SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - For the month of October, Safe Shelter is partnering with a local business to help move domestic violence survivors from abusive situations in Chatham County, all free of charge.

They’re also helping people furnish their new places.

The company is called College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving .

The deaths associated with domestic violence have gone up this year," said Safe Shelter’s CEO Shannon Gates.

Zach Gilstrap, Owner of College H.U.N.K.S., says he’s seen it firsthand in his former career as a law enforcement officer.

“I’ve seen firsthand the devastation that domestic violence can have on individuals and families,” said Gilstrap. “It was very difficult to see that on the job. Oftentimes, police officers would get involved with non-profit groups to help

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