About SafeNest
Tracing roots back to 1977, our past, present and future are focused on ending domestic and sexual violence.
SafeNest has been at the forefront of ending domestic and sexual violence in Southern Nevada for 44 years. What sets us apart is the commitment to treating the entire continuum of violence from prevention to protection to empowerment. We not only provide a discreet, safe shelter for victims of abuse, but SafeNest is also the only nonprofit in the Valley to provide resources for batterers to address the cycle of abuse at the root.
Our 10 locations in Clark County are placed where victims, children and batterers need services the most. Our confidential services include:
- 24/7 crisis hotline
- Emergency shelter
- Transitional housing
- Counseling
- Court support
- Advocacy
Across all programs, SafeNest provides direct services to more than 20,000 clients across Clark County annually. Tracing roots back to 1977, our past, present and future are focused on ending domestic and sexual violence.
Today, SafeNest continues to innovate and grow under the leadership of Liz Ortenburger, chief executive officer, and the commitment of 82 dedicated full and part time staff.
169,886
Direct services provided
19,828
Hotline callers who received counseling or other services
58,471
Shelter nights and housing services provided
11,150
Services provided to Survivors in criminal and family court proceedings
Prevent
Beyond serving our community through advocacy and awareness, we provide workplace education and training, batterer’s treatment and youth programs designed to break the cycle of violence and PREVENT abuse before it starts.
Protect
We PROTECT survivors through our crisis services including 24/7 crisis hotline, legal advocacy, emergency shelter, counseling and additional confidential services.
Empower
Through counseling, transitional housing, employment assistance and more, we work to EMPOWER survivors with the resources, tools and confidence they need to move forward with their lives.
History
Tracing our roots back to 1977, SafeNest was incorporated as “Temporary Assistance for Women (TAW)” when the agency opened the first shelter house for abused women and children in Southern Nevada and launched the 24-hour crisis hotline.
Over the next 20 years, with the help of individual donations, legislation and state-wide partnerships, TAW was able to add more shelters, open donation and counseling centers, provide critical legal assistance and expand programming.
In 1996 TAW adopted the name “SafeNest” and opened additional offices in Laughlin, Mesquite and Boulder City.
Today SafeNest is continuing to innovate and grow under the leadership of Liz Ortenburger, Chief Executive Officer. SafeNest has a staff of 82 full and part-time staff dedicated to creating social change and preventing domestic violence in Clark County.
Partners & Sponsors
Your partnerships with SafeNest makes all the difference. We will work with your company, organization or foundation to find the right partnership for your philanthropic goals while helping fulfill our mission to end domestic and sexual violence. Please contact our VP of Marketing & Donor Relations about corporate partnership or sponsorship opportunities.
Laurie Cody
lcod@safenest.org
Direct Line: 702.821.2731