Standing with survivors transforms lives every day. This past fiscal year, Safe Alliance impacted 25,548 individuals across Charlotte-Mecklenburg through our life-changing survivor resources and community engagement initiatives.
With our community's support, we expanded our human trafficking services, broadened our scope of work, and continued preparing for the future of survivor services in Mecklenburg County.
See Your Impact in Action: FY26 Report
While this year brought uncertainty around federal funding, the local commitment to our mission drives home a powerful message: survivor safety is public safety.
We are so grateful for the advocates, donors, partners, and volunteers whose generosity and trust make our critical work possible. With their support, survivors across Charlotte-Mecklenburg can access the care they need to build a safer, stronger, and more hopeful future.
By the Numbers: FY26 Impact
- 25,548 individuals impacted by Safe Alliance programs and services
- 9,021 total calls to our 24/7 Greater Charlotte Hope Line
- 100% of callers could name at least one personal or family safety strategy
- 2,464 counseling sessions provided through our Sexual Trauma Services
- 2,710 individuals served through our Victim Assistance & Legal Services
- 793 survivors stayed at our Domestic Violence Shelter
- 2,076 adult and children survivors referred from the Survivor Resource Center
- 99% of clients could name at least one physical or emotional safety strategy
The Future of Survivor Services
As we look ahead, we are excitedly preparing to open The Umbrella Center, Charlotte-Mecklenburg's Family Justice Center, in Summer 2027.
"DNA does not make a family; it is love, caring, and protection," said NC State Senator Woodson Bradley, a domestic violence survivor and member of the Survivor Input Taskforce. "You just need this much more courage than what you woke up with to make it through the day."
The Umbrella Center is designed to meet survivors where they are and help them take their next step forward. This survivor-centered, trauma-informed facility will house critical services under one roof, providing a single point of access for the comprehensive care survivors need -- from human services and healthcare providers to legal support and law enforcement.
We're so proud to bring this transformational model to our community. Together, we're building a hopeful and welcoming place that will allow us to help survivors on their journey to a brighter tomorrow for generations to come.
