by Mary Maupai | Nov 3, 2014 | Individual, Survivor Stories
Maria is a 65-year-old Hispanic woman who transformed her life with the support of Safe Harbor’s adult counseling program. Maria relocated to Virginia six months ago to flee her abusive husband of 18 years. She came to Richmond to live with family, and a...
by Mary Maupai | Oct 28, 2014 | Safe Harbor News
Since 2006, the University of Richmond has participated in the White Ribbon Campaign, the largest effort in the world of men working to end violence against women in all its forms. It’s about bringing men together under a pledge never to commit, condone, or...
by Mary Maupai | Oct 27, 2014 | Survivor Stories
Dana is a survivor of domestic violence who transformed her life. Her journey with Safe Harbor began in the early 2000s, when she entered the emergency shelter due to the abuse she endured at the hands of her husband. Dana was undocumented, but her husband was a...
by Mary Maupai | Oct 22, 2014 | Press Releases, Safe Harbor News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 22, 2014 Safe Harbor honors Susheela Varky, a staff attorney for the Virginia Poverty Law Center, as the 2014 recipient of the Beacon of Hope Award. The Beacon of Hope is awarded annually to an individual or group who has been...
by Mary Maupai | Oct 21, 2014 | Events & Happenings
Enjoy a complimentary adjustment with a scheduled appointment and a donation to Safe Harbor! Ariya Family Chiropractic Centers- Richmond West End and Ariya Family Chiropractic Centers, PC- Richmond invite you to celebrate their Patient Appreciation Day. Examinations...
by Mary Maupai | Oct 15, 2014 | Safe Harbor News
At the Board of Supervisors meeting on Oct. 14, Henrico County’s government officials read the Proclamation of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in a formal presentation accepted by Safe Harbor representatives. We applaud our local government for taking a strong...
by Mary Maupai | Oct 6, 2014 | Events & Happenings
Henrico County will be honoring Safe Harbor at their Oct. 14 Board of Supervisors Meeting, and will formally recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please join us for the presentation at the start of the 7 p.m. meeting, which will be held in the...
by Mary Maupai | Oct 6, 2014 | Events & Happenings
Honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month with “Sisters Without Voices: Who Will Tell their Stories?” Second Chance at Renewing Self (S.C.@.R.S.). invites you to join us for an evening of theater to commemorate the beauty, strength and diversity of African...
by Mary Maupai | Oct 1, 2014 | Press Releases, Recent Media, Safe Harbor News
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE 9/30/14: “October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month, and to help raise awareness of the problem and the resources available to victims, Attorney General Mark Herring will be visiting Safe Harbor, a shelter and service provider...