Last fall, heavy winds severely damaged the outdoor play
structure at Interface’s Safe Haven domestic violence emergency shelter, making
it unsafe for use. The damaged structure was removed, but due to budget
constraints new play equipment could not be immediately purchased. We
recognized that the replacement equipment needed to be commercial grade to
withstand the wear and tear it sustains by the nearly 100 children who stay in
our shelter each year. Interface worked with community partner Jill Upson, the Executive
Director of ACTION (Area Christians Taking Initiative on Needs) to identify
possible sources of funding to purchase the play structure, as well as
coordinating more than 15 ACTION volunteers who came and helped prepare the
backyard for the new play structure.
Through support from Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
in Simi Valley and the California Office of Emergency Management, Interface was
able to purchase the new play equipment along with a safe and durable ground
covering. Both the equipment and ground covering are being installed this
week by Swink’s Creation Inc. The new equipment is extremely durable and will
serve as a safe and fun outlet for the children residing in our shelter for
years to come.
You can help too! If
you are interested in donating to our Safe Haven domestic violence emergency
shelter, all you have to do is click here. Your
donation will help to offset costs just like this play equipment and other
items necessary to help our families feel safe, relaxed and at home in our
shelter.
