We believe that everyone deserves a safe and nurturing environment to rebuild their lives after such traumatic experiences.

Our comprehensive programs and services are designed to address the physical, emotional, and practical needs of survivors,

helping them regain control over their lives and achieve long-term self-sufficiency.

To that end, we have established Restoration Place where survivors are able to to work toward the goal of independence in a place of safety and peace.

Empowerment Starts Here

Our Mission

Restorationplace.org is a dedicated domestic violence operated by Restoration Advocates, at restorationadvocates.org, which provides a safe haven for victims of abuse. Our mission is to offer crucial resources and support to empower women in rebuilding their lives with independence and self-sufficiency. Through compassionate care and tailored programs, we aim to break the cycle of violence and help survivors thrive.

Services

What We Offer

We provide a range of essential services, including temporary shelter, food, and other necessities, along with job search assistance, transportation, childcare, and mentoring in areas such as finances, relationships, and making better life choices. We offer a supportive environment where women can heal, learn, and grow towards a future free from violence and fear.

Our shelter is a place of solace and empowerment, offering a supportive community and access to essential services to aid in the healing and recovery process.

By fostering an environment of care and respect, we aim to aid residents not only in healing from past traumas but also in rebuilding their lives with renewed confidence and independence. Through our comprehensive support, we empower individuals to regain control, develop new skills, and move forward toward a more stable and fulfilling future.

Shelter

Mentoring

Trained volunteers serve as compassionate mentors to our residents, creating a safe and trusting environment where individuals can openly share their thoughts and experiences. These mentors listen attentively and without judgment, offering thoughtful and personalized guidance that helps residents navigate challenges, make informed decisions, and grow with confidence. Their role is not only to provide counsel but to foster a meaningful connection, empowering residents to feel heard, supported, and understood throughout their journey.

Practical Assistance

Our staff and volunteers are committed to providing the support our residents need. In addition to food and other essentials, we offer practical assistance whenever possible, such as arranging transportation for job interviews and important appointments.

For mothers with young children starting work, we offer childcare services to ease their transition into the workforce.

As women transition to independent living, we assist by providing furniture from our donated inventory and helping with the move.

Our goal is to equip women with the resources necessary to achieve complete independence.

What to do if you need help.

If you are in an abusive relationship, it is important to make a plan for what you need to do to safely leave.

Stash a getaway bag. This bag, which you should keep somewhere where the abuser can’t find it, such as a friend’s house, your workplace or a neighbor’s house, will contain important documents such as: your driver’s license, passport, birth certificate, social security cards, copies of financial records, your lease or deed, health insurance information, prescriptions, marriage license or divorce papers, and all similar paperwork for your children, if applicable. It should also include, if possible, some cash you are able to save in case the abuser cancels credits cards or blocks you from accessing bank accounts.

Write down important phone numbers as well as passwords to email and other accounts you may need. Your phone may not be available and these numbers are important.

Decide where to go. When it’s time to leave—it could be while the abuser is at work, the next time you feel in danger, exactly two weeks from now or whenever you deem the best time—you need to plan where to go. Consider an emergency shelter (which will need advance notice, so contact an advocate there), a friend or family member’s house that the abuser doesn’t know the location of or is far enough away that it will be difficult for the abuser to get to you, or, if affordable, a hotel or apartment that you pay for with cash so the abuser cannot track you there. Keep in mind that if you have a cell phone, the abuser may be able to trace your location, so consider getting a pay-as-you-go temporary phone and leaving your cell behind.