Turn Community Support Into Immediate Shelter: Safe Stays Credits for Partner Agencies
A powerful way for Safe Stays partner agencies to invite their communities to help fund emergency hotel stays for survivors.
When your agency joins Safe Stays, you gain more than access to barrier-free hotel bookings. You unlock a powerful fundraising tool—one that turns community goodwill into emergency housing, on demand.
Meet the Safe Stays Credits Page: a custom, public-facing webpage that allows supporters to contribute directly to your hotel credit balance—giving you fast, flexible access to lodging funds when traditional shelter options fall short.
When Safety Can’t Wait, Safe Stays Credits Step In
Every survivor’s path to safety looks different. Some have nowhere to go. Some are turned away from full shelters. Others can’t safely use traditional systems due to ID requirements or abuser surveillance.
That’s where Safe Stays Credits fill the gap—allowing your agency to secure same-day, alias hotel stays, even when government funding is delayed or unavailable.
And the best part? Your community can help.
How It Works
When your agency becomes a Safe Stays partner, you have the option to create your own Safe Stays Credits page—a no-cost fundraising tool powered by ReloShare. Here’s what you get:
- Custom Branding
Your agency’s name, logo, and mission are front and center. - No Tech Setup Needed
We host the page. You just share the link. - Secure Purchases
Supporters can pay via credit card or ACH. - Instant Impact
Credits appear in your Safe Stays account and can be applied immediately.
Whenever your team needs to book emergency lodging—especially for clients who can’t access traditional options—our team applies available credits upon request.
Why It Matters
Federal and state funding can be rigid or unreliable.
Shelter capacity is finite.
But survivors’ needs are immediate.
A Safe Stays Credits page empowers your agency to:
- Access emergency lodging funds instantly, without red tape
- Invite local businesses, foundations, or individuals to make a direct impact
- Launch community-facing campaigns with a clear, tangible call to action
Whether you’re facing a VOCA funding freeze or preparing for a seasonal shelter push, Safe Stays Credits give you one more lifeline to offer those in crisis.
What Supporters See
Transparency builds trust, and Safe Stays Credits pages are designed with that in mind.
Each page includes:
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Your agency name and mission
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A brief quote or testimonial
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Your logo and contact info
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A secure, mobile-friendly payment portal
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A clear explanation of how purchased credits are used to fund hotel nights for survivors
ReloShare handles all purchase processing, reporting, and page maintenance, so your team can stay focused on what matters most: serving your community.
Real-World Impact Scenarios
- A local business wants to fund safe hotel stays for survivors in your county
- Your VOCA or ESG grant is temporarily paused, but urgent needs persist
- You're launching a winter shelter hotel model and need flexible community support
- It’s Giving Tuesday, and you want a compelling, survivor-centered campaign
Safe Stays Credits can help you meet the moment—whatever the moment calls for.
Available Exclusively to Safe Stays Partners
Safe Stays Credits pages are only available to approved Safe Stays agencies. There’s no cost to set up or maintain a page—just a shared commitment to meeting people where they are and expanding access to safe shelter.
Ready to turn local support into real-time housing?
Schedule a Demo to learn how to join the Safe Stays network and launch your custom Safe Stays Credits page.
Want to See It in Action?
View a live Safe Stays Credits page →
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