I, Alexis Garloff, am a forensic scientist, a forensic science professor, and an advocate, who has always wanted to make an impact in my community. In October of 2021, as an undergraduate at Towson University studying my bachelor's in forensic chemistry, I founded Linens for the Lionhearted to help victims of sexual assault and domestic violence throughout the Baltimore community. For those who may not realize, in some situations, a survivor’s bed linens may be taken as evidence, creating an unexpected and immediate need for basic bedding. In the case that the survivor chooses to seek treatment at a local Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) unit, they are offered a brand-new set of bed linens to take home with them. 

In the last 5 years, I have made several trips to Mercy Medical Center's Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Unit with a packed trunk full of donated bed sheets from students, family, friends, and the kind souls of strangers. It is all thanks to my community that this project has continued to provide for the lionhearted. A list of SAFE units partnering with Linens for the Lionhearted and receiving your donations can be found below.

Explore this website to see how you can get involved and donate. As always, thank you for your support.