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Our mission is to create and sustain a safe environment that empowers survivors of domestic violence. Non-resident referrals and services are also available.

We provide a warm and safe place for those fleeing domestic violence. We also provide case management, emergency clothing and supplies, personal hygiene products, food and laundry facilities as needed. Advocacy services are available to help victims access resources and act as a liaison with law enforcement and the court system. Upon arrival at our safe house, an assessment of mental, physical and financial needs is conducted. An individualized action plan is developed based on the client's personal needs. All services are provided free of charge to victims of domestic violence.

11/06/2026

Help Us Provide Holiday Meals for Our Shelter Families! 💜🦃

The holidays are a time for comfort, connection, and coming together around the table. This season, we are asking our wonderful community to help ensure that the individuals and families staying at Sylvia’s Place can enjoy a warm, nourishing holiday meal.

For the families we serve, the holidays can bring added challenges. Your generosity can help create a moment of comfort, joy, and togetherness during a difficult time. Every donation, big or small, helps make the holidays a little brighter for our shelter clients.

💜 Would you consider donating food to help us provide holiday meals? Your kindness can make a meaningful difference for the families staying with us.

To view our holiday meal donation needs and learn how you can help, please click the link below: https://www.walmart.com/registry/RR/eb32950b-941d-49f7-9c7a-51c8aa41008d

11/03/2026

Join Us for Our Final Support Group of the Season! 💜

Join us Wednesday, November 4th, from 10:00–11:30 AM for our weekly support group hosted by Hope & Wholeness Psychology Center!

This week’s topic is “Living in Your Values.” 🌿 Let’s come together one more time this season to reflect on what matters most, find connection, and continue growing in a space filled with support and understanding. We are so grateful for everyone who has joined us, and we hope to see you there! 💜

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from Sylvia’s Place!

Wishing everyone a fun, festive, and safe Halloween! Whether you’re trick-or-treating, passing out candy, or enjoying the spooky season, we hope your day is filled with smiles, sweet treats, and happy memories.

Stay safe and have a spooktacular Halloween! 🕸️

10/29/2026

As Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to a close, our hearts are full of gratitude for a community that continues to stand with survivors.

The purple may come down, and October may end, but our support for survivors continues every single day.

Throughout October, our community came together in meaningful ways to raise awareness, show compassion, and stand alongside survivors of domestic violence. From our Paws for a Cause Dog Parade to our Survivors’ Clothesline Project and purple flag display, each event was a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together as a community. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated, helped spread awareness, and showed their support. Together, we continue to remind survivors that they are seen, heard, believed, and never alone.

You can make a difference long after October ends. Your generosity helps Sylvia’s Place provide safety, support, and hope to survivors when they need it most - now and into the future.

Will you help us continue this important work? Keep the momentum going, donate using the link below and help us remind survivors they are never alone.

💜 https://sylviasplace.com/take-action/donate/

10/28/2026

Wow...wow...wow...we have no words friends!!! 🥹 We asked and you all SHOWED UP!!! 🎉

Our hearts are full and so are our shelves!!! We are humbled, thankful, blessed, grateful...you name the emotion and we are FEELING IT! 💜

Thank you doesn't seem like enough, but sincerely THANK YOU for supporting survivors, lifting team spirits and improving the overall vibe - your help enables us to help those experiencing abuse and we are feeling motivated today!! 👏🏻😍

10/27/2026

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28th, from 10:00–11:30 AM for our weekly support group hosted by Hope & Wholeness Psychology Center!
This week’s topic is “Protecting Your Peace.” 🌿 Take a moment for yourself, find connection, and remember that you deserve peace, support, and healing. We hope to see you there! 💜

10/24/2026

🚨 OUR SHELVES ARE RUNNING LOW, AND WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🧻💜

Sometimes, it’s the everyday essentials that make the biggest difference.

We are running dangerously low on toilet paper, facial tissues, and paper towels—basic necessities that our shelter goes through every single day.

For the survivors and children who come to us seeking safety, these aren’t just paper products. They’re part of having a clean, comfortable, and dignified place to call home during an incredibly difficult time in their lives.

💜 Will you help us restock our shelves?

🛒 Shop our wish lists and have items shipped directly to us:
🔗 Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/0jcmW4Y9
🔗 Walmart Registry: https://www.walmart.com/registry/RR/08aff309-accf-484e-ac19-5752b446468c

📦 Prefer to shop locally? Donations can be dropped off at:

Sylvia’s Place
235 North St.
Allegan, MI 49010

Every package of toilet paper, box of tissues, and roll of paper towels helps us meet the everyday needs of the individuals and families who depend on us.

No donation is too small. Whether you purchase one item or a whole case, you are helping ensure that survivors and their children have the basic necessities they deserve.

Please consider helping us restock these shelves, and share this post to spread the word. Together, we can make sure these essential items are there when they’re needed most. 💜

10/24/2026

ABUSE DOESN’T ALWAYS LEAVE BRUISES. BUT IT ALWAYS LEAVES A MARK.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and at Sylvia’s Place, we know the impact of abuse goes far beyond what the eye can see.

It can look like fear, isolation, control, and slowly losing the person you once were.

Every day, we stand alongside survivors, reminding them that they are not alone, their experiences matter, and they deserve a life free from abuse.

This month, we remember the lives lost, stand with those still searching for safety, and celebrate the courage it takes to begin again.

At Sylvia’s Place, every survivor deserves to be heard, supported, and given the opportunity to heal. 💜

You are not alone. We are here for you.

24/7 Hotline (269) 673-8700
www.sylviasplace.com

10/22/2026

💜 Thankful Thursday! 💜

Today, we’re feeling especially grateful for the kindness and generosity of people in our community who continue to show up for Sylvia’s Place and the survivors we serve!

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Kathy DeHaan and her Jazzercise group for their collection efforts and generous donation to Sylvia’s Place! We’re so thankful for the time, thoughtfulness, and compassion that went into bringing everyone together to support our mission.

We also want to extend a special thank you to Sandy Babcock, who generously donated proceeds from the sale of her beautiful, handmade greeting cards! What a wonderful way to turn a special talent into something that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of others. 💌

Every dollar donated helps us continue providing safety, support, and hope to survivors of domestic violence and their children. Behind every act of generosity is a reminder that our community cares—and that reminder means more than words can express.

To Kathy, her Jazzercise group, and Sandy: Thank you for thinking of Sylvia’s Place and for being part of the circle of support that helps survivors find safety and rebuild their lives. We are so grateful for you! 💜

10/20/2026

Our support group, hosted by & Wholeness Psychology Center is back! We invite you to join us this Wednesday, October 21st, from 10:00–11:30 AM for our weekly support group. This week’s topic is “Believing in Yourself.”

This is a welcoming space to connect with others, find encouragement, and continue growing in a supportive environment. We hope you’ll join us! 💜

Address

235 North Street
Allegan, MI
49010

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12696738700

Website

http://www.sylviasplace.com/

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