On behalf of the National Women’s Shelter Network, Inc. (NWSN), we invite you to join us for the upcoming 2026 NWSN Annual Conference, Safe Shelter Saves Lives, September 21st-24th, 2026 at La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona.

The Annual Conference includes over 50 presentations and breakout sessions, exciting keynote speakers, and our very own workshopping resource center to connect shelters and safe haven programs to resources tailored to their needs.

Hundreds of shelter leaders and other experts, national allies and partners, as well as key government officials and stakeholders, will attend as we aim to advance the status of women, children and families experiencing homelessness across the country and the shelters and safe havens that serve them.

We will kick off the conference with registration, socializing and networking with peers, and an evening reception at La Paloma on Monday, September 21st. Over the course of the next four days, informative presentations and breakout sessions will cover a wide range of topics tailored to the needs of shelters and safe haven programs. Additionally, learn about the NWSN’s advocacy work on Capitol Hill for shelters, how the NWSN is responding to the changing federal landscape, and the importance of community and network in the mission of sheltering.

And while you’re at it, let’s have a little fun, too! Situated in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, join us in discovering the allure and majestic beauty of Tucson, Arizona. Surrounded by stunning desert landscapes and vibrant sunsets, it’s the perfect place to rest and reignite your spirit, refresh and discover new perspectives for our work, and rejuvenate!