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Yardi is committed to supporting the community in every city where our offices are housed. Each year, the company distributes philanthropic aid<\/a> to organizations selected by its employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2021, Yardi offices supported more than 350 nonprofits worldwide. For the remainder of the year, we will be bringing you the stories of those organizations and insight into how they aid their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, learn about SafeHouse Denver<\/a>, which provides a full continuum of trauma-informed care for adults, children, and youth who have experienced domestic violence.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cFrom our 24-Hour Crisis & Information Line<\/a> and our Emergency Shelter to non-residential advocacy-based counseling and an Extended Stay Program<\/a>, we support survivors with services that meet their needs at every step of their journeys,\u201d says Rob Purper, Communications Manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022 marks SafeHouse Denver\u2019s 45th anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn addition to welcoming a new CEO this July, we\u2019re excited to debut a new conference space that will improve our capacity for group counseling and other internal programs. We\u2019re also expanding our Community Education and Youth Services to reach even more people with our mission of hope, healing, and empowerment,\u201d Purper shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All programs and services are provided to survivors free of charge, so Yardi\u2019s donations have a lasting impact by directly funding life-saving work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c<\/strong>SafeHouse Denver is honored to continue receiving this vital support from Yardi. Not only does it make a real difference for survivors of domestic violence and their children, but it also reflects Yardi\u2019s commitment to advancing the well-being of all people. We are truly grateful for this ongoing partnership that shares our mission with the community,\u201d Purper said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nova\u2019s SafeHouse story<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the height of the pandemic, Nova left her abuser and came to the SafeHouse Emergency Shelter with nothing but the clothes on her back. Nova\u2019s abuser had controlled every aspect of her life for 26 years, so while staying at the Shelter, she worked to take back control of her decisions and direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn addition to receiving safe shelter and basic necessities, she met with a caring Advocate who listened without judgment,\u201d Purper said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pandemic made everything more difficult for those attempting to leave violent homes. Financial stability was harder to gain, and uncertainty was ever-present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHours were cut at her job and community resources were more challenging to come by. Even her family had turned their backs on her. After weeks of working every shift she could and meeting with her Advocate regularly, Nova began to regain her confidence. She was accepted into our Extended Stay Program (ESP), where she could live independently and continue processing the trauma of her abuse.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Survivors like Nova often say their greatest barrier to leaving an abusive relationship is a lack of housing. At the ESP, Nova had a supportive space that she could call her own. Her hours began to increase again at work and staying at ESP allowed her to save for a housing security deposit. Working with her Case Manager, she rediscovered her own self-worth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While living at the ESP, Nova said, “I have never had a doorbell that worked in my entire life. When I saw that I had my own doorbell, I couldn\u2019t help but to press it a few times. It is such a small thing, but that doorbell makes me feel like I am worth it.” Nova is now living in her own home and enjoying a resilient life free from abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volunteer opportunities in Denver<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cProgram volunteers will be able to train with us again starting this fall to support our Crisis Line and Family Program; these in-person opportunities had been on hold since 2020 due to the pandemic,\u201d Purper said. An application and full background check are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event volunteers can complete shorter-term activities like assembling direct-mail campaigns, serving on planning committees, and helping us before, during, and after fundraising events. The organization\u2019s next major event, the Hope Gala, will be held Saturday, Oct. 15 as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about any of these options, please contact Heather Schreck, Annual Giving & Events Manager, at hschreck@safehouse-denver.org<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to financial support and volunteering, there are many ways to get involved and share your passion for supporting survivors with family, friends, and colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n