SafeSpace Awarded $155,000 in Critical Funding to Shelter and Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence

Stuart, Fla. – As part of a growing wave of local support, SafeSpace has been awarded two grants totaling $155,000 from Impact100 Martin and United Way of Martin County to enhance its emergency shelter and expand critical services for survivors of domestic violence. The funding will help strengthen safety, security, and comprehensive support at the Treasure Coast’s only certified domestic violence center.

Impact100 Martin awarded SafeSpace a $100,000 grant to support the installation of upgraded security cameras, monitors, and fencing, as well as enhancements to the shelter’s kitchen. These improvements will significantly increase the safety, comfort, and independence of survivors and their children who temporarily reside at the shelter.

“Survivors of domestic violence are often stalked or pursued by their abusers,” explained Jennifer Fox, CEO of SafeSpace. “This transformational investment allows us to better protect the women and children we serve, creating a space where they can feel safe and begin to heal.”

SafeSpace also received a $55,000 grant from United Way of Martin County to support comprehensive shelter programming that helps survivors break free from the cycle of abuse. The funding ensures survivors and their children have access to critical resources including crisis counseling, case management, safety planning, legal advocacy, and other support services aimed at long-term self-sufficiency.

“We’re deeply grateful to both Impact100 Martin and United Way for standing with survivors,” said Fox. “Their generous support directly strengthens our ability to empower women and children in our community to live lives free from violence.”

SafeSpace serves more than 1,000 individuals each year across Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin counties, offering emergency shelter, outreach services, and prevention education.

For more information about SafeSpace and how to get involved, visit www.safespacefl.org. You can also find SafeSpace on Facebook and Instagram @SafeSpaceFl.

If you or someone you know needs help, call the SafeSpace 24-hour hotline at (772) 288-7023.

About SafeSpace

SafeSpace is the only state-certified domestic violence center serving Florida’s Treasure Coast. Its mission is to empower individuals and communities to achieve safety and freedom from domestic violence. SafeSpace offers a range of trauma-informed services, including a 24-hour crisis hotline, two emergency shelters, child welfare support, legal advocacy through Injunction for Protection attorneys, the InVEST program for high-risk victims of homicide, economic justice and empowerment initiatives, community outreach and advocacy, children’s advocacy, and a youth prevention program.