The Safe Passage Capital Campaign

The Safe Passage Capital Campaign is building “New Beginnings,” a new facility in DeKalb designed to better serve survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. This new space will create one safe, unified place for healing, where survivors can access support more easily and with greater dignity.

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You are investing in a world without violence, where every adult and every child can thrive.

Building “New Beginnings” starts by thanking our community.  We are humbled by the support our community has provided to Safe Passage for the past 40 years. Because of your compassion, generosity, and belief in healing, we have been able to grow and stand beside individuals and families during some of the hardest moments in their lives.

Safe Passage was founded on the belief that everyone deserves safety, dignity, and the chance to heal. Over time, our services have grown to meet the needs of our community. Today, we provide emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling, and ongoing support for survivors rebuilding their lives. Each service helps create a path toward stability and hope.

The need for services has grown, and our current space no longer meets the demands of those we serve. We have purchased property at 217 Franklin in DeKalb and will build “New Beginnings” to bring all programs together under one roof.

This change will reduce barriers for survivors and improve how quickly we can respond. It will also allow our team to coordinate care more effectively and provide a more consistent and supportive experience.

“New Beginnings” is designed with safety, privacy, and healing in mind. By housing shelter services, advocacy, and support programs in one location, we can offer more seamless care during crisis. This also helps keep families connected while they receive the support they need to move forward.

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By investing in “New Beginnings,” you are investing in hope, healing, and a safer future for every survivor who walks through our doors. You are helping create a future where every adult and every child can live free from violence and have the opportunity to thrive.