Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse

Caring, Compassionate, Community-Focused

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Update: Year-round shelter.

Task force update - January 2026

Safe Harbor staff

Safe Harbor will remain open year-round

About Safe Harbor

Food, Shelter, Hope

Safe Harbor supports the physical and spiritual welfare of people experiencing homelessness by providing emergency shelter, food, and hope.

 

We operate a non-profit, volunteer-run Seasonal Emergency Shelter and a year-round Housing & Human Services Resource Center. As part of the Continuum of Care, we also focus on community partnerships in order to better collaborate on long-term solutions to ending homelessness in our region.

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Why Volunteer

Since 2004, thousands of volunteers have given their time and love to help others in their community through Safe Harbor, which operates year-round. The more you learn about our people, our guests and our mission, the more you’ll want to join us.

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Donate

Safe Harbor is largely volunteer-operated. This means your donation goes directly to the shelter functions.  Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Safe Harbor’s effort. Select from a one-time Sponsoring of a Day, a Bed, or Subscribing Monthly. Learn more about our donation process and which items we accept at what time. View some of our most common donation types below.

  • Help Sponsor a Day
    $50
    The overhead to run our shelter program include not only the utilities and facility upkeep, but the often unseen things like insurance and other operational expenses.
  • Sponsor a Bed
    $250
    By sponsoring at this level, you help Safe Harbor cover the costs for one of our 82 nightly shelter spots for an entire season.
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Community Partners

Safe Harbor is grateful to our wonderful community of partners, without which our mission would not be possible. Our thanks to the following groups that have provided caring, compassionate hospitality to our guests at Safe Harbor.

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Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
St. Joseph Catholic Church
St. Philip Neri
Food Rescue of Northern Michigan
First Presbyterian Church of Elk Rapids
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
Northwest Michigan Healthcare Services (NMHSI)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Traverse Health Clinic
Northern Lakes Community Mental Health
Munson Healthcare
Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency (NMCAA)
Grace Episcopal Church
Northwest Michigan Coalition to End Homelessness
Central United Methodist Church
Goodwill Street Outreach
Sojourn Church
Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints
Presbyterian Church of Traverse City Michigan
New Hope Community Church
Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing (NMSH)
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Traverse City Police Department
Bayview Church
Munson Family Practice
Northern Lakes Community Church
West Side Community Church
Goodwill Inn
GTC Health Department
Christ the King Catholic Church
St. Patrick Catholic Church
Goodwill Housing Support
Faith Reformed Church
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
St. Joseph Catholic Church
St. Philip Neri
Food Rescue of Northern Michigan
First Presbyterian Church of Elk Rapids
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
Northwest Michigan Healthcare Services (NMHSI)
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Traverse Health Clinic
Northern Lakes Community Mental Health
Munson Healthcare
Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency (NMCAA)
Grace Episcopal Church
Northwest Michigan Coalition to End Homelessness
Central United Methodist Church
Goodwill Street Outreach
Sojourn Church
Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints
Presbyterian Church of Traverse City Michigan
New Hope Community Church
Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing (NMSH)
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Traverse City Police Department
Bayview Church
Munson Family Practice
Northern Lakes Community Church
West Side Community Church
Goodwill Inn
GTC Health Department
Christ the King Catholic Church
St. Patrick Catholic Church
Goodwill Housing Support
Faith Reformed Church
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse
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See What We’re Up To

  • Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse

    Delicious changes ahead. 🌮 - https://mailchi.mp/gtsafeharbor/anewseasonforsafeharbor-10612000 Summer dinners, empowering guests, little victories, and more in our latest newsletter!

  • Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse

    🌟Partner Spotlight🌟 Meet Officer Krista Fryczynski, a 7-year veteran of the Traverse City Police Department. We’re thankful for her collaboration and support as Safe Harbor’s community officer. Here’s more about Officer Fryczynski’s important role with the shelter, which she has held for two years: Close collaboration: “I work closely with Safe Harbor staff to collaborate on concerns involving guests and individuals within the vulnerable population who may need assistance and resources. Together, we focus on identifying the root causes of ongoing issues, with my goal being to reduce calls for service while building rapport and trust with our vulnerable population in Traverse City.” Giving back: “What I enjoy most is getting to know people in our community, building relationships, and helping connect individuals with the support they need.” A powerful partnership: “I truly value the partnership with Safe Harbor and the work they do for our community. Having strong relationships between law enforcement, service providers, and the vulnerable population helps create better outcomes for everyone involved.” Thank you, Officer Fryczynski, for all that you do! We are so grateful! 🌟💙

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