Helping Everyone Feel Safe At Home
Safe At Home promotes children’s safety, well-being, and hope for their future by providing healing services and education to end the cycle of violence and save lives.
Our Impact
Our Margaret’s Place program offers safe spaces in schools where we provide comprehensive healing services to students who are impacted by trauma or violence.
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94%
of students said that they feel safer
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88%
of students said that it is easier to talk to someone instead of keeping things to themselves
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91%
of students said that they feel more confident and have better self-esteem
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95%
of students said that they are more hopeful about their future
Upcoming Events
Past Events
2022 Golf & Tennis Classic
Joe and Ali are hosting Safe At Home’s annual Golf and Tennis Classic on July 21, 2022.
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2022 TCS New York City Marathon
Joe Torre Safe At Home is an Official Charity Partner for the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on November 6.
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20th Anniversary Gala
On Thursday, November 10th, Joe and Ali Torre will host our Annual New York Gala, celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Safe At Home!
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Testimonials
When you’re as dedicated to helping young people heal from their trauma as we are, your work doesn’t go unnoticed. See what people are saying about Safe At Home.
“It helped me be more confident in myself, also helped me get along better with friends and helped me avoid problems at home”
Student, Margaret’s Place
“Margaret’s Place is a safe place to come and express your feelings; when you are feeling down, you can come here and no one will judge you.”
Student, Margaret’s Place
“Margaret’s Place has helped make me a stronger person.”
Student, Margaret’s Place
“Margaret’s Place helps me see the world more than I see in my view. It also lets me be myself and express myself. And to be aware of my actions as well.”
Student, Margaret’s Place
“Margaret’s Place has helped me be more confident in myself, helped me get along better with friends, and helped me avoid problems at home.”
Participant, Margaret’s Place
“The most important thing that Margaret’s Place has done for me is to give me hope. They never gave up on me and showed me there is a lot to live for.”
Participant, Margaret’s Place
“Margaret’s Place is much more than a room. It is a force in shaping who we are. It says ‘We are determined to provide a respectful supportive environment for all members of our community. No one is alone.’ I cannot imagine my school without Margaret’s Place. It is and will continue to be part of who we are.”
Patrick M. Burns, Principal, JHS 217 Robert A. Van Wyck
“Having a Margaret’s Place on our campus has been phenomenal. It has provided our school community with resources that we so desperately need. Margaret’s Place offers that comfort of a listening ear to that silent voice.”
Evelyn Wesley, Former Principal, John Adams Middle School
Get Involved
From short-term needs to long-term sustainability of the work we do, your gift enables us to preserve, enhance, and advance our reach to more children in need.
501(c)3 #: 03-0442514
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Donate Online
Your generosity helps young people find hope and strength to overcome their trauma. Support Safe At Home with an online donation today
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Donor Advised Funds
Supporting Safe At Home is simple with DAF Direct – an app that helps you donate to your favorite charities by giving directly from your donor-advised fund.
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Other Ways To Give
There are a variety of ways you can provide support beyond donations. From gifts of stock and bequests to volunteering your time, it’s easy to make an impact.
Safe Keeping
Join staff members Gabrielle Napoli and Rachel Quiles as we explore topics about healthy relationships, mental health, and more on our biweekly podcast Safe Keeping.
You can also find us on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, and more.