Nonprofits  December 21, 2024

Alternatives to Violence expands safehouse

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LOVELAND — Alternatives to Violence, a nonprofit organization that provides shelter, support and advocacy for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking, is expanding its safehouse.

The safehouse, originally featuring nine bedrooms, three bathrooms and 23 beds, will offer 12 bedrooms and four bathrooms after the remodel, increasing its capacity to accommodate a total of 30 individuals in need. The remodel will include a new staff bathroom and enhance office privacy, creating a more secure space for confidential meetings.

The project is being done during financially challenging times, with cuts in state and federal funding. The safehouse was at 100% capacity throughout 2024. Through October, the safehouse provided 4,358 safe nights of shelter to 134 individuals. 

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“We handle an average of 200 crisis calls each month, equating to several calls every day. Unfortunately, there have been many instances where we’ve had to turn individuals away due to a lack of available space,” Kari Clark, executive director of Alternatives to Violence, said in a prepared statement. “With the additional rooms, more survivors will have the safe environment they need to heal, regain their independence and move forward.”

Opened in 2016, the safehouse provides 24-hour emergency shelter to individuals fleeing abusive situations, including domestic violence, sexual assault or human trafficking. Residents may stay up to eight weeks. 

The remodel is being managed by DS Constructors LLC, a woman-owned commercial general contracting firm located in Loveland. The expansion is expected to be completed in early January. The safehouse expansion is being funded through a grant from the City of Loveland’s Community Development Block Grant program.

“We are extremely grateful for the grant we were able to receive to make this expansion possible,” Clark said. “This project will allow us to provide safe, supportive shelter to even more survivors in our community, ensuring they have the resources they need to rebuild their lives.”

Those who would like to donate toward the essentials, services and programs residents need while living in the safehouse can do so at alternativestoviolence.org/give-help/donate/.

Alternatives to Violence, a nonprofit organization that provides shelter, support and advocacy for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking, is expanding its safehouse.

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