Selma And Blackbelt Regional Abuse Sanctuary (Sabra Sanctuary)

Selma And Blackbelt Regional Abuse Sanctuary (Sabra Sanctuary) is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity registered in SAM.gov since 2010, focused on providing critical support services for victims of domestic violence in Alabama. Located in the Black Belt region, the organization serves six counties including Dallas, Greene, Marengo, Perry, Sumter, and Wilcox, with a mission of addressing domestic violence through comprehensive victim support and community education. As a domestic shelter and non-profit organization, Sabra Sanctuary has consistently received federal grant awards that enable it to deliver specialized services addressing community needs related to domestic violence prevention, victim support, and community awareness.

Sabra Sanctuary has received multiple federal grant sub-awards from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, primarily supporting crime victim services and domestic violence prevention programs. These grants have funded a range of critical services including a 24-hour crisis line, temporary emergency shelter, counseling services, child advocacy, community awareness programs, domestic violence education, outreach services, Special Assessment Intervention and Liaison (SAIL) services, law enforcement training, legal advocacy, and referral support. Most recently, on May 5, 2025, the organization received a $396,714 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which supports housing and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The grant aims to quickly rehouse homeless individuals, minimize trauma, promote access to mainstream resources, and optimize self-sufficiency. Through these federal funding mechanisms, Sabra Sanctuary has consistently demonstrated its commitment to supporting vulnerable populations across rural Alabama counties by providing comprehensive, multi-faceted victim support and prevention services.