Refuge The Residential Staff cultivated community through several challenges this past year, demonstrating our commitment to serving survivors. We added a dedicated residential therapist to increase accessibility to individual therapy, family therapy, TREM group therapy (Trauma Recovery & Empowerment), and virtual therapy, allowing for uninterrupted services when COVID-19 numbers increased. We created a resource library to further empower clients moving into secure housing. This library outlines the community support services available to them, such as cell phones, internet, and more. With our state of the art trauma-informed facility, we are able to safely welcome survivors of all ages, genders, abilities, and their pets into shelter. Their pets are able to stay in the unit with them, providing additional support and peace of mind. Each unit has a separate HVAC system that keeps allergens contained. I feel blessed to get to provide survivors with safe refuge and to work with an intentional and resilient team who continues to support clients' unique needs on their journey through hope, refuge, and healing. - Michele Gunkelman, Director of Housing & Crisis Response
6,928
safe nights in shelter provided
97
adults served in shelter
96
children served in shelter
47
Pets served in shelter
