by Mary Maupai | Jul 1, 2020 | Community Support, Gratitude Report, International, Local & Regional, State & National
When COVID-19 hit, Safe Harbor quickly developed a plan to continue essential services, adapting those services to keep clients and staff as safe as possible. It quickly became apparent that clients and staff needed masks in order to stay safe. In the beginning, it...
by Mary Maupai | Jul 1, 2020 | Gratitude Report, Individual
Safe Harbor’s free counseling program has rebuilt the lives of many survivors of sexual and domestic violence and human trafficking. The isolation created by COVID-19 has increased the need for these services. Before Gov. Ralph Northam issued the statewide...
by Mary Maupai | Jul 1, 2020 | Community Awareness, Gratitude Report, Volunteers
Safe Harbor has served the greater Richmond community for 20 years, and its strength has been the partnership they’ve forged within the community. Its volunteer program exemplifies the strong bond Safe Harbor has with the community: Each year, volunteers provide...
by Mary Maupai | Jul 1, 2020 | Domestic Violence, Gratitude Report, Shelter News
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, Kim Dailey, SDV Program Manager, had to adapt operations to protect current clients and assist new clients. Safe Harbor quickly realized that the pandemic would likely increase the need for services and increase the danger for...
by Mary Maupai | Jun 15, 2020 | Counselors Corner
Thank you for joining us here at The Counselor’s Corner ! Today we are sharing a progressive muscle relaxation video intended to help those who experience the physical manifestations of trauma, stress, etc. Take a moment for yourself today to pay attention to...
by Mary Maupai | Apr 29, 2020 | Community Awareness, Community Support, Domestic Violence, How To Help..., Human Trafficking, Local & Regional
The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed costs on all of society. As is often the case, the cost is even higher on the vulnerable. For people living in homes with domestic violence, isolation may not only increase their danger but make it harder for them to reach...
by Mary Maupai | Apr 8, 2020 | Community Awareness, Community Support, Fundraising, Hotline 804.612.6126, Local & Regional, Shelter News
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Safe Harbor has taken measures to protect clients and staff while still providing essential services to continue our mission. Counseling will be provided over the phone or through HIPAA-compliant video conferencing tools....
by Mary Maupai | Apr 2, 2020 | Community Awareness, Community Support, Domestic Violence, Fundraising, Hotline 804.612.6126, Individual, International, Local & Regional, Recent Media, State & National
COVID-19 has imposed a new normal on all of us. Isolation. Social Distancing. But imagine if you were trapped in a home with an abuser. Think about how difficult it would be to make a call for help. Cindy Capriles, Director of Counseling...
by Mary Maupai | Apr 1, 2020 | Counseling
These words, spoken by a counselor at an organization like Safe Harbor, made a difference in the life of a girl whose childhood was turned upside down by domestic violence. Now grown up, successful, and committed to helping others, Jennifer Scheller, Vice President...
by Mary Maupai | Jan 30, 2020 | Beacon of Hope, Events & Happenings, Local & Regional
Safe Harbor’s Beacon of Hope Award and Fundraising Event will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 6:00pm, at Tuckahoe Women’s Club. The Beacon of Hope Award was created by Safe Harbor in 2007 to recognize an outstanding individual or agency that has been...
