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We are proud to share that ReloShare has been featured in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Housing Needs of Survivors of Human Trafficking Study, released in February 2024.
This landmark report—mandated by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 2022—spotlights the urgent need for trauma-informed housing solutions nationwide. It affirms what service providers and survivor advocates have long known: safe, anonymous access to shelter saves lives.
“One recent model for ensuring quick access to safe shelter for survivors is Safe Stays by ReloShare, which is a hotel-booking platform for social service agencies… The service is low-barrier, allowing guests to book and check in without a photo ID, credit card, or deposit, and many locations allow booking under an alias.”
— HUD Housing Needs of Survivors of Human Trafficking Study, p. 59
What Is Safe Stays?
Safe Stays by ReloShare is a hotel booking platform built specifically for social service agencies. It allows domestic violence shelters, human trafficking organizations, runaway youth programs, tribal organizations, and government agencies to book emergency hotel stays under an alias—with no ID, credit card, or deposit required at check-in.
With 24/7 support and nationwide coverage at over 18,000 hotels, Safe Stays removes the most common barriers survivors face when trying to access safe housing—especially after hours or in high-risk situations.
Whether your agency operates in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, or serves rural counties and tribal lands, Safe Stays meets the real-world needs of clients experiencing complex trauma and urgent safety concerns.
Why HUD’s Feature Matters
The HUD report uplifts examples of flexible, survivor-centered solutions in a system often marked by waitlists, restrictions, and retraumatizing processes.
By featuring Safe Stays in this study, HUD affirms our approach:
- Low-barrier access to hotel stays
- Alias-approved check-ins
- Integrated support from booking to checkout
- Technology that meets agencies where they are
As a for-profit company founded by professionals with backgrounds in social work, legal advocacy, and survivor services, we’re committed to being in service to those doing the hard work on the frontlines—not adding to their already heavy administrative burden.
Who’s Using Safe Stays?
Safe Stays is trusted by over 800 agencies nationwide, including:
- Domestic violence and human trafficking shelters
- Youth-serving agencies and RHY programs
- Tribal and culturally specific providers
- Continuums of Care (CoCs)
- State and local government agencies
- Hospital systems and law enforcement victim services
Serving Nationwide With Dignity at the Center
From big cities to rural counties, Safe Stays is designed to scale across systems—and to scale with dignity. Our trauma-informed, Housing First-aligned model ensures:
- Survivors aren’t turned away due to ID, payment method, or fear of exposure
- Agencies aren’t burdened with hotel logistics or billing complexity
- Communities can act fast, especially when shelter is full or unavailable
Want to Learn More?
📥 Schedule a quick demo with our team
📄 Explore how Safe Stays works
📚 Read the full HUD report here
This moment isn’t just a milestone for ReloShare, it’s a call to action for systems change. Survivors deserve housing options that meet them where they are, not systems that make them prove they’re worthy of safety.
We’re here to help you meet that mission.
