Everyone deserves a life free from violence.
Since 1979 Shelter from the Storm has been working within our community to provide safety and resources to survivors in Union County.
It is our vision to support a community driven collaboration promoting safety and empowerment for everyone to be free from violence and the fear of violence.
We are hiring! Visit our careers page and be a part of our amazing team!
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)!
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is an annual campaign to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence in the United States. It is observed during the month of April.
Each year during the month of April, state, territory, tribal and community-based organizations, rape crisis centers, government agencies, businesses, campuses and individuals plan events and activities to highlight sexual violence as a public health, human rights and social justice issue and reinforce the need for prevention efforts.
The theme, slogan, resources and materials for the national SAAM campaign are coordinated by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center each year with assistance from anti-sexual assault organizations throughout the United States.
How do we prevent violence in our community?
Shelter from the Storm is honored to receive funding through Oregon’s Sexual Assault Task Force & The Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence in order to do prevention work in our community.
We understand that prevention of violence in our community is a community wide effort, and we hope that you will join us in pursuit of our vision of a community driven to promote safety and empower everyone to be free from violence and the fear of violence.
Looking for a different way to give?
Check out our Amazon Wishlist! We've listed some items we're currently in need of. You can have these items shipped directly to us, and every contribution will help support our survivors.
April 2025 donation requests:
Pantry: Our food pantry is still being visited quite often from our community and we run out of items to give to folks! Here are some of the items most needed/asked for:
Single serve meals that are ready to eat, or easy to make (example: cup o noodle, single serve mac and cheese, single serve oatmeal cups, flip top soups, chili, etc.). Cereal and oatmeal. Juice boxes. Snack items, such as chips, cookies, Hostess snacks, fruit snacks, etc. Can openers, as most folks facing food insecurity do not have one.
Toilet paper and cleaning supplies for our Safe House such as bleach, paper towels, disinfecting wipes, bathroom cleaners, toilet cleaner, Lysol, etc.!
*In immediate need of: Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, razors (both male and female), and shaving cream (both male and female). Also, toothbrushes and toothpaste are highly needed.
Size 1,5, 6 & 7 diapers are also needed at this time. Also, baby wipes, please.
Laundry detergent, dryer sheets, fabric softener are very much needed.
Gift cards to give to our clients for things they need. Examples: WalMart, Safeway, Grocery Outlet, McDonalds, Wendy’s, KFC, etc.
SFS Dates
Please refer to this calendar to keep updated with our services, closure dates, and upcoming events.