Grant will allow organization to further support its mission in the Riverside area.

Riverside, CA – Hayneedle has selected Operation SafeHouse to receive a $5,000 grant to further its mission in providing emergency and short-term shelter, intervention and outreach services to runaway, homeless, exploited, and other youth in crisis.

“The positive impact this organization is making in our community is critical in providing at-risk youth and their families the help they need through its licensed counselors and therapists who are working towards reuniting families in crisis,” said Michael Conn, Facilities Operations Manager Riverside for Hayneedle. “By awarding this grant to Operation SafeHouse we are supporting its mission to help these youth and their families work through those issues and become whole again.”

Operation SafeHouse has been in in the community for 27 years; it plans to use the grant money for its individualized counseling for at-risk youth in an effort to work toward family reunification. Teens participate in a structured 21-day program that provides the family unit hope that things can get better – trust can be rebuilt and the lines of communication can be reopened.

“We are so grateful for community partners like Hayneedle that provide much needed support to our organization. With this grant, Hayneedle will help us sustain our counseling program, which is key to reuniting families,” said Julie Hale, Shelter Director at Operation SafeHouse.

At Hayneedle we understand how important it is to give back to the communities where we live and work and look forward to providing that continued support where we can with organizations such as this.

Helping Teens In Crisis In Riverside County

When families come to Operation Safehouse, they’re usually at their wit’s end—parents are frustrated and children don’t know where to turn. Our 21-day Emergency Shelter provides a caring staff that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for youth and their families who need help negotiating the often challenging road from childhood to an independent adult life. Located at 9685 Hayes Street, Riverside, call us at (951) 351-4418, and find out more at our website http://operationsafehouse.org.

About Hayneedle

Founded in 2002, Hayneedle has grown into one of the country’s most beloved online furniture and décor retailers. Hayneedle curates a distinct and versatile selection of products that help customers tell their unique style story. With an emphasis on the nexus of aesthetics and craftsmanship, Hayneedle offers leading brands, exclusive design collections and one of the largest outdoor living selections, for those who want enlivened spaces for living and entertaining.

Hayneedle is part of the Walmart family of brands.

About Walmart

Walmart and the Walmart Foundation create opportunities for people to live better every day, and through their philanthropy efforts are building strong communities where Walmart operates. To learn more about Walmart’s giving, visit www.foundation.walmart.com.