The safe house campaign

Having worked to provide children with basic necessities in the midst of their transition from an unsafe home to a long-term placement, Rooted has now set its vision on another transitionary need.

When children are removed from an unsafe situation, most often a long-term placement is not immediately available. It could be hours or even days before a placement can be matched to a child. Where does a child go when a placement cannot be found right away? Or, where does a child regroup before transitioning to their long-term placement? We now have an answer!

Our Safe House Capital Campaign is raising money to build a house in St. Joseph County. This house will serve as a transitional “safe house” for children as long-term placement is sought, or it will be a space where a child can get cleaned up and prepared for their long-term placement. With blueprints in hand, our plan is to break ground in the spring of 2024. 

The Safe House will provide a place for children to receive basic daily needs such as toiletries, clothing, and shoes. Children will have a space to play, to be fed, and even to sleep during their time of transition. The Safe House will be a place of peace and comfort during a very difficult time. Agency workers will be provided an on-site workspace and Rooted will provide volunteers to help care for the children and ease this time of transition.  

The Safe House Capital Campaign is seeking to raise $300,000 to pay for the materials for the house since most of the work will be done for free by local contractors. Would you be willing to partner with us?

Click here to donate to the Rooted Safe House, or mail a check to the Sturgis Area Community Foundation at 310 N Franks Ave, Sturgis, MI 49091. Our preference is that donations above $1000 are sent as checks to avoid online processing fees, but you can use whichever method you are most comfortable with.

Rooted is a 501(c)(3) organization, so your donation is tax deductible. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.