About SafeHouse Denver...

Established in 1977, SafeHouse Denver is the only agency in the city and county of Denver that provides a full continuum of care to adults, children, and youth experiencing domestic violence.

SafeHouse Denver works to eliminate domestic violence in our communities by:

• providing shelter and counseling to survivors of abuse;
• working with public and community agencies to improve the way our systems respond to domestic violence;
• and by offering educational programming to prevent future violence.

SafeHouse began as a 16-bed shelter providing a safe place for women and their children. Today, SafeHouse Denver's shelter has 31  beds plus cribs, serving more than 250 adults and children in a typical year. In addition, SafeHouse serves hundreds more adults, children, and youth through non-residential services. More than just keeping survivors safe, SafeHouse services include individual counseling, advocacy support groups, and referrals to other services.

Our Mission...

SafeHouse Denver assists adults, children, and youth in reclaiming their right to a life free from domestic violence.

Our Services...

•  24-hour Crisis and Information Line
•  Non-Residential Counseling and Advocacy
•  Emergency Shelter
•  Extended Stay Program
•  Safety Planning
•  Community Education 
•  Youth Advocacy Program

SafeHouse Denver's Extended Stay Program...

All proceeds from Sampling For Hope benefit SafeHouse Denver’s Extended Stay Program.

Launched in 2018, our Extended Stay Program is open to current clients who are out of immediate crisis but require additional time to achieve their housing goals. The six-unit apartment building offers families privacy and independence as they work on their self-identified goals and continue to heal from the trauma of abuse.

Our Extended Stay Program serves as a stepping stone to safe, long-term, or permanent housing for survivors of domestic violence and their children. This trauma-informed environment provides clients with safe, secure, rent-free, and independent living in fully furnished, two-bedroom/one-bathroom apartments.

The average length of a stay is one to three months, with extensions granted on a case-by-case basis. Like our Shelter, the location of the Extended Stay Program facility is confidential to ensure the safety of residents and their children.

While the Extended Stay Program offers independent living, residents can have regular contact with a Case Manager to support them in achieving their self-determined goals for stability. Services include individual advocacy-based counseling, support groups, and referrals to stability-related resources through our many community partners.

All services offered at our Extended Stay Program are available in English and Spanish.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Whether this is your first or fifth time attending Sampling For Hope, you may have some questions. Here are some common ones with answers, but if you need anything else, please don't hesitate to contact Maddie at msutton@safehouse-denver.org, and we will be sure to help you!

• What do I wear? Sampling For Hope is a casual event, so please come in whatever makes you feel most comfortable.
• Where do I park? This year, Jay's Valet will provide valet parking free of charge for attendees. There are also metered street parking options in the area, and public transportation/ride-sharing is always a great option!
• Is it a cash bar? Water will be available free of charge, and nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase via credit card or smart pay.
• How do I bid on fantastic auction items? Our silent auction will open on Thursday, May 30th. Once the bidding has opened, the link will be posted. Remember that every donation helps support survivors at our Extended Stay Program, so bid high and bid often!
• How can I share all this fun with friends and family? Let’s get social! Be sure to follow SafeHouse Denver on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok, post your fun pictures or videos from the night, and use the hashtag #SamplingForHope2024 – you may even see your photo in a future post!

Join us for an evening of compassion, community, and culinary delights at Sampling For Hope—a fundraising event like no other.