by Safe Harbor Shelter | Jul 17, 2015 | Events & Happenings, Safe Harbor News
¿Usted o alguien usted conoce ha sobrevivido violencia doméstica o sexual? Se ofrecen grupos de apoyo para sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica o sexual en español. Grupo de Apoyo en Español para adultos que han sufrido violencia doméstica o sexual, Lunes: 5:30 p.m....
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Jul 13, 2015 | Events & Happenings
This Thursday, join other fashionable, fun and friendly women in Richmond at Shine Blow Dry Bar for a total makeover evening to benefit Safe Harbor, the only nonprofit in Henrico County dedicated exclusively to supporting survivors of sexual and domestic violence. ...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Jul 1, 2015 | Events & Happenings
Bite into our tastiest fundraiser yet! Each Monday in July, take someone special to Monday Steak Out for Charity at Sedona Taphouse Midlothian and enjoy an 8oz Certified Choice Black Angus Steak over garlic whipped potatoes for only $6! A dollar from each steak sold...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Jun 1, 2015 | Survivor Stories
I had been with him for over four years, and the first two years were our honeymoon. A trip out of town, lunch, dinner, bills paid, clothes, jewelry and his undivided attention at any time. Everything a lady would have wanted from a man she thought was just hers. This...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | May 20, 2015 | Updates & Changes
Ms. Rosie is retiring. It is hard to imagine Safe Harbor without Rosie Flax. Rosie has been a part of the Safe Harbor family since it all began in 2000. Rosie began her career in the emergency shelter as Relief Staff. Relief staff personnel were the people that worked...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | May 14, 2015 | Volunteers
Everyone seems to know Reed Bohn, a cheerful Safe Harbor volunteer who has dedicated himself to anti-violence work throughout Richmond. Since he completed Safe Harbor’s training two years ago, he found a calling to join the Regional Hospital Accompaniment...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Apr 16, 2015 | Events & Happenings
The Best New Fest in Town – Blending Empowerment & Worldly Entertainment Burlesque is now huge, with festivals in Milan, Amsterdam, New York, and now Richmond. The Virginia Burlesque & Sideshow Festival exploded onto the RVA scene two years ago with a...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Apr 15, 2015 | Beacon of Hope, Events & Happenings
Each year, Safe Harbor awards the Beacon of Hope to an individual or group who does outstanding work to break the cycle of domestic violence in the Richmond community. This year we are recognizing the forensic nursing teams at both VCU Medical Center and Bon Secours...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Apr 15, 2015 | Events & Happenings
The Junior Federated Women’s Club of Chester invites women ages 14 and up to attend a 2-hour self-defense seminar at Dong’s Karate of Chesterfield on Sunday, April 26. Hopefully you’ll never have to physically defend yourself from harm, but this...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Apr 6, 2015 | Survivor Stories
After someone experiences sexual assault, the emotional and psychological impact of that trauma can be much more devastating than the physical injuries. It’s common for a survivor of sexual assault to feel alone, afraid, anxious or sad. They may also feel guilty,...