Healing Hearts
Restoring Hope

Burgaw, NC 28425 | 910-259-8989

There is a QUICK ESCAPE button in multiple locations on each page of this website. Just click the button if your abuser enters your space while you are viewing the site. It will automatically redirect you to a neutral website.

If you feel you are in immediate danger, please call 911.

At Safe Haven of Pender, we believe every person deserves to live free from violence and fear. We know how complicated and painful it can feel to leave an abusive relationship, and we want you to know you don’t have to walk this road alone. Whether you’re thinking about leaving, choosing to stay, or simply trying to figure out your next step, we are here to listen, to stand with you, and to help you find a path to safety. Safe Haven is more than a shelter, it’s a place of comfort, healing, and hope, where you and your children can breathe, rebuild, and begin again.

Our Mission

Safe Haven supports survivors of domestic violence on their journey to healing, safety, and self-sufficiency through compassionate care and community collaboration.

Our Vision

We envision a community where survivors of domestic violence find healing, strength and lasting independence.

Core Values

Dignity & Choice

Survivors guide their journey; we listen, honor decisions, and protect confidentiality.

Safety First

Safety drives every decision, with practical plans for home, work, and online life.

Compassionate Care

We respond with empathy and steady support, removing barriers so services are easy to reach.

Empowerment & Independence

We help people build resources and confidence for lasting self-sufficiency.

Collaboration & Community

We team up with families, volunteers, and local partners to expand our impact and our ability to help.

Integrity & Accountability

We steward our resources wisely, learn and improve, and communicate transparently.

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Safe Haven of Pender empowers survivors of domestic violence to reclaim control and build self-sufficiency. Since 1988, we’ve provided shelter, advocacy, and resources while working to break the cycle of abuse, raise awareness, and hold abusers accountable.