Our story
Safe At My House was created in September 2021 in response to the injustices faced by kids and families who have been affected by teen violence in their communities.
The founder, Julie Gillette, formed the organization in the wake of her nephew’s friend, a young victim of gun violence. He was only 17 years old and still had his whole life ahead of him. As for the perpetrator, another teen, he will face the serious legal repercussions of his actions over his inability to resolve disputes without violence.
These two teens lost their lives because there was no system in place to prevent this type of horrible event.
Our board members
Julie is the founder and co-chair of Safe At My House. She is on track to receive an Associate’s in Human Services from Cypress College.
She currently works with both adults and teens at Project Recovery and Sustained Recovery and is a member of the Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center. In April 2022, she received the Soroptimist’s Live Your Dream Award, a unique education award for women who provide the primary financial support for their families.
As a mother of two young girls, she is passionate about creating a safe, caring, and loving future for the next generation.
Julie started Safe At My House in hopes of educating young people about safety, recovery, and advocacy.
“Teen violence is becoming more and more prevalent in all communities across the United States. I knew I just couldn’t keep quiet and let things like this continue.”
Prior to joining Safe At My House in 2021, Gabriella worked as an intern business consultant and grant researcher for a women-owned nonprofit, as well as a program manager for affordable student housing.
Originally from Indio, CA, she began serving her community as a volunteer for the Braille Institute, the Indio Date Festival, the Tamale Festival, and the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council.
She received a B.A. in Business Administration from Mills College, a private liberal arts university in Oakland, CA, where her passion and experience in the nonprofit industry began. Gabriella is also a proud member of the Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center, the National Association of Women Business Owners, and Cal Nonprofits (The California Association of Nonprofits).
Gabriella is excited to be a part of the founding Safe At My House team!
Sean is a father of twin boys of freshman age, and has an adult daughter recently blessing him with a granddaughter, now of toddler age. Born and raised in Orange County, California, he is dedicated to helping others in his daily life.
Specializing in advocacy for harm reduction. Peer mentorship, panel speaking, and resource building. Has been involved with homeless outreach and treatment placement for suffering addicts and also those transitioning from treatment to sober living. An active member of recovery and has extensive knowledge in 12-Step work and Big Book Study.
Working closely with our founder Julie Gillette, together they are recruiting new volunteers for our Peer Support program.
Hi, my name is Michelle Schreiber. I have been volunteering as the Director of Social Media Marketing with Safeatmyhouse since 2022. Throughout my life I have personally experienced Trauma, PTSD and Depression where my Mental Heath affected my life and lives around me. My life experiences gave me a diverse perspective and allowed me to help others find the recovery I have been given. My purpose here is to reach out to those that have been through similar experiences as me and help them through the process of recovery. I believe working with others and volunteering is the key to Self Recovery on a daily basis. I strive to use the tools I have learned to work with people in recovery from various causes such as Addiction, Trauma, PTSD, Depression, Family Trauma and Mental Health. Working for a nonprofit organization like Safeatmyhouse has been a live saving opportunity and I want to give others a second chance at life
Hallie is apart of the founding Safe At My House team as well as the head of Gen Z council.
She grew up in Orange County and loves to go to the beach to roller skate. Growing up with several brothers Hallie is very family oriented. She is currently attending Santiago Canyon College and is very dedicated to her schooling.
Working with Julie, our team, as well as others from Gen Z she strives to recruit more people to join our Peer Support program.
Hallie joined Safe At My House in hopes to help others and create a safe space where others of all ages feel safe.
