Safe Embrace is hosting a fundraiser at the National Automobile Museum on Saturday, July 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Safe Embrace is appealing to the Washoe County Board of Commissioners to increase its shelter capacity. The nonprofit houses domestic and sexual assault victims.

Safe Embrace's appeal of a decision to increase its shelter capacity will be heard by the Board of Washoe County Commissioners on Tuesday, October 17th.

Safe Embrace has a contingency plan to continue providing shelter to current residents and new clients if the shelter is temporarily shut down.