by Safe Harbor Shelter | Nov 13, 2012 | Community Support
Thank you to the following groups who supported Safe Harbor in October! We rely on the generosity of our community to provide our services. We greatly appreciate your help! Brandywine Realty: held donation drives in their local properties which included a chance to...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Nov 9, 2012 | Community Support, Events & Happenings
Yes, you read that right! R.A.W.L.F. (Richmond Arm Wrestling for Ladies) will be holding an event Saturday, December 1 7 p.m.-11 p.m. at Balliceaux Restaurant (203 North Lombardy Street, RVA 23220 in the Fan) to benefit Safe Harbor! This group of women arm wrestlers...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Nov 8, 2012 | Community Awareness, Events & Happenings, Local & Regional
Safe Harbor will be joining in the Richmond Transgender Day of Remembrance. We are proud to be one of the many Community Partners supporting this event. A candlelight ceremony will be held Tuesday, November 20 at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Richmond...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Oct 29, 2012 | Events & Happenings
Due to Hurricane Sandy, Safe Harbor’s Community Office is currently closed. Our 24-hour helpline (804) 287-7877 is available for anyone in need of support due to sexual and/or intimate partner violence. Safe Harbor’s Community Office follows the Henrico...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Oct 29, 2012 | Volunteers
Congratulations to our Fall 2012 Volunteer Training Graduates! It was such an honor to learn with these volunteers who completed over 30 hours of training to support the work of Safe Harbor. Volunteers will be in the hospitals, courts, community events, supporting...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Oct 29, 2012 | Community Support, Events & Happenings
We hope you will join us for the Third Annual Handbags for Hope! February 23, 2013 7 pm – 10 pm Richmond Country Club Price: $50 per person includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, two drink tickets, and an evening full of fun! Tickets are on sale NOW for this...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Oct 25, 2012 | Beacon of Hope, Press Releases
Susan Thweatt Named 2012 Beacon of Hope October 25, 2012 For media inquiries, contact Angela Verdery(angelav@safeharborshelter.com). Safe Harbor has named Susan Thweatt the honoree for the 2012 Beacon of Hope Award. Ms. Thweatt is a long-standing volunteer with the...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Oct 16, 2012 | Advocacy
A hand to hold. A connection to community resources. A steady presence during an uncertain and often frightening time. Someone who believes and supports you. We make sure that petitioners have support to know they’re not alone. Alex Smith, Court Advocacy...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Oct 15, 2012 | Community Support, Events & Happenings
Thank you to all who supported Safe Harbor’s Third Annual Yard Sale! This event raised $7,000 to support Safe Harbor’s programs! A very special thank you to Claire Sheppard who was the chief organizer of the event. She recruited volunteers to seek and sort...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Oct 15, 2012 | Community Support, Events & Happenings
Thank you to all who supported Safe Harbor in Give Richmond’s Amazing Raise! With your genrosity, Safe Harbor received over $4,000 in donations during the 36-hour giving period. This included a $1,000 bonus prize. Thank you!!! During the Amazing Raise, Safe...