Who We Are
The Shelter offers a variety of trauma-informed services designed to empower the victims of domestic violence and to create a community of support.
Recent News
August 25, 2026
30th Annual 5k Run/Walk for Shelter
<strong>Celebrating 30 Years of Running!</strong>
<strong>Can you believe we have been running Charlottesville's Historic Downtown Mall for 30 years?</strong> We are excited to...
August 31, 2026
30th Annual 5k featured on CBS19
Checkout Anna Mendez, Shelter's Executive Director, on CBS19 discussing our 30th Annual 5k and the work it supports. Thank you for your coverage of...
July 09, 2026
Announcing our New Volunteer Training
Looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community? Interested in supporting the Shelter for Help in Emergency’s mission to end intimate...
1979
Founded
in Charlottesville
5,000+
Volunteer hours
per year
1,200+
Hotline calls
per year
5,000
Nights of safe shelter
per year
400
Adults & children served
per year


