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Your gift builds the doors we are preparing to open

Safe Harbor is in its founding phase. Every gift given now becomes beds, warm clothing, trained staff, and rooms where brothers and sisters stay together.

Founding Partner Tiers

Join the partners who make the opening possible

Founding partners are recognized permanently as the people and organizations who built Safe Harbor before its first night of care.

Premier Level

Lighthouse

$10,000 and above

Founding Lighthouse Partner recognition and premier placement in our founding donor wall, website, and opening celebration.

Give at this level

Beacon

$5,000

Founding partner recognition, invitation to the Founding Partners Dinner, and placement in our annual report.

Give at this level

Harbor

$2,500

Founding partner recognition on our donor wall and website, with quarterly progress updates.

Give at this level

Anchor

$1,000

Founding partner recognition on our website and an invitation to our opening celebration.

Give at this level

Wave

$500

Founding supporter recognition and updates on the progress your gift makes possible.

Give at this level

Ways to Give

One time or recurring, by card or by bank transfer

Giving is processed securely through Stripe. Choose the amount and rhythm that fits your household or organization.

One Time Gift

Make a single gift by card or by ACH bank transfer.

  • $50
  • $100
  • $250
  • $500
  • $1,000
  • Other amount
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Monthly Giving

Recurring gifts give us steady, predictable support as we prepare to open. Choose monthly, quarterly, or annual giving by card or bank transfer.

Give monthly

Sponsorship Levels

Businesses, churches, and civic groups can sponsor a bedroom, a program, or our Founding Partners Dinner. We will tailor recognition to your organization.

Explore sponsorships

In Kind Donations

New bedding, clothing, hygiene items, school supplies, and furnishings help us prepare each room. Contact us for our current needs list and drop off arrangements.

Offer an in kind gift

Planned Giving

Include Safe Harbor in your will, trust, or estate plan and create a lasting harbor for children in our region. We are glad to work with you and your advisor.

Discuss planned giving

Impact

What your generosity provides

Safe Beds and Warm Clothing

A bed of their own, clean linens, and clothing that fits on the very first night.

Comforting Essentials

Hygiene items, a backpack, and a soft toy so a child has something that belongs only to them.

Trauma Informed Care

Trained staff, calming spaces, and counseling coordination that help a child feel steady again.

Keeping Siblings Together

Rooms and staffing planned for sibling groups so families are not divided during a crisis.

Your donations bring safety, comfort, and hope.

Founding partner and donor interest

Tell us how you would like to give and we will follow up with the details.

Please share only what is needed for us to respond. Do not include sensitive case details about a child or family in this form.

Safe Harbor Children's Shelter is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 42-3165658. Gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. We never publish bank account information on this website.

Founding partners

Help us open the doors

Every gift right now goes toward opening South Louisiana's first sibling inclusive shelter: facility preparation, program development, staffing, and the steps to open safely.

Lighthouse

$10,000 and above

Founding Lighthouse Partner recognition and premier placement in our founding donor wall, website, and opening celebration.

Beacon

$5,000

Founding partner recognition, invitation to the Founding Partners Dinner, and placement in our annual report.

Harbor

$2,500

Founding partner recognition on our donor wall and website, with quarterly progress updates.

Anchor

$1,000

Founding partner recognition on our website and an invitation to our opening celebration.

Wave

$500

Founding supporter recognition and updates on the progress your gift makes possible.

Give Once or Monthly

Make a secure one time or recurring gift by card or bank transfer through Stripe.

Donate Now

In Kind Donations

Furniture, supplies, and professional services help us prepare to open.

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Planned Giving

Include Safe Harbor in your legacy through an estate gift or bequest.

Learn More

Safe Harbor Children's Shelter is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 42-3165658). Gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Your support makes a difference

What your giving provides

Safe Beds and Warm Clothing

A bed of their own, clean linens, and clothing that fits on the very first night.

Comforting Essentials

Hygiene items, a backpack, and a soft toy so a child has something that belongs only to them.

Trauma Informed Care

Trained staff, calming spaces, and counseling coordination that help a child feel steady again.

Keeping Siblings Together

Rooms and staffing planned for sibling groups so families are not divided during a crisis.

Your donations bring safety, comfort, and hope.