Domestic VIOLENCE Shelter

The Shelter location is undisclosed to provide greater security for its residents. It is equipped with a comprehensive security system and measures to provide a safe refuge for battered women and their children.

The Shelter setting promotes healing and change. Trained staff are on-site 24 hours a day to provide direction, support , and resources for each family member's needs. Certified counselors are also available to clients via phone or in person 24/7.

The stay in the Shelter can be transformative. A period of real safety can allow for effective problem-solving and can connect those isolated and traumatized everyday living free from the control of the abuser.

The Shelter provides a warm home-style living setting. Bedrooms are assigned and include all bedding and pillows. Guests share living, full kitchen, bathroom spaces, and laundry. The Shelter provides plenty of room for children to play and family space.

For those fleeing - food, clothing, and toys will be be made immediately available.

Contact the Domestic Violence Shelter 24 hours a day at at 563-264-3278 or call the CRISIS Line is 563-263-8080.

2017 Fundraiser Photos

Dear valued MCSA Domestic Violence Shelter supporter,

We need your help! Due to COVID-19, we were not able to host our annual fundraising event, New Beginnings. Also due to COVID-19, we know that domestic violence is on the rise, and women and children in our community deserve a safe place to flee. Please consider making a donation to keep our shelter doors open by sending a check made out to MCSA Domestic Violence Shelter to 312 Iowa Avenue Muscatine, IA 52761, or donating online by clicking here. Thank you for your support!

In 2019, our Domestic Violence Shelter was home to 87 individuals, 49 of those being children. The 24 Hour Crisis Line experienced 581 calls for help. While our fundraiser has been cancelled, local women and children still need our shelter to escape dangerous situations. We are thankful for the support we receive from the community, and hope our community can continue to be there to help protect our neighbors.

We want to take the time to give our sincerest thanks to you for supporting us and our mission. If you have already purchased tickets and would like to request a refund, please reach out to Karen Heap at kheap@mcsaiowa.org.

We are looking forward to New Beginnings 2021 with hope that next year will be our best event yet!

Respectfully,

New Beginnings Event Committee