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The Ronald McDonald House of the Coastal Empire, Safe Shelter Center for Domestic Violence Services, the Tiny House Project and Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society are among the seven area nonprofits that will benefit from $26,300 in donations made Monday by the Savannah Area Realtors.
“Its important to the realtors to be part of the local community, said Savannah Area Realtors CEO Steve Candler. Part of that community involvement is giving back through contributions and serving with their time at several local area nonprofits.”
Those reached by the Savannah Morning News said that, as a donation, the money will be able to help boost their general fund, a budget line that grants cannot help.
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Savannahâs SAFE Shelter ready to help family violence victims
Savannahâs SAFE Shelter ready to help family violence victims By Bria Bolden | December 21, 2020 at 11:31 PM EST - Updated December 21 at 11:41 PM
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Victims of domestic violence often see an increase in abuse over the holidays.
However, at the home SAFE Shelter, the Center for Domestic Violence Services says the number of victims and families seeking their help donât typically increase until the new year.
The holiday season is typically a happy and joyous time to celebrate with loved ones but itâs not the same for victims of domestic violence across the country. The Executive Director of SAFE Shelter says right now, the number of families in their shelter are in the low 30â²s, but she says that could change after the holidays.