Haven Box was founded on the belief that all survivors of sexual violence, regardless of how they decide to navigate the aftermath, should have access to immediate and long-term services that center their dignity and choice, and foster their recovery and healing. Although there are organizations in Rhode Island providing services to survivors of sexual violence, Haven Box is unique in that we support survivors post-crisis, when they are ready to reintegrate with themselves and their communities. 
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We work to expand the range of services available to survivors, especially considering that a significant proportion—four out of every five survivors—may not feel comfortable engaging with traditional law enforcement or systems-based support services. Through offering more choices, we strive to create a more accessible and supportive environment for all survivors on their paths to healing and recovery. This not only fortifies their individual long-term outcomes but also contributes to the sustained success of the communities they live in.
Haven Box  is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization  registered in the state of Rhode Island
This project is divinely designed and servant executed.

Who We Are

We Are Community.​​
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
The mission of Haven Box is to collectively support survivors of sexual and relational harm and their journeys forward.  Through our core comfort box program, we aim to address unmet needs and foster long-term healing with post-crisis support services that nurture the individual mind, body, spirit and community connection.
Our Vision
Haven Box envisions a world free of sexual and relational harm 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 harm, or not.  So much has been taken from them and we believe empowerment can be restored through the exercise of choice.

Anti-racism/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.
Number of comfort boxes and college care kits distributed in 2024
as of 9/13/24

If you are a Rhode Island hospital or survivor service provider and you would like to receive comfort boxes at your location, please click below to submit a request.
“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