SAFE Center

04/23/2026

A huge 💗THANK YOU to the local businesses that support our mission. Come to our 2026 Annual Teal Tie Gala and bid on items donated by Sister's Place!

04/22/2026

A huge 💗THANK YOU to the local businesses that support our mission. Come to our 2026 Annual Teal Tie Gala and bid on items donated by Either/Or!

04/21/2026

Introducing a local survivor, Kayla, who will be sharing her personal story at our VIP Event at the Teal Tie Gala.

Kayla and other survivors from the area will be available to speak 1:1 in a private setting from 3:30-4:30pm. See you at the Embassy Suites on April 30th!

Purchase your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/.../ticketing/2nd-annual-teal-tie-gala

04/21/2026

A huge 💗THANK YOU to the local businesses that support our mission. Come to our 2026 Annual Teal Tie Gala and bid on items donated by Indie Author Book Expo!

IABE is a nonprofit group uniting readers, writer's, and authors to build better books.

04/20/2026

A huge 💗THANK YOU to the local businesses that support our mission. Come to our 2026 Annual Teal Tie Gala and bid on items donated by with Serenova Skin!

04/19/2026

A huge 💗THANK YOU to the local businesses that support our mission. Come to our 2026 Annual Teal Tie Gala and bid on items donated by Joe’s Pub.

04/18/2026

Thank you for the visit Matt McCoy Polk County Iowa and Blumenthal Family. We are grateful for your continued support and advocacy. Always excited to share our progress to get us to opening day!

Yesterday, I toured the soon-to-be SAFE Center of Iowa. Polk County was an initial supporter, providing a $500,000 grant and now they're on the cusp of construction with a goal of completion by fall 2026. Learn more here: https://safecenteriowa.com/

04/17/2026

We are honored to have the opportunity to share with KCCI our progress and updates. April is sexual assault awareness month. If you are looking for a way to support you can make a donation online or by reaching out to us or come to our 2nd Annual Teal Tie Gala for many great opportunities to learn, network, and have a great night!

Organizers say the S.A.F.E. Center of Iowa will be open 24/7 and services will be free for patients.

04/17/2026

Introducing a local survivor, Caleb Byers, who will be sharing his personal story at our VIP Event at the Teal Tie Gala.

Caleb and other survivors from the area will be available to speak 1:1 in a private setting from 3:30-4:30pm. See you at the Embassy Suites on April 30th!

Purchase your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2nd-annual-teal-tie-gala

04/16/2026

Tune in to KCCI tonight at 5 & 6 PM for an exclusive sneak peek at the progress on the SAFE Center of Iowa!

Hear from founder Shannon Knudsen, SANE nurses Renee & Brianna, and Sam from the Iowa Nurses Association as they share what’s being built and why it matters.

04/16/2026

It’s a partnership that is coming together to give hope for sexual assault survivors in our community. Polk County Supervisors Board Chair Matt McCoy and S.A.F.E. Center of Iowa Executive Dir…