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Hope. Safety.
A Path Forward.

Willow Haven Advocacy Group is a Virginia nonprofit working to expand compassionate support, advocacy, and resources for survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and related trauma in rural communities.

Every survivor deserves to be heard, supported, and empowered—regardless of where they live.

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Rural Survivors Deserve Access to Support

In rural communities, distance, transportation, limited resources, privacy concerns, and other barriers can make getting help even harder. Willow Haven was created to help strengthen the network of support available to survivors.

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Our Mission

To foster the empowerment of rural survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and related trauma through safe and inclusive shelter, compassionate support, and community engagement.

Building Willow Haven, One Relationship at a Time

Willow Haven is a newly established grassroots nonprofit. We are building partnerships, learning from local providers, and identifying unmet needs so we can support survivors in ways that complement—not duplicate—existing services.

Community Partners

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We want to learn from the people who know our communities best. If you work in victim services, healthcare, behavioral health, social services, local government, faith communities, or another community organization, we would value the opportunity to connect.

Supporters

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Building sustainable services takes a community. Donations, sponsorships, partnerships, and in-kind support can all help Willow Haven grow from vision to meaningful service for rural survivors.

Survivors & Families

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If you or someone you know needs help, established local, state, and national resources are available now. We can help connect visitors to trusted crisis and support resources.

Erin Harvey
Co-Founder & Clinical Director

Lyle Poppe
Co-Founder & Executive Director

Founded From Experience. 
Build With Purpose.

Willow Haven was co-founded by siblings Lyle Poppe and Erin Harvey, combining experience in nonprofit leadership, victim services, crisis response, and clinical mental health.

Growing with our Community

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Local
Partnerships

Grassroots
Leadership

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Community
Support

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Trauma-Informed Vision

Help Us Build What's Next

Your support helps us develop the partnerships, resources, and survivor-centered programs needed to create meaningful support for rural communities.

Get in Touch

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Have a question, want to learn more about Willow Haven, or interested in partnering with us? We'd love to hear from you.

Willow Haven Advocacy Group is currently in the organizational development and program-building stage and does not currently operate an emergency shelter or 24-hour crisis hotline. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

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