THE NEXT STEP:

SAFE HOUSING

for survivors

Our services and solutions are the very best. But we are one step away from our current needs.Our current Domestic Violence Shelter has a historic lineage. Built in 1929 as a hospital for the chronically ill and elderly, it was later converted in 1988 to the Battered Women’s Shelter of Forsyth County—the first domestic violence shelter in North Carolina.

At the time, the design was for single women to share a bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. Such communal living, especially with children, can present challenges for anyone. Combined with steady deterioration and unsafe conditions, we are currently in the initial stages of planning and development.

“It helped me a lot. It even helped me become more independent. It helped me to understand values. It’s just a different day.”

– Survivor

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With a trauma-informed architectural design, the new shelter will provide physical spaces that promote safety, well-being, and healing, allowing victims to focus on rebuilding their lives in an environment that respects their identity and dignity.

Family Services will incorporate several mini-apartments available for extended stays, allowing guests to find appropriate temporary safe housing after a crisis at home and before they can establish a new one.

What a new Domestic Violence Shelter could offer in approximately 30,000 square feet:

7 (200 sq. ft. each) efficiency-style rooms to accommodate one adult and up to two children, or one single adult that could sleep up to 6
1 (200 sq. ft.) efficiency-style room with bunk beds for up to four single adult sexual assault survivors
6 (390 sq. ft. each) rooms for one adult and up to five children
Communal spaces would include a family lounge, playroom, and lounge for adults without children, a computer room, a multipurpose room for client support groups, and staff meetings
Safe outdoor playground
Guest dining room and cooking/serving/food storage area for staff

Program rooms for staff to meet with clients
A private room and bathroom for overnight staff, as well as staff offices and cubicles
Storage space for volunteers to store and distribute items to guests
A computer business room and multi-purpose space
Personal storage space for guests
Private handicapped-accessible guest rooms with ADA-compliant bathrooms
Many security measures, including an 8-foot metal fence, bullet-resistant windows, a double-locking front door entry, and an extensive camera and security system
72-Hour Transitional Pet Housing Area

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THE NEXT STEP:

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