09/02/2026
You may have seen the recent news about Greenville's Center for Family Violence Prevention budget shortfalls. SAFE, which has served Lenoir and Greene Counties for over 40 years is in the same boat.
Our grant funding has continued to be cut year after year and without any financial support from our local city or county, SAFE is struggling to maintain services. We are already operating with minimal staff and need $50,000 to maintain these critical services.
Please consider that while you may not see our services or the victims of daily abuse in their homes, we see them, daily. We hear their stories, guide them to safety, and help them pick up the pieces of broken lives and hearts to a place of hope and healing. Most people don't want to talk about abuse. They're embarrassed it happened to them or they fear retaliation.
Regardless of the reason, the impacts are real. Our families are in crisis. These issues aren't isolated to one place or one home. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men are victims of severe abuse in their lifetime. This impacts children's ability to learn and thrive now and in the future. Raised in violent homes, boys are 11x more likely to be perpetrators of violence and girls are 6x more likely to be victimized. Exposure to violence leads to 4x more attempted childhood su***de and 6x more attempted adult su***de.
Economically, DV costs $12 billion annually in the US alone. That's 8 million missed days of work. The average cost of care after physical assault is over $4,273. Domestic Violence is the leading cause of homelessness in women and children.
Violence in someone else's home does NOT end there. It affects all of us. It's time we stop seeing domestic violence as a private issue or something that is happening "over there". DV knows NO BOUNDS. It affects ALL races, ages, genders, religions, economic statuses, education levels and it's happening more than you realize.
Please consider helping us save these critical services for the future and health of our communities. You can donate using the "Donate Now" button on Facebook, on our website: www.safeinlenoir-greene.org, or by sending us a check to our office: SAFE in Lenoir County, Inc. 2500 N Herritage St, Suite D, Kinston, NC 28501.
If you'd like to volunteer your time, please be aware that confidentiality is key. All volunteers must have at least 20 hours of training to work with survivors and we need a long-term commitment to ensure confidentiality, safety, and continuity for our clients, many of whom are experiencing severe trauma. If you would like to dedicate your time to this cause, please call our office: 252-523-4511.
For women, children, and families escaping domestic violence, Greenville’s Center for Family Violence Prevention is a helping hand. Now, due to a $160,000 budget deficit, the center is in danger of closing this month.
Story: https://www.witn.com/2026/09/01/gofundme-set-up-greenville-domestic-violence-center-facing-possible-closure/
