization's current shelter is a former single-family home that it has been renovated and added onto over the past few decades. Self-esteem through self-defense: Angie's Advocates helps those impacted by domestic violence 'It's about bringing choice and dignity'Ĭurrently, Safe Harbor can take in only 30 to 34 domestic violence victims at its highest capacity, and the organization has been limited to fewer than that with COVID-19 social-distancing requirements, according to Becky Callaham, the organization's executive director. The Judson Mill area has changed rapidly, and so has the need to build and preserve affordable housing. Across the 900-home community, the price per square foot for housing has increased by $63 since 2015, and out-of-town investors are among those who've purchased homes. This is such a beautiful piece and gives our shop such a unique and rustic feel, and is a thoughtful gift from such a talented group of women.The residential units will be separate from the shelter, but Safe Harbor clients who move out of the shelter and meet the income requirements will have access to 10 of the units. “These ladies thought of just about everything, including a trash can that can slide in and out of the lower cabinet area. “On behalf of Safe Harbor, we’d like to thank the Women Construction Forum for designing, building, and creating such a beautiful register area to fit our new space,” said Katie Rockwell, Executive Director of Safe Harbor. “I love being able to give back to our community, and the fact that I work for a company like Hill Electric that aligns with my values, is icing on the cake.” added Angela Gardner. “We are proud that we were able to contribute to this important project, and I hope to have more opportunities to work with this great group of women in the near future.” “As a national, female-owned business, 84 Lumber is always looking for ways to support and empower other women in the industry,” said 84 Lumber WBE/MBE and Commercial Sales Market Manager Christi Powell. “As women in the construction industry, we were able to apply our experience, connections, and education towards something that we value an organization that helps empower women.” noted Gwen Sollenberger. “Safe Harbor has been giving to the women and children of our community for a long time and I am thrilled that we were able to do something special to give back to them.” said Rachel Veltri. Women and companies involved: Rachel Veltri, Morgan Keefe Builders Gwen Sollenberger of Bunnell Lammons Engineering Andrew Sollenberger, Fresh Water Systems Laurie Gregory, Creative Builders Christi Powell, 84 Lumber Company Tori Wallace-Babcock, Mashburn Construction Lauren Dorrity, Johnson Group – ACA Natasha Sexton, Sexton Design & Development Wendi Carson, Consulting Construction and Design: and Angela Gardner, Hill Electric. The rustic multi-color pallet concept was created to enhance Safety Harbor’s existing industrial and rustic design throughout the shop. The desk, constructed out of 2 X 4’s and pallets, was a collaborative initiative between several women in the group along with Resale Shop staff. The project - initiated just after the coronavirus shut down many parts of the US and left non-profits in the lurch - included building a new, custom-designed reception desk that will serve in the entranceway of the new Greenville location of Safe Harbor Resale Shop. The forum is comprised of 15 professional women in the construction and building agencies whose vision is to “help build up women and their voices in the construction arena by empowering, engaging, and mentoring women entering the industry.” – Nine members of the Women Construction Forum recently participated in a project build benefiting local non-profit Safe Harbor, a non-profit that offers a continuum of services for survivors of domestic violence and their children across four counties of Upstate South Carolina. ![]()
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