Resolution to honor SafeSpace on its fiftieth anniversary for dedicated service to domestic violence victims.

SafeSpace, a nonprofit organization in East Tennessee, began in 1976 as a grassroots effort to shelter victims of domestic violence. Over the years, it evolved into a structured organization, securing office space and hiring staff in 1983. Celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, SafeSpace has provided critical support through emergency shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, and advocacy. The resolution commends SafeSpace for its role in securing the first rural order of protection in Tennessee and its ongoing efforts to promote awareness, prevention, and healing for those affected by abuse.

Resolution to honor SafeSpace on its fiftieth anniversary for dedicated service to domestic violence victims.

SafeSpace, a nonprofit organization in East Tennessee, began in 1976 as a grassroots effort to shelter victims of domestic violence. Over the years, it evolved into a structured organization, securing office space and hiring staff in 1983. Celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, SafeSpace has provided critical support through emergency shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, and advocacy. The resolution commends SafeSpace for its role in securing the first rural order of protection in Tennessee and its ongoing efforts to promote awareness, prevention, and healing for those affected by abuse.