Supporting Survivors +
Preventing Violence
We focus on empowering people by providing them with choices, allowing them to make their own decisions and supporting them along their journey of healing.
You are not alone. We are here to listen and provide support without judgment. Whether you want to know more about unhealthy relationships, trafficking & exploitation, developing a plan to leave, learn about ways to stay safer in a current relationship, or need a safe place to explore your situation, we are here for you whenever or however you choose.
Everyone deserves to feel safe.
How can I help? Join us in creating a culture of violence prevention:
Certification Programs
Training to help communities recognize and respond to abuse.
Grow Engage Read Imagine
Using literature to promote healthy relationships and prevent violence.
Young Leaders Against Violence
A youth-led coalition focused on dating and sexual abuse awareness and prevention.
Youth Violence Prevention
Healthy relationship programming within schools and youth-serving organizations.
Featured Articles
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A Grand Rapids nonprofit can now help human trafficking victims fix their credit as they work to take back their lives. Safe Haven Ministries, which works with domestic abuse and human trafficking survivors, was recently authorized to certify victim status under the Debt Bondage Repair
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Following domestic incidents that turned violent and even deadly in West Michigan over the last few days, a Grand Rapids nonprofit urges people in similar situations to reach out for help. Holly Wilson, director of client services at Safe Haven Ministries, said although it’s difficult
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — During Gun Violence Awareness Month, a fellow in residence at Safe Haven Ministries spoke about the social drivers of teen gun violence and where he sees critical gaps in prevention. Tony Tendero said trauma and adverse childhood experiences often impact a young person’s empathy, impulse
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The city of Grand Rapids and its Safe Task Force is hosting its annual Pitch and Highlight Night, providing $10,000 for five winners to better the community. One of their first winners, in 2018, was Safe Haven Ministries. Rachel Verwys, CEO of Safe Haven Ministries, aims
Safe Haven partnered with Michigan State University’s School of Social Work and the Spark Research for Social Change to host an Open Space Event, where participants developed their own agenda and discussion points around steps our community can take to promote health and safety for children. In this work towards
This month, we had the joy of celebrating another Key Day at Safe Haven, which is a special reminder of the amazing people who make this place what it is. Key Day is a dedicated time of celebration for an individual or family that has secured housing through our Safe Transitions
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