Sloane’s Helps Ensure Comfort for Domestic Abuse Survivors
The apartment building with six fully furnished, welcoming units is home to SafeHouse Denver’s Extended Stay Program. Survivors of domestic abuse and their families find short-term housing here. These families are out of immediate crisis, but their situation may still be unfolding despite more stable surroundings. Ensuring that these units are not only safe, but also comfortable, was important to the organization. Sloane’s Carpet Secret, a consistent donor to the nonprofit for many years, was more than glad to help boost the comfort factor with significant discounts on durable, yet soft carpet for each unit.
Rob Purper, Communications Coordinator for SafeHouse Denver, relates that having community partners like Sloane’s support their work is a great way to raise awareness of domestic violence. More importantly, it helps sustain the organization’s vital mission. “All of our services are provided 100% free of charge,” explains Purper about the Extended Stay Program, Emergency Shelter, 24-hour Crisis Line, counseling and advocacy. “So, we can’t provide these services without them [donations],” says Purper. “It helps us stay true to our mission, which is to put the survivors’ needs first.”
“As a business that aims to help people make their homes more beautiful, our partnership with SafeHouse Denver allows us to have a small role in giving comfort when victims need it the most,” furthers Josh Alban, owner of Sloane’s Carpet Secret. “People deserve comfort, even in temporary living situations.”
In addition to the heavily discounted carpet for the Extended Stay Program, Sloane’s also provided similar savings on new carpet for the Emergency Shelter. The company is also an Epicurean Level sponsor for the organization’s signature food-and-beverage event on June 10. Sampling for Hope is virtual this year, but currently includes eight Denver-restaurant partners, who will donate 10% of their profits to the Extended Stay Program during the days leading up to the event, June 7-10, 2021.
While SafeHouse’s Emergency Shelter has been restricted by the new occupancy limits created during the pandemic, the Extended Stay Program has been fully operational. Here, families stay up to three months in privacy and independence, while they work on their goals and heal from abuse.
As a local business, Sloane’s was able to make a sizable donation that helps families feel more at home during their stays. But Purper emphasizes that it’s easy for individuals to make an impact, too. “People unintentionally pressure themselves, thinking they have to give a huge amount,” he remarks. “But you don’t have to give much to make a difference.” A donation of $50 affords a survivor five support group meetings; $75 supports one night in the emergency shelter; and $250 pays for a family’s groceries for two weeks when they arrive at the Extended Stay Program. Learn more about SafeHouse Denver and how you can help here.
