SAFE Shelter, Center for Domestic Violence Services, Inc.

06/12/2026

Check out our summer newsletter, out today!🌞

SAFE Shelter's  3rd Annual Bingo & Bubbly Brunch was an incredible success! Thanks to the generous support of our amazing sponsors, donors, and attendees, we raised vital funds that will directly support the programs and emergency services we provide for survivors of domestic violence and their chi...

06/12/2026

New SAFE Shelter Board Member Spotlight! 🌟

Trina Embrey, DNS, RN, is a seasoned academic leader and educator in nursing with extensive experience in program administration, faculty development, accreditation, and teaching. She has served in senior leadership roles as BSN Program Director at Armstrong State University and as Chair of the School of Nursing at Georgia Southern University.

Dr. Embrey has held leadership and board positions at both the international and state levels, including service with Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and the Georgia Association for Nursing Education. Her scholarship includes publications in nursing education and complementary and integrative health.

Dr. Embrey is honored to serve on the Board of SAFE Shelter and is committed to increasing awareness of domestic violence and advancing efforts that support safety, healing, and meaningful change. Grounded in her nursing background, she brings a deep and compassionate understanding of healing and care and is dedicated to supporting initiatives that promote wellbeing in the community.

We are thrilled to welcome Trina to the team!

06/10/2026

Amazon Prime sales are happening now, with even more deals coming in the next few weeks! While you’re shopping for yourself, consider sharing the love with others 💙

We’re currently looking for new or gently used uniforms, and we’d love your help! We’re also seeking groups who are willing to host uniform drives to help us collect these much-needed items. If you are interested in hosting a uniform drive for us, please contact Cydnie at [email protected]

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06/08/2026

Thank you to longtime volunteer Joanie and friends, Purse-A-Nality, and Savannah Elks Auxiliary for your Mother's Day donation for this year and your continued support! Clients are still talking about it—they absolutely loved their gifts!

06/05/2026

New SAFE Shelter Board Member Spotlight! 🌟

Kyle Gallenstein is a Savannah-based attorney who brings over a decade of public service to SAFE Shelter’s Board of Directors with a strong litigation background representing survivors of domestic violence and other crimes. Kyle joined the Georgia Legal Services Program in 2019. He is a Supervising Attorney in GLSP’s Savannah Regional Office with much of his focus on domestic relations, elder law, and consumer matters.

Prior to Georgia Legal Services Program, Kyle served as a Staff Attorney and Domestic Violence Clinic Supervisor with Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio. Kyle also currently serves on multiple family violence task forces in Coastal and Middle Georgia.

Welcome to our team, Kyle!

06/04/2026

Check out this amazing interview by our Outreach and Community Education Manager! 💜
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06/02/2026

SAFE Shelter's was an honoree for Savannah Interagency Diversity Council (SIDC), for our partnership and participation in the Savannah Traffick Jam. The award was giving to show their appreciation for our wonderful dedication and important support to the SIDC for helping them continue the fight against human trafficking and provide awareness to residence of Savannah, surrounding areas and across the state of Georgia.

05/29/2026

New SAFE Shelter Board Member Spotlight! 🌟

Zach Gilstrap is the President and Owner of College H.U.N.K.S. Moving & College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk, serving the Savannah, Hilton Head, Brunswick, and St. Simons Island markets with global logistics capabilities. With over a decade of experience across international, national, and local supply chains, Zach specializes in end-to-end transportation solutions spanning truck, vessel, and air, as well as strategic warehousing, international trade, and custom logistics design.

He is known for building efficient, scalable, supply chain solutions that prioritize transparency, technology, and most importantly, human relationships. Zach’s background began in the public sector, including service as a police officer in central Illinois, and continues through his involvement in emergency management and humanitarian logistics operations.

Outside of work, he enjoys fishing and exploring local coastal spots.

Welcome to our team, Zach!

05/28/2026

Thank you to the Foundation for stepping in when our supply of size small undergarments was completely depleted. We are so grateful for your partnership and your continued commitment to supporting our clients with care and dignity.