Since 1995 MGSH has provided domestic violence services to victims of domestic violence. We are the only domestic violence shelter and service agency in Graham and Greenlee Counties. Due to funding cuts we have endured over the past year our program is in severe need of your help. MGSH must rely on community support at all times but even more heavily during these tough economic circumstances. Every penny helps! We serve families in our community and from around the state every day, your donations keep beds open. We never want to be forced to turn someone in danger away.
MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of this organization is to provide victims of domestic violence and sexual assault short-term emergency housing, transitional housing, and community outreach services. The safe house program will provide crisis intervention, assessment, advocacy and referral as needed, conducted in a safe, secure and confidential environment.
Mt. Graham Safe House, Inc. PO Box 1202 Safford United States ph: 928-348-9104 alt: 1-888-269-9104 mgshinc@cableone.net
When she arrived at the shelter she was homeless and running from her abuser. While in shelter she continued her education at the college. She bought her first car and started a life she has never had. When the she exited the shelter she left with so much more than she came with. She is now living out of state and has her own apartment with her two children. She is working and recently bought a brand new car.
17,445 Children under 18 spent the night of September 15, 2009 in a domestic violence shelter or transitional housing program - far more than the approximately 11,000 children who are born every day across the U.S.
On September 15, 2009 9,280 requests for services went unmet because of a lack of resources or staffing. 60% of the unmet requests were for emergency shelter or transitional housing and 40% of the unmet requests were for non-residential services.