Emergency Shelter Remodel Serves Survivors

Remodeled kitchen in Emergency Shelter

Domestic violence occurs across all ages and demographic groups in Isabella County. Local organizations like R.I.S.E Advocacy, Inc. step in to provide emergency shelter to these individuals.

Each year, R.I.S.E. Advocacy, Inc. provides shelter, encouragement, and empowerment in this space for over 100 survivors who have experienced domestic violence. Women, children, and men alike utilize the facility when in need of a safe and supportive environment among other services.

Thanks to a grant from the Paula Arndt Women’s Fund through the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation, R.I.S.E. Advocacy was able to remodel their kitchen area to be more functional and inviting for clients. The grant helped to fund new appliances, including a stove, dishwasher, and refrigerator.

The room is used for families to prepare meals, eat together, and also serves as a general gathering place within the shelter. The updated space increases convenience and serves as a room where advocates can host informal meetings with survivors to talk about progress and next steps.