Pike County Human Services and Greater Pike Community Foundation unite for the Safe Haven Legacy Housing Program
Milford. Families in need can apply online or in person.
Milford /
| 04 Oct 2023 | 04:35
L-R: Jessica Zufall, executive director, Greater Pike Community Foundation; Stephanie Everson, Pike County Human Services housing coordinator; Kayla Orben, Pike County Human Services assistant director; and Commissioners Ronald Schmalzle, Matthew Osterberg and Tony Waldron.
As the nation observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, the Greater Pike Community Foundation and Pike County Human Services have embarked on combined goal: devising novel solutions to address the challenge of domestic violence within Pike County by way of the Safe Haven Legacy Housing Program.
Robert Ruiz, executive director of Pike County Human Services, said, “In our unwavering mission to uplift and protect our community, collaborations like the one with the Greater Pike Community Foundation are transformative. Together, we’re not only addressing the immediate needs of domestic violence survivors but charting a course towards sustained change. By amalgamating our resources, knowledge, and dedication, we’re innovating to confront this issue directly and promise a more secure Pike County.”
Further emphasizing the commitment, Jess Zufall, executive director of the Greater Pike Community Foundation, added, “As we work to honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month throughout October, Greater Pike Community Foundation is committed to helping survivors of domestic violence and their children live lives that are free from violence. To that end, we have issued micro-grants to various organizations throughout Pike County via the Safe Haven Legacy Fund. Through these micro-grants, our providers will be able to assist survivors on their path to stable and permanent housing while breaking generational cycles of violence.”
The Safe Haven Legacy Housing offers housing support to transition domestic violence survivors to a more stable living situation.
This program for domestic violence survivors provides support for up to two months, with a maximum assistance of up to $8,000 per household. Those interested in applying can visit pikeforward.com/safehavenlegacyhousingprogram. In-person submissions are also available at local offices (by appointment) at the office of Human Services at the 506 Board St., Milford PA, 18337.
For more information, contact Robert Ruiz at 570-296-3434 or via rruiz@pikepa.org.