The Shelter for Abused Women & Children

The Shelter is excited to announce that Denise Brown, sister of Nicole Brown Simpson, will be the keynote speaker for our 2025 Mending Broken Hearts Luncheon! Nicole was the ex-wife of O.J. Simpson who was charged with her murder in 1994. The highly publicized “Trial of the Century" resulted in O.J. Simpson’s acquittal. Since 1995, Denise has shared Nicole's story to raise awareness and end the silence for all victims of domestic violence. More information is available at https://lnkd.in/eYPvhJVr

In 2023, there were over 1,400 calls to 911 regarding domestic violence in Collier County. Thousands more incidents went unreported. 😥 Help us raise awareness for our services, all of which are offered free of charge. Crisis Line: 239-775-1101. Interested in joining our mission? Go to https://lnkd.in/eXw33skF 💪

What’s the best thing about working at The Shelter? Easy... the people. 😍 We’re driven by the purpose of our work and energized by the joy we get from supporting each other. We save and transform lives and love doing it together! 💜 Join Our Team - https://lnkd.in/eXw33skF

Congratulations to our Healing Arts Advocate Lisette 🥰, our amazing Employee of the Month! 💜🤩 Lisette goes above and beyond to create a nurturing environment where our participants feel heard and safe to process the trauma of domestic violence or human trafficking. Her compassionate approach and genuine care for others shine through in every interaction. Not only does Lisette excel in her job duties, but she also embodies our organization’s values of empathy and support. Her passion for her work is evident in everything she does, and her positive attitude is infectious to those around her.

Help us celebrate Lori on her 5th Work Anniversary at The Shelter. Lori is a gracious and dedicated emergency shelter advocate and we are proud to have her as part of our amazing Shelter team! 😍👍

Congratulations to Pete, our Operations Director and March Employee of the Month! 🤩🤩 Pete's positive energy keeps our facilities up and running and his easy-going nature always brings about a chuckle or two. 😅👍 Thank you Pete!

Through the blessings of a generous donor and our builder PBS Contractors, The Shelter broke ground on Transitional Living Cottage No. 9! These 3 BR/2BA cottages provide survivors with up to two years of housing on a sliding scale as they continue to work toward self-sufficiency! 💜 https://lnkd.in/eXHze-uq