SAFE
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We stand against sexual assault and exploitation, child abuse, and domestic violence in Austin, Texas. Call our 24/7 SAFEline at 512-267-7233.
Each holiday season, we need hundreds of sponsors to search for the perfect gifts and basic needs to grant the wishes of SAFE clients.
See all of the options to give and deadlines at safeaustin.org/safeholidays. #AustinTX
See all of the options to give and deadlines at safeaustin.org/safeholidays. #AustinTX
November 5, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Each holiday season, we need hundreds of sponsors to search for the perfect gifts and basic needs to grant the wishes of SAFE clients.
See all of the options to give and deadlines at safeaustin.org/safeholidays. #AustinTX
See all of the options to give and deadlines at safeaustin.org/safeholidays. #AustinTX
It's that time of year again! Help us give the children we serve a joyful Halloween!
Donate costumes via our Amazon wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
Or sign up to provide candy and goodie bags: signup.com/client/invit...
Donate costumes via our Amazon wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
Or sign up to provide candy and goodie bags: signup.com/client/invit...
October 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
It's that time of year again! Help us give the children we serve a joyful Halloween!
Donate costumes via our Amazon wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
Or sign up to provide candy and goodie bags: signup.com/client/invit...
Donate costumes via our Amazon wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
Or sign up to provide candy and goodie bags: signup.com/client/invit...
🚚 🚜 🚌 TOUCH-A-TRUCK IS ALMOST HERE! 🚚 🚜 🚌
Join us THIS Saturday, Sept. 27 at Q2 Stadium for a fun afternoon of exploration and joy!
🎟 safeaustin.org/touchatruck 🎟
VIP Hour ($50 tickets): 9-10 a.m.
General Admission ($20 tickets): 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Children 2 and under get in FREE
Join us THIS Saturday, Sept. 27 at Q2 Stadium for a fun afternoon of exploration and joy!
🎟 safeaustin.org/touchatruck 🎟
VIP Hour ($50 tickets): 9-10 a.m.
General Admission ($20 tickets): 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Children 2 and under get in FREE
September 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
🚚 🚜 🚌 TOUCH-A-TRUCK IS ALMOST HERE! 🚚 🚜 🚌
Join us THIS Saturday, Sept. 27 at Q2 Stadium for a fun afternoon of exploration and joy!
🎟 safeaustin.org/touchatruck 🎟
VIP Hour ($50 tickets): 9-10 a.m.
General Admission ($20 tickets): 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Children 2 and under get in FREE
Join us THIS Saturday, Sept. 27 at Q2 Stadium for a fun afternoon of exploration and joy!
🎟 safeaustin.org/touchatruck 🎟
VIP Hour ($50 tickets): 9-10 a.m.
General Admission ($20 tickets): 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Children 2 and under get in FREE
If you've experienced an unwanted sexual encounter, we can help. SAFE's forensic nurses and advocates are not affiliated with law enforcement and can answer your questions. We're available 24/7.
Call: 512.267.SAFE (7233)
Text: 737.888.7233
Chat: safeaustin.org/chat
Call: 512.267.SAFE (7233)
Text: 737.888.7233
Chat: safeaustin.org/chat
September 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM
If you've experienced an unwanted sexual encounter, we can help. SAFE's forensic nurses and advocates are not affiliated with law enforcement and can answer your questions. We're available 24/7.
Call: 512.267.SAFE (7233)
Text: 737.888.7233
Chat: safeaustin.org/chat
Call: 512.267.SAFE (7233)
Text: 737.888.7233
Chat: safeaustin.org/chat
🚨 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🚨
Touch-A-Truck is rolling into Q2 Stadium on Saturday, September 27, 2025, and we need YOUR help to make it an unforgettable day for thousands of families! 🚒🚑🚜
Register at safeaustin.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/Touch...
Touch-A-Truck is rolling into Q2 Stadium on Saturday, September 27, 2025, and we need YOUR help to make it an unforgettable day for thousands of families! 🚒🚑🚜
Register at safeaustin.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/Touch...
September 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
🚨 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🚨
Touch-A-Truck is rolling into Q2 Stadium on Saturday, September 27, 2025, and we need YOUR help to make it an unforgettable day for thousands of families! 🚒🚑🚜
Register at safeaustin.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/Touch...
Touch-A-Truck is rolling into Q2 Stadium on Saturday, September 27, 2025, and we need YOUR help to make it an unforgettable day for thousands of families! 🚒🚑🚜
Register at safeaustin.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/Touch...
Many of the children SAFE serves have experienced significant disruptions, so we want them to feel excited and confident with a new backpack and all the supplies they need to start fresh.
Donate now through July 25. Sign up for a slot here: signup.com/client/invit...
Donate now through July 25. Sign up for a slot here: signup.com/client/invit...
July 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Many of the children SAFE serves have experienced significant disruptions, so we want them to feel excited and confident with a new backpack and all the supplies they need to start fresh.
Donate now through July 25. Sign up for a slot here: signup.com/client/invit...
Donate now through July 25. Sign up for a slot here: signup.com/client/invit...
The City of Austin is nearing completion of transforming a rundown hotel into a vibrant, secure Emergency Shelter outfitted for families and individuals who are experiencing domestic violence, child abuse, and sex trafficking. Take a tour with us!
July 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The City of Austin is nearing completion of transforming a rundown hotel into a vibrant, secure Emergency Shelter outfitted for families and individuals who are experiencing domestic violence, child abuse, and sex trafficking. Take a tour with us!
Our 24/7 confidential SAFEline is available for those experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking and child abuse in the Austin area. Please reach out if you need us:
512-267-SAFE [7233]
Text: 737-888-7233
Chat: safeaustin.org/chat
512-267-SAFE [7233]
Text: 737-888-7233
Chat: safeaustin.org/chat
June 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Our 24/7 confidential SAFEline is available for those experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking and child abuse in the Austin area. Please reach out if you need us:
512-267-SAFE [7233]
Text: 737-888-7233
Chat: safeaustin.org/chat
512-267-SAFE [7233]
Text: 737-888-7233
Chat: safeaustin.org/chat
We're looking for barbers, braiders and stylists to volunteer for our back-to-school hair event for the children we serve! Please contact us at safevolunteer@safeaustin.org to get involved.
June 20, 2025 at 5:59 PM
We're looking for barbers, braiders and stylists to volunteer for our back-to-school hair event for the children we serve! Please contact us at safevolunteer@safeaustin.org to get involved.
Tickets are now available for this year's Touch-A-Truck! This event is a chance for children to explore, climb on, and touch real-life vehicles they see every day. Your ticket purchase supports SAFE.
🚜 safeaustin.org/touchatruck 🚜
🚜 safeaustin.org/touchatruck 🚜
June 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Tickets are now available for this year's Touch-A-Truck! This event is a chance for children to explore, climb on, and touch real-life vehicles they see every day. Your ticket purchase supports SAFE.
🚜 safeaustin.org/touchatruck 🚜
🚜 safeaustin.org/touchatruck 🚜
HUGE THANKS to Ascension Leadership Academy volunteers, who raised more than $54,000 for SAFE! The group of 26 raised funds and awareness for SAFE and supported a project to provide furnishing and home essentials for our new shelter, The Sasha.
June 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
HUGE THANKS to Ascension Leadership Academy volunteers, who raised more than $54,000 for SAFE! The group of 26 raised funds and awareness for SAFE and supported a project to provide furnishing and home essentials for our new shelter, The Sasha.
We have two volunteer orientation sessions coming up this week! safeaustin.volunteerhub.com/vv2/#_=_
June 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We have two volunteer orientation sessions coming up this week! safeaustin.volunteerhub.com/vv2/#_=_
May is National Foster Care Awareness Month. Thank you City of Austin Government and Council Member Ryan Alter for declaring May 22 as Foster Care Day.
Learn more about SAFE's Foster & Adopt program at one of our orientation sessions: www.safeaustin.org/our-services...
Learn more about SAFE's Foster & Adopt program at one of our orientation sessions: www.safeaustin.org/our-services...
May 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
May is National Foster Care Awareness Month. Thank you City of Austin Government and Council Member Ryan Alter for declaring May 22 as Foster Care Day.
Learn more about SAFE's Foster & Adopt program at one of our orientation sessions: www.safeaustin.org/our-services...
Learn more about SAFE's Foster & Adopt program at one of our orientation sessions: www.safeaustin.org/our-services...
Join us Tuesday June 3, 6-8:30 p.m., at Ruiz Public Library for a discussion about domestic violence with Austin Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit, APD Victim Services and the Mexican Consulate in Austin.
www.austintexas.gov/department/d...
www.austintexas.gov/department/d...
May 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Join us Tuesday June 3, 6-8:30 p.m., at Ruiz Public Library for a discussion about domestic violence with Austin Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit, APD Victim Services and the Mexican Consulate in Austin.
www.austintexas.gov/department/d...
www.austintexas.gov/department/d...
House Bill 3073 seeks to clarify the definition of sexual assault to include people who could not consent because they were unaware an assault was occurring. It needs to be heard by the Senate Criminal Justice Committee by May 28.
Call the committee clerk to ask for a hearing: 512-463-0345. #txlege
Call the committee clerk to ask for a hearing: 512-463-0345. #txlege
May 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
House Bill 3073 seeks to clarify the definition of sexual assault to include people who could not consent because they were unaware an assault was occurring. It needs to be heard by the Senate Criminal Justice Committee by May 28.
Call the committee clerk to ask for a hearing: 512-463-0345. #txlege
Call the committee clerk to ask for a hearing: 512-463-0345. #txlege
May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Our 24/7 SAFELine is here for you if you need to talk about issues regarding domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking and child abuse.
Call: 512-267-SAFE [7233]
Text: 737-888-7233
Chat: www.safeaustin.org/chat
Our 24/7 SAFELine is here for you if you need to talk about issues regarding domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking and child abuse.
Call: 512-267-SAFE [7233]
Text: 737-888-7233
Chat: www.safeaustin.org/chat
May 6, 2025 at 9:49 PM
May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Our 24/7 SAFELine is here for you if you need to talk about issues regarding domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking and child abuse.
Call: 512-267-SAFE [7233]
Text: 737-888-7233
Chat: www.safeaustin.org/chat
Our 24/7 SAFELine is here for you if you need to talk about issues regarding domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking and child abuse.
Call: 512-267-SAFE [7233]
Text: 737-888-7233
Chat: www.safeaustin.org/chat
The Summer Willis Act to better define and codify consent has taken one step closer to becoming law after today's passage in the Texas House. Thank you Donna Howard for authoring this important piece of legislation. #txlege
April 30, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The Summer Willis Act to better define and codify consent has taken one step closer to becoming law after today's passage in the Texas House. Thank you Donna Howard for authoring this important piece of legislation. #txlege
Wednesday is #DenimDay. Wear denim to support survivors of sexual violence. Learn more about the history of this annual event: denimday.org/pledge
April 29, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Wednesday is #DenimDay. Wear denim to support survivors of sexual violence. Learn more about the history of this annual event: denimday.org/pledge
SAFE offers resources for families going through child custody cases, including:
Legal services
Planet SAFE - supervised visitation and safe exchange services
SAFE Futures - advocacy for families in Child Protective Services
Strong Start - early childhood services and family support
SAFEAustin.org
Legal services
Planet SAFE - supervised visitation and safe exchange services
SAFE Futures - advocacy for families in Child Protective Services
Strong Start - early childhood services and family support
SAFEAustin.org
April 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
SAFE offers resources for families going through child custody cases, including:
Legal services
Planet SAFE - supervised visitation and safe exchange services
SAFE Futures - advocacy for families in Child Protective Services
Strong Start - early childhood services and family support
SAFEAustin.org
Legal services
Planet SAFE - supervised visitation and safe exchange services
SAFE Futures - advocacy for families in Child Protective Services
Strong Start - early childhood services and family support
SAFEAustin.org
Thanks to Travis County for recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Raising awareness about child abuse prevention and promoting strong families through education, support, and community engagement can significantly reduce instances of abuse and neglect.
April 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Thanks to Travis County for recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Raising awareness about child abuse prevention and promoting strong families through education, support, and community engagement can significantly reduce instances of abuse and neglect.
When we think about intimate partner violence and sexual assault, strangulation is often overlooked even though it is one of the strongest predictors of homicide in abusive relationships.
Learn more about the violent reality of strangulation: www.safeaustin.org/the-violent-...
Learn more about the violent reality of strangulation: www.safeaustin.org/the-violent-...
April 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
When we think about intimate partner violence and sexual assault, strangulation is often overlooked even though it is one of the strongest predictors of homicide in abusive relationships.
Learn more about the violent reality of strangulation: www.safeaustin.org/the-violent-...
Learn more about the violent reality of strangulation: www.safeaustin.org/the-violent-...
April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. Each April our Strong Start team covers the SAFE grounds with blue pinwheels -- a symbol representative of the childhood every kid deserves: one with playfulness, joy, and healthy relationships. Learn more at www.safeaustin.org/our-services....
April 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. Each April our Strong Start team covers the SAFE grounds with blue pinwheels -- a symbol representative of the childhood every kid deserves: one with playfulness, joy, and healthy relationships. Learn more at www.safeaustin.org/our-services....
April is #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth. If you think that you may have been sexually assaulted, there are options. Rape is never your fault, no matter the circumstances.
To talk confidentially about options, you can contact SAFEline by phone, text, or chat. #SAAM2025
safeaustin.org
To talk confidentially about options, you can contact SAFEline by phone, text, or chat. #SAAM2025
safeaustin.org
April 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM
April is #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth. If you think that you may have been sexually assaulted, there are options. Rape is never your fault, no matter the circumstances.
To talk confidentially about options, you can contact SAFEline by phone, text, or chat. #SAAM2025
safeaustin.org
To talk confidentially about options, you can contact SAFEline by phone, text, or chat. #SAAM2025
safeaustin.org
Last week, SAFE's Eloise House celebrated the grand opening of its new space. Eloise House has served Austin for 10 years this year, providing 24/7 free sexual assault advocacy support and crisis intervention.
Contact our SAFELine to connect with our advocates: 512-267-SAFE [7233]
Contact our SAFELine to connect with our advocates: 512-267-SAFE [7233]
March 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Last week, SAFE's Eloise House celebrated the grand opening of its new space. Eloise House has served Austin for 10 years this year, providing 24/7 free sexual assault advocacy support and crisis intervention.
Contact our SAFELine to connect with our advocates: 512-267-SAFE [7233]
Contact our SAFELine to connect with our advocates: 512-267-SAFE [7233]
The SAFE Warehouse is low on hygiene and bedding items for our clients! Can you help?
🌻 Donate kits: signup.com/client/invit...
🌻 Amazon wishlist: www.amazon.com/gp/registry/...
🌻 Target wishlist: www.target.com/gift-registr...
All info: safeaustin.org/wishlist
Please share!
🌻 Donate kits: signup.com/client/invit...
🌻 Amazon wishlist: www.amazon.com/gp/registry/...
🌻 Target wishlist: www.target.com/gift-registr...
All info: safeaustin.org/wishlist
Please share!
March 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The SAFE Warehouse is low on hygiene and bedding items for our clients! Can you help?
🌻 Donate kits: signup.com/client/invit...
🌻 Amazon wishlist: www.amazon.com/gp/registry/...
🌻 Target wishlist: www.target.com/gift-registr...
All info: safeaustin.org/wishlist
Please share!
🌻 Donate kits: signup.com/client/invit...
🌻 Amazon wishlist: www.amazon.com/gp/registry/...
🌻 Target wishlist: www.target.com/gift-registr...
All info: safeaustin.org/wishlist
Please share!