SAFE Center

05/29/2026

We are so grateful for the support of Polk County Iowa. Their collaboration to leading the way for victims in Iowa is monumental.

To all who have stepped up to be sure victims are provided with the absolute best, the care they deserve - Thank you for helping to be part of the success of our mission. Individuals, Board of Supervisors, professionals, businesses, law makers, and others, thank you for your work and support to make a profound impact to all those who need.

05/23/2026

So empowering for victims all across the state! Very grateful for all those who were part of seeing this through.

It was a full room for the signing ✍️ of HF 2794, A bill for an act establishing a sexual assault forensic examination center grant program and trust fund.

This session will fundamentally change the way victims services will be funded. There is now a dedicated funding stream that will support victims services.

AND the first SAFE Center will be a model for services throughout our state. 🩵

05/20/2026

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs new Iowa law that helps fund center focused on sexual assault survivors, including services like medical care, forensic exams and more. FULL STORY⬇️

05/19/2026

Thank you Gov Reynolds and all who have supported and worked tirelessly these past two sessions to get this through the final finish line.

05/14/2026

Years of hard work will pay off on May 19 when Governor Kim Reynolds signs Iowa’s new S.A.F.E. Center bill into law -- providing a new way to help victims of sexual assault. Story link in comments.

05/08/2026

Thank you State Representative Megan Jones. Your words and support are deeply appreciated and meaningful. To ALL who worked hard behind the scenes to find ways to make this possible our words of thanks simply don’t seem big enough for capture the depths of our appreciate. We promise to always have the best interest of Iowa Victims at the forefront of our care, our work doesn’t stop here it’s only the beginning.

05/07/2026

And...our photo booth photos! 2nd Annual Teal Tie Gala

05/07/2026

Check out the fabulous photos from our Gala! Thanks to all who came and supported the event and continue to do so as well. 2nd Annual Teal Tie Gala

Darcy Beerends,2nd Annual S.A.F.E. Teal Tie Gala,

05/07/2026

Please consider donating! We have a $500k community match donor!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/teal-tie-event-donation

Iowa’s first centralized care center for sexual assault survivors is expected to open in Des Moines this fall, offering forensic exams, advocacy and support services under one roof. FULL STORY⬇️