Carroll County’s Only Lifeline for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault & Human Trafficking
Providing support, advocacy, resources, education and empowerment to break cycles of violence.
How We Help Survivors Escape & Rebuild
We provide critical services to help clients navigate crisis, find safety, and rebuild their lives free from violence. Wherever you are in your survivor journey, we’re here to reconnect you to safety, options, and yourself—so you can rebuild.
24/7 Crisis Line
Immediate support, safety planning, and resources available day or night when you need it most.
Safe Emergency Lodging
Safe, temporary, undisclosed place to stay for a few nights while moving from crisis to planning.
Advocacy and Healing
Trained advocates accompany you on your journey through systems with trauma-informed support & counseling referrals.
Community Resources
Assistance with planning, applications, accessing community services, and achieving financial independence.
Need Help? We’re Here for You.
Call or text our 24/7 crisis line at 479-981-1676.
If you’re in immediate danger, please call 911.
All services are free and confidential.
Curious how we can help?
If you’re in crisis, or fear you may be close to crisis, we urge you to call us anytime.
If you’re safe right now and exploring your options, we’ve gathered some answers to frequently asked questions about how we can help you and the services we provide to help guide your next steps.
Born Out of a Promise
In 2012, our community lost a young mother, Laura Aceves, to domestic violence. Her tragic death revealed a heartbreaking reality: inside our county lines, there was nowhere for victims to turn for safety.
The Purple Flower grew out of a direct, fierce response to that tragedy—founded so that no more of our neighbors would ever have to face crisis alone. What started as an urgent promise to protect our community has grown into a vital ecosystem of care, safety, and dignity.
Today, we stand as the only organization in Carroll County entirely dedicated to walking alongside survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking as they break cycles of violence, heal trauma, and reclaim their independence.
Your Support Changes Lives
Most cases go unreported, so numbers cannot fully represent the reality of need in our community.
308
Survivors served in 2023
100%
Of donations stay local
130%
Increase in client needs since 2020
“The Purple Flower saved my life. When I had nowhere else to turn, they helped me find a safe place and connected me with resources to rebuild in the most challenging time. I’m now living independently, employed, and my kids are safe.”
— Anonymous Survivor
Want to see the full picture of your support in action? Read our latest Impact Report →
You Can Be Their First Step to Safety
Victims’ needs have increased 130% since 2020, and it costs an average of $900 each to serve them. We can’t keep up without you! Every contribution and donation makes a difference in a client’s life—and our entire community.
Amazon Wishlist
Purchase essential items directly for clients and our operations.
Volunteer With Us
Join our team of volunteers making a difference in survivors’ lives.
More Ways to Give
Donate needed supplies, invite us to speak, build our referral network & more.
Join a Community of Change Makers
Your immediate gifts power 100% free crisis line, emergency transportation, and legal advocacy for our neighbors in Carroll County. Whether it’s a one-time gift or a monthly commitment, you’re providing a safe place to land.
- $25/month provides crisis line support for one caller
- $55/month helps with food and “go bag” supplies
- $100/month funds a night of safe lodging
- $250/month assists a survivor in hiring a lawyer
- $500/month pays an interim housing deposit
- $1,000/month supports a single client’s needs
Looking to make a multigenerational impact? Explore tax-wise planned giving or join our visionary trailblazers seeding the Seeds of Hope Safe Housing Endowment.
Thank you for your support! ¡Gracias por su apoyo!
“I don’t even want to imagine what would have happened had it not been for the Purple Flower helping me to safety and navigating all the systems we had to go through just to stay alive—and then getting back on our feet. It’s amazing how impersonal and isolating such a vulnerable experience can feel like… with all the forms, legal hoops, interviews… When I think of all the people who’ve helped us escape what felt impossible, my kids and I are especially grateful we got to stay in our community with angels, our church, and our schools.”
— Anonymous Survivor
Honoring Our Legacy Donors & Partners
We are profoundly grateful to the organizations, individuals, and families building a foundation of safety in Carroll County.
View our full list of 2025-2026 Historical and Legacy Individual Donors on our Ways to Give Page →