LiveSafe Resources has built a rich history serving citizens of Cobb, Cherokee, and Paulding counties since first receiving its charter in 1917 as the YWCA of Northwest Georgia (YWCA). Throughout the decades, the role of the organization has changed dramatically. In 1978, the trajectory of the organization began to change significantly when the YWCA opened the first emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence in the State of Georgia.
Since then, it has been our mission to provide safety and healing with dignity and respect to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, giving them a voice and hope for a better future. We envision a community free from domestic violence and sexual assault, where we all live safely. From 1978 to 2007, the YWCA provided a variety of programs and services, including emergency shelter and transitional housing options, and the county’s first licensed childcare facility for preschoolers of homeless families.
In 2005, the YWCA established the protocol for response to sexual assault in Cobb County in partnership with WellStar Health System, local law enforcement, and the District Attorney’s office. The YWCA now coordinates sexual assault response teams in Cobb, Cherokee, and Paulding Counties.
Throughout the changes in this organization, our commitment has remained strong:
- To advocate for those impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault
- To provide trauma-informed programs and services that empower and rebuild lives
- To be the expert in the areas of domestic violence and sexual assault in our community
- To collaborate with other organizations to provide superior services and programs
- To conduct ourselves with integrity, excellence, and professionalism
- To create an atmosphere of trust for those we serve and our staff