(Community Matters 187) How One Night Of Giving Helps Keep the Lights On at S.A.F.E. Place

$4,800 a day. That’s the operating reality behind a shelter that offers free, life-saving services to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. We’re joined by Ellen Lassiter Collier from S.A.F.E. Place in Battle Creek to put real numbers and real stories behind what “support” means in Calhoun County, from keeping the lights on to staffing an emergency shelter that’s often at or over capacity.The Restoring Hope Gala, the 19th annual dinner and auction supporting S.A.F.E. Place takes place on Friday, May 15 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Battle Creek at 5:00 PM. Ellen talks about an event like this is important for their fundraising to provide critical services for those in need, as well as some exciting expansions coming through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Episode ResourcesS.A.F.E. Place Shelter WebsiteFollow S.A.F.E. Place Shelter on Facebook ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.