Our story
Sue's Safe Haven Inc. began in 1987 when Sharon Dodd became homeless with four children. After a 30-day stay, she realized the lack of resources for women and children. She provided safe housing, food, and assistance for women applying for government assistance like TANF and HUD housing. The goal was to find permanent housing, empower women, and educate them.
Sue not able to continue her services For many years Sue had assistance from her 3 daughters while sheltering women. In 2018 when Sue gave up her sheltering and Evelyn Mckinney one of her 3 daughters continue her work by introducing Sue’s Safe Haven Inc formerly to Wyandotte county, October 14,2019. Evelyn created a similar program for homeless women and children for the Metropolitan area of Kansas City.
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What we do
​The transitional housing program educates and supports women and their children through a holistic development plan, promoting self-sufficiency and compassion. SSH provides shelter, educational workshops, and supportive groups, focusing on wellness in women. The program aims to address issues before they become homelessness, helping women become self-reliant and confident.​
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How do we Do it?
"How do I do it and so easy"? I am asked this question by others all the time. My answer is always the same. "I am these women." There is not a woman who enters into our transitional program, that is any different than me. I always think about when I was in their situation and ask myself what did I need and did not get. It was a peace of mind, education, and compassion, support without judgement. I needed a peace of mind so I can think and get myself out of my situation. I need to learn more than what my environment has taught me. I needed a real person, with a real heartbeat. So, I give them that.​
Evelyn Mckinney
Sue Safe
Haven
