DUNCAN — Greenlee County is getting close to having its own shelter for victims of domestic and sexual abuse, but a little help is still needed.
Dorsha Frye with Mt. Graham Safe House said the organization has secured land in Duncan and is making its down payment for a modular home this week, but there are two critical components still to be secured.
“I have someone who is going to donate his time and install the septic tank, I just a septic tank,” Frye said, “and I’m going to need some cement for the pad.”
Frye said that once the cement and septic are in place, the new shelter should be operating within four to five months.
Mt. Graham Safe House operates a shelter in Safford, and provides support and resources to those looking to escape physical and sexual abuse in both Graham and Greenlee counties.
To share information about Mt. Graham Safe House’s mission, there will be three events in October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The first is an open house at the Safford shelter on Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by the In Her Shoes event Oct. 16 at The Venue on Main in Safford, from 4-8 p.m.
In Her Shoes in an interactive event, where attendees will experience simulations of different abuse scenarios, to get a better understanding of what abuse victims experience.
Finally, on Oct. 22, Mt. Graham Safe House will sponsor the Greenlee County Chamber of Commerce mixer at the Duncan High School cafeteria, starting at 6 p.m., to share information on services available in Morenci, Clifton and Duncan.
Click here for more information about how to help Mt. Graham Safe House.
