Day One Partners

Inspired by stories from survivors of domestic violence, Day One^TM was developed through a partnership of the Allina Health System Foundation, the Twin Cities United Way and Minnesota Battered Women Shelters.

Day One^TM offers fast, seamless help to domestic violence victims and their families. In partnership with Minnesota shelters, domestic violence victims find a place to go the first time they call. They receive immediate access to safety from the violence in their lives.

The Success

• Vast reduction of the number of calls domestic violence victims need to make to find a shelter.
• Significant improvement providing the most appropriate services to victims with a single call.
• Increased opportunity for victims to remain safe while relocating within Minnesota, including a partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc.
• An expansion from ten providers to a partnership of 47 domestic violence shelters and safe homes.
• An increased opportunity for networking and a strengthening of relationships between shelters in Minnesota.