Safe Harbor Family Crisis Center

10/31/2025

Please follow us on our new page as the previous one we are unable to manage.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582838866098 Thank you for helping spread the word!

New Page October 2025 - Safe Harbor Family Crisis Center | Galesburg, IL Providing resources and support for survivors of domestic violence in Knox County, IL.

10/22/2025

Saturday October 25 HyVee on Main will be on site at The Purple Hanger Resale Shoppe for a Pork Chop and Hotdog fundraiser. All proceeds go towards services for survivors of domestic violence in Knox County.

Pork Chop meal with chips and drink: $8
Hotdog meal with chips and drink: $5
Individual pork $6, hotdog $3

Come down to Treat Street and grab lunch at the Purple Hanger!

10/22/2025

Safe Harbor Family Crisis Center in Galesburg is gearing up for their annual Holiday Drive. The program provides gifts, stocking stuffers and an outfit for children served through the domestic violence program. This year’s theme is “The Wish List”.

Service clubs, individuals, businesses and organizations are invited to join Safe Harbor in fulfilling a wish list for a child. Sign up by October 30 to get a child’s wish list sent directly to you.

Online sign up: https://forms.gle/gybzBZjxttgLb8d96 or email [email protected]

Last year the program served over 200 children in Knox County.

Safe Harbor Crisis Center offers services for survivors of domestic violence in Knox County. Located at 1188 W Main Street in Galesburg, it has been in operation since 1990. For more information please contact Safe Harbor at 309-343-7233.

09/08/2025

Safe Harbor current needs for survivors of domestic violence in Knox County. Reusable bags, deodorant, soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, baby soap, baby lotion.

Thank you very much to our supporters who have been dropping off donations. We really appreciate your help!

09/01/2025

Safe Harbor is closed Monday September 1st for Labor Day. The crisis line is open at 309-343-7233.

08/27/2025

Many thanks to Shoe Sensation in Galesburg for your generous support of Safe Harbor Family Crisis Center. At their recent grand re-opening, store manager Shelly and CEO David Shoengart present a check for $1,000 to support survivors of Domestic Violence.

Shoe Sensation is currently collecting new socks for Safe Harbor as well. Please stop on by to Shoe Sensation in Galesburg to donate new socks to Safe Harbor!

08/15/2025

Thank you to Shoe Sensation in Galesburg for your continued support of Safe Harbor Family Crisis Center!

Shoe Sensation is collecting new socks to be donated to Safe Harbor for survivors of domestic abuse. Stop by 2472 Veterans Dr, Galesburg, IL 61401 to see their new store and donate a package of socks.

Thank you, Shoe Sensation and congratulations on your new location!

08/13/2025

Thank you Hy-Vee on East Main Street in Galesburg for your donation to Safe Harbor. Our families in need will greatly appreciate these

08/08/2025

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Safe Harbor Family Crisis Center | Empowering Survivors | The mission of Safe Harbor Family Crisis Center is to support and respond to the needs of survivors of domestic violence and their dependents in the effort to avoid further abuse. While you may not have control over another person’s violent...

08/07/2025

Looking to volunteer? Our team at The Purple Hanger is looking for volunteers to help with sorting items and preparing for the upcoming changeover.

Our online application is available on the link here:

As a not-for-profit organization, we depend on volunteers for our day-to-day operations. Volunteers helps in virtually all aspects of our organization, and we are always looking for caring, committed volunteers! Volunteering at Safe Harbor is a rewarding experience because you can make a difference....

08/06/2025

Many asked how to help our families that use the services of Safe Harbor. Here is a current wish list that our families are in need of. Donations can be dropped off at our office at 1188 W Main Galesburg, IL 61401. Thank you!

It was great to see you at the National Night Out last night! Thank you for stopping by and showing your support for Safe Harbor!

Safe Harbor Wishlist new unopened items
shampoo
conditioner
body wash
lotion
baby lotion
curly/coarse hair products
edge cream
silk cap/bonnets
womens deodorant
clorox wipes
multipurpose cleaner
dish soap
sponges
hand soap
tissues
paper towels
can openers
spaghettios
chef boyardee
spaghetti sauce
spaghetti noodles
boxed mac n cheese
canned meat - canned chicken
canned tuna
pop tarts
maple syrup
shelf stable milk
jelly
peanut butter
fruit snacks
granola bars (not peanut butter flavor)
nutrigrain bars
canned peas
canned green beans

08/05/2025

We will see you tonight at National Night Out!
📅Tuesday, August 5, 2025
🕒 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
📍Standish Park, 42 W. Tompkins Street
What to expect:
✅Meet officers from the Galesburg Police and Fire Departments, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, and Galesburg Hospital Ambulance Service.
✅Check out cool police cars, fire trucks, and other emergency vehicles.
✅See K9 and drone demonstrations in action!
✅Enjoy fun activities like a bouncy house, dunk tank, and pitching booth.
✅Grab a free snow cone from Kona Ice (for the first 250 people!).
✅Get information and giveaways from various community organizations.
National Night Out is a great opportunity to connect with your neighbors and local public safety officials in a fun, positive environment. Photos below illustrate some of the moments from past years. We can't wait to see you there!