Support The SAFE Center
You can support us in many ways! From donating to volunteering, we appreciate each and every person who supports us and our mission. Please read below to get a better understanding of ways your can help us serve survivors of sexual assault.
Ways to Support SAFE
Monetary
Donation
Physical Donation
Spread Awareness
Volunteer
Monetary Donations
The Tuscaloosa SAFE Center is a federally -recognized 501(c)(3) organization that is funded by the generosity of individuals, corporations, small businesses, foundations, students and civic/social/community organizations. Every contributions, regardless of size, helps us achieve our mission of providing wrap-around services to survivors of sexual violence.
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Every dollar is truly put to good and careful use, and your gift is tax deductible. Your donation will ensure that every patient who comes to SAFE receives quality care and support. You can make your donations by mail, phone or on-line. Additionally gifts can be made as monthly donations, matching gifts, donations of securities or legacy gifts.
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Please reach out if you have any questions about donations!
Patient Hygiene Items
After the completion of the forensic exam, patients are given the opportunity to shower. We offer each of our patients new hygiene items to be able to clean up before they leave. With that, we are always in need of hygiene items like body wash, shampoo& conditioner, deodorant, etc.
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Patient Clothing
Patients must often leave their clothing as apart of the forensic exam. Therefore, there is a critical need for new, clean replacement clothing for both male and female patients. We are in need of sports bras, pants (leggings, sweatpants, etc.), men's boxers, shirts, etc.
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Patient Snacks
After the forensic exam is complete, patients often want something to eat or drink. Bottled water, Gatorade/Powerade, and individually wrapped snacks are needed.
All donations can be delivered to the SAFE Center M-F between 8:30am and 4:30pm.
Physical Donations
Raising Awareness
Host an Event
Businesses, school and clubs can make an impact by hosting fundraiser on behalf of the SAFE Center.
​Contact us to see about setting up a support agreement for your event.
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Spread the Word
By inviting a representative of the SAFE Center to speak to you company, church, civic/social club or organization you can help us raise awareness of the SAFE Ceneter and the impact we are making in the community.​
Volunteers
Volunteers are the backbone of the Tuscaloosa SAFE Center, and the achievement of the Center's goals are best served by the active participation of citizen in the community. Volunteers are always viewed as a valuable resource to the SAFE Center, its staff and patients.
All volunteers are required to complete an application, an interview and must pass a criminal background check. Once these steps have been completed, volunteers will then be required to attend a mandatory training session before beginning to assist as a volunteer.
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Medical Advocates
A medical advocate fulfills a critical role for our sexual assault patients. You will be on the front lines, bearing witness to the experiences of sexual assault survivors and standing beside them on their healing journey. The SAFE Center provide specialized training to all volunteers to ensure they are prepared and able to assist each patient with ease and comfort.
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Interested? Contact Shannon@tuscaloosasafecenter.com for more information!