October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

Partner abuse happens to 1 in 3 women (34%) and 1 in 6 men (17%). These numbers in Johnson County are at an all-time high and the impact of this is felt strongly by Safehome, the largest domestic violence organization in the state of Kansas, providing FREE resources for victims, their children and their pets.

We have some unbelievably hard days, but it’s the people who share their hearts with Safehome that make the majority of our days magical. Breaking the cycle of Domestic Violence will take an enormous amount of time, talent and resources. Together we can make it happen! We are calling on all of our Love Warriors to get involved this month.

Take your pick from the options below or create your own Be The Love campaign! Contact Taylor McGee for campaign ideas and marketing.

Purchase a yard sign EVERYBODY can get behind for $10 & show your support all month long!

Once purchased, please reach out to taylor.mcgee@safehome-ks.org to arrange a pickup.

**Use the link to your right or send us a Venmo at @Support-Safehome. Be sure to note "yard sign" when using either method.

Join Safehome for a silent candlelight vigil honoring victims of domestic violence. Please wear purple as a symbol of hope & healing!

Survivor Stories

Resources

Free + Open to the Public

Wednesday 10/14 from 1pm-2pm

Shelter at Strang Park

9879 W. 88th Terrace, OPKS

(Corner of w. 89th & Farley)

Join our ‘Purple Thursday’ campaign on Thursday, October 15th by wearing purple to show our support for those who have experienced domestic violence and abuse and to let them know that help is available for themselves and their families.

To participate in supporting DVAM/Purple Thursday, please share a photo of you wearing purple with us! Tag @safehomeks

Join Breathe Yoga KC for a special evening of movement, stillness and community benefiting Safehome during Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Breathe for Her was created in memory of Breathe Yoga KC owner Kristie Feese's friend Amy Shaffer Mabion, who was lost to domestic violence in 2017, leaving her three kids behind.

Amy was known for her huge laugh, beautiful smile, generous spirit, unwavering faith and, most of all, her heart of gold. Amy is the reason this event began, but “Her” represents so many more. Survivors, those currently experiencing domestic violence, the families and children affected, and those we've lost.

Stephanie Sanderson will begin the evening with 50–55 minutes of an accessible version of our Breathe Signature sequence. The studio will be comfortably warm rather than at our usual Signature temperature, making this special practice welcoming to a wide range of experience levels. We'll then settle into 30 minutes of sound bath and extended Savasana led by Kamryn Ramsdell.

Sunday, October 18th (Registration open on October 5th)

7:00–8:30 PM

Breathe Yoga KC (W. 83rd St, Lenexa)

Donation-based event, suggested minimum at $30. All proceeds benefit Safehome!

**Limited to 20 participants**

Registration opens on October 5th via website or the Mindbody app

Breathe for Amy.

Breathe for survivors.

Breathe for those we’ve lost.

Breathe for Her. 

Pick up this popular One United Multi-Benefit Treatment Spray by Redken for the special price of $12.98 (regular retail is $30.98). When purchasing this item at the Beauty Brands locations listed below, 100% of the proceeds will be donated back to Safehome!



• Overland Park - 7501 W 119 St, OP, KS 66213

• Olathe - 15225 W 119th St, Olathe, KS 66062



Customers will also have the opportunity to add a monetary donation to their total purchase to directly support shelters.

Campaign runs until 10/25

Safehome provides each & every survivor that enters our doors with brand new, essential items as they transition into lives free from abuse!

Help us ensure these needs are met by visiting & donating from our Amazon Wish List. Thank you!

We are proud to again be named an inaugural United Way Impact 100 organization! United Way launched the Impact 100 to provide unrestricted funding to the 100 organizations they believe are addressing the most vital health and human service needs in our community. At, Safehome, we will use this funding to help us continue fighting to break the cycle of domestic violence. 

Each year, Mayor Curt Skoog selects a local nonprofit to receive proceeds from the Mayor's Holiday Fund and Safehome is so grateful to have been selected as the 2026 recipient!

Your holiday donation on behalf of survivors can be made via our website linked to the right, Venmo or by mailing a check. Please indicate "Mayor's Holiday Fund" in your memo when using any of these payment methods

Venmo: @Support-Safehome

Mail check: PO Box 4563, Overland Park, KS 66204

You're invited to attend the Mayor's Holiday Festival on Friday 11/20 from 5p-8p at Clock Tower Landing to enjoy all the family fun and be present for this special check presentation.

Please direct any questions to Angie Mutti at angie@downtownop.org