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It is the mission of Safe Passage to promote the right of all to nonviolent and abuse-free relationships through advocacy, intervention and prevention in DeKalb County

About Safe Passage

Safe Passage is DeKalb Countyโ€™s only Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Center.  We provide a wide range of services to survivors and their loved ones including shelter, counseling, advocacy, and so much more. All survivor services are completely free, confidential, and available to all, no matter your age, gender, or when the abuse occurred.  The vision at Safe Passage is a world without violence where all are safe. Together, we believe that future is possible.

As a trauma-informed agency, Safe Passage acknowledges that systems of oppression impact survivors of interpersonal violence in many different ways. We strive to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work to honor the unique journeys of our clients, staff, and community. Join us in our commitment to dismantle these systems of social and racial injustice through continued education and advocacy. Together we have the power to create a violence-free community.

DEI Statement

Safe Passage acknowledges that systems of oppression impact survivors of sexual and domestic violence in many different ways. We honor the unique journeys of our clients, staff, and community by creating a traumaโ€informed environment where all are welcome. We strive to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work. Join us in our commitment to continuing to learn about social and racial justice in an ongoing process.

New Beginnings

With the ever-present demands of our families and individuals seeking out help and support, Safe Passage is now at a point where we must build a new beginning. This will allow us to move all programs and shelter under one roof, helping us keep families together and additing much needed space for operational efficiency.

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Safe Passage stands by you in every step of your journey to healing and safety. You are not alone!

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It takes all of us working together to build a world without violence; join us!

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Safe Passage provides a wide range of services to support survivors and end violence. Our services include crisis intervention, legal and medical advocacy, shelter, counseling, prevention education, and offender intervention. We couldnโ€™t provide these services without the support of our generous community. Partner with us as we work toward a future without abuse.

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โœ๏ธ Back to School Bash 2026 is almost here! ๐ŸŽ’

We are excited to be tabling at this yearโ€™s Back to School Bash presented by Project HOPE and New Hope Missionary Baptist Church! Stop by our booth to say hello, grab some resources, and enjoy a fun afternoon for the whole family.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, August 8, 2026

โฐ 11:00 AM โ€“ 1:00 PM

๐Ÿ“ DeKalb High School (501 W. Dresser Rd, DeKalb, IL)

โœจ Food, music, games, and free school supplies! (Note: Children must be present to receive a free backpack).

โžก๏ธ Free & open to all! Learn more at www.projecthopeinc.org/back-to-school.

We can't wait to see you there! ๐Ÿ‘‹

#DeKalbIL #CommunityOutreach #BackToSchoolBash #DeKalbCommunity #SafePassage
Itโ€™s August, DeKalbโ€”which means Corn Fest 2026 is right around the corner! ๐ŸŒฝโœจ

Mark your calendars for Friday, Aug 28 โ€“ Sunday, Aug 30! Whether you're cheering on courageous kiddos tackling the big carnival rides ๐ŸŽข๐Ÿซฃ, sampling your way through 90+ delicious food vendors ๐ŸŒญ๐Ÿฆ, or catching up with neighbors over a cold drink in the Beer Garden ๐Ÿบ๐ŸŽถ, itโ€™s truly DeKalbโ€™s favorite end-of-summer tradition.

And when it comes to getting there? We've got your parking covered! ๐Ÿ™Œ

A massive shout-out to Tom Sparks Automotive for generously donating their lot! Youโ€™re just 486 feet from the entrance, and every single dollar from parking benefits Safe Passage.

๐Ÿ—“ Dates: August 28โ€“30

๐Ÿ“ Parking Location: Tom Sparks (217 S 1st St)

๐ŸŽŸ Cost: $10 all day

Park close, support a great cause, and get ready for an amazing weekend! See you there! ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿš—
Boy, were we busy yesterday! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ’จ

We loved getting out into the community for National Night Out 2026! Big thanks to everyone who stopped by the Safe Passage booths to say hi and learn more about our mission. We love our community! ๐Ÿ’™โœจ

#NationalNightOut #SafePassage #CommunityOutreach #SandwichIllinois #NNO2026
If youโ€™ve been following our journey, you know weโ€™ve been working toward a dream for years. Today... that dream gets a whole lot closer to reality. ๐Ÿšง

The wait is almost over, and we are overflowing with excitement! Weโ€™ve got some major announcements dropping later this week that will change everything.

Stay tuned! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’œ
#SafePassage #SneakPeek #ProgressInMotion #MajorAnnouncement #CommunityStrong
Happy National Night Out!

Safe Passage is honored to join communities across the county tonight for a night of unity, safety, and fun! We will be present at multiple locations. Stop by and see us to say hello and learn more about our work in the community!

Our team will be at:

๐Ÿข Sycamore (at Hy-Vee) | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

๐ŸŒณ Maple Park (at the Civic Center Ballfields) | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

๐Ÿ™๏ธ Genoa (at Chamberlain Park) | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

๐Ÿฅช Sandwich (at Veterans' Park Gazebo) | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

We look forward to connecting with you. See you tonight! #NationalNightOut #CommunityUnity #SafePassage #CommunitySafety

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