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A Box of Comfort for Survivors of Sexual Violence

Across the United States, countless individuals experience sexual violence resulting in hospitalization.  And after so many hours of being subjected to an intrusive sexual assault examination, victims are often discharged from the hospital wearing uniform scrubs or hospital gowns due to their clothing being collected for evidence.​  Although a much needed step in the investigative process, this outcome can be further traumatizing to a person who's just experienced sexual violence.
​The mission of Haven Box is to provide that human element of comfort that is very much needed after a victim has gone through this process.  Haven Boxes provide comfort items to survivors during the first few days/weeks after their experience.​​
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​Haven Box is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization registered in the state of Rhode Island
This project is divinely designed and servant executed.
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Please join our campaign and help us reach our goal of $5000!  Starting at 6am on March 31 visit the link below and make a donation to us and/or to any of the great participating nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island.  
401 Gives Campaign
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Who Are We?

We are Community.
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We are parents, loved ones, siblings, friends, colleagues and survivors that have been impacted by the act of sexual violence - directly and indirectly.

We recognize the pervasiveness of this violence and feel compelled to do something that shows we care.
We pour compassion into each box and genuinely hope it is felt on the receiving end.  

Our Mission, Vision and Values

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OUR MISSION
The mission of Haven Box is to provide comfort boxes to Survivors of sexual violence. Haven Box items are carefully and compassionately chosen to support the inherent dignity, self-care, and recovery of a person after experiencing sexual violence.
OUR VISION
Haven Box envisions a world free of sexual violence and where resources like ours are no longer needed. Until that is accomplished, we will be fierce advocates, aiming to comfort and empower Survivors while educating the community on the impacts and realities of sexual violence.
OUR VALUES
Dignity - Survivors should not be reduced to their experiences but at all times be treated with honor, respect and compassion.
Choice - Survivors are free to exercise choice; to report their incident of violence, or not.  So much has been taken from them and we believe empowerment can be restored through the exercise of choice.
Anti-racist/Anti-oppression - To truly support ALL Survivors, white supremacy culture and heteropatriarchy must be deconstructed, allowing for more equitable and accessible supports and resources.  We believe our liberation is bound together.

“If you have come here to help me you are wasting your time, but if you have come because your liberation is bound up in mine, then let us work together.”
- Lilla Watson

Our Impact

The first Haven Box was provided in March of 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Since then, and with the help of community, we've supported:
*Last update on 10/19/22
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323Survivors of sexual violence
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6 Hospitals and victim service providers in RI and MA
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113 Community sponsors
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  • Home
  • About
    • Meet the Team
  • Get Involved
  • Survivor Resources
  • The Haven Box Bookshop
  • Contact