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PO Box 937
Homewood IL 60430 (708)798-7737
info@ssfs1.org

The Sanctuary 

 

Our Mission...
The Mission of South Suburban Family Shelter is to provide comprehensive, coordinated services to families in which domestic violence exists without imposing any one solution. South Suburban Family Shelter accepts clients regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, or age.

Servicios Comprensivos para las victimas de violencia domestica

English and Español
Free services are available in Spanish and English

Nuestras servicios son ofrecidos en Español y Ingles y son gratis

Línea de crisis de 24 horas:
(708) 335-3028 (local)
(877) 335-3020 (llamada gratis)

SSFS Newsletter
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Download PDFSSFS Spring 2008 Newsletter

Abuse Survivor to Lead Rescue
The Chicago Tribune recently wrote an article about Gina West. Read about her life's journey from domestic violence survivor to SSFS Board President . http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/west/chi-shelter_21sep21,0,297994.story

Sharing stories of courage
The Star Newspaper was present at the Candlelight Vigil co-sponsored by South Suburban Family Shelter and Crisis Center for South Suburbia. To read more about the evening follow this link:http://www.starnewspapers.com/tinleypark/lifestyles/590697,100707Vigil.article

Color Me Safe
Recently, the Chicago Tribune featured an article about a new SSFS initiative. This program is aimed at hair stylists and helping them identify and help victims of domestic violence. To read the complete article, follow this link:http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-swhelpingout_18oct18,0,1440908.story.

No Place to Call My Own
Citizen journalist, Charlotte Miles recently wrote an article in the Star Newspaper concerning the issue of widespread homelessness. To learn more about SSFS's Sanctuary program and read the article click here.

Employment Opportunities
There are no current employment opportunities available at this time. Please visit our webpage for future openings.

Request a Speaker
If your club or organization, faith community group or service agency, would like to hear more about South Suburban Family Shelter services, or you want to learn more about domestic violence, contact our community outreach coordinator to schedule a speaking engagement or training. Contact Vicki at 708-798-7737, ext. 233.

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