by Safe Harbor Shelter | Oct 5, 2017 | Domestic Violence
While every relationship is likely to have its ups and downs, it is important to keep in mind the warning signs or “red flags” of an unhealthy or abusive relationship in case a rough patch in your relationship has become more. Keep in mind that seeing one or two “red...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Sep 12, 2017 | Beacon of Hope, Events & Happenings
Safe Harbor’s Beacon of Hope event will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2018 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 instrumental in breaking the...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Sep 11, 2017 | Beacon of Hope, Events & Happenings
Beacon of Hope Sponsor – $10,000 (SECURED) Event Title Sponsorship Ad to run during the welcome video (30 seconds) Opportunity for key contact to welcome friends and donors (3 minute speech) Full-page ad/logo in event program Signage/logo prominently displayed...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Dec 14, 2016 | Shelter News
We have had extensive media coverage following our press conference with Bon Secours Richmond Health System about our new shelter. WCVE Radio: https://ideastations.org/radio/news/bon-secours-and-safe-harbor-announce-shelter-human-trafficking-victims Richmond...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Dec 13, 2016 | Events & Happenings, Shelter News
Richmond, Va. (Dec. 7, 2016) – Safe Harbor and Bon Secours Richmond Health System together announce the establishment of The Central Virginia Emergency Shelter for Human Trafficking Victims, the region’s first dedicated shelter of its kind to provide shelter,...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Dec 7, 2016 | Press Releases, Shelter News
Exciting news! Central Virginia’s First Dedicated Shelter for Human Trafficking Victims will Open Early 2017 — Safe Harbor, Bon Secours partner to open shelter for human trafficking victims of Central Virginia. Read or download the full press release...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Sep 29, 2016 | Community Awareness, Groups, Local & Regional
An insightful piece on the healing process of our equine-assisted therapy group from Channel 8. From one of the survivors featured in the piece, “Either you can let this build you, or you can let this destroy you.” We appreciate how brave our client was for...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Apr 20, 2016 | Community Awareness, Survivor Stories, Volunteers
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and because we appreciate our volunteers all year long, we wanted to share the story of one of our amazing volunteers. All of our volunteers are incredible, but Alice’s story is quite remarkable. We hope that her...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Feb 22, 2016 | Interns
On February 5th, 2016 the staff of Safe Harbor (along with about 40 other counselors from other agencies) attended “SERVE: A Brain-Based Approach to Working with Victims of Complex Trauma,” a talk given by Bonnie Martin, LPC. It was an educational opportunity for not...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Feb 22, 2016 | Community Support
Emotional support is important when you are in any crisis situation, and the 24-hour Safe Harbor hotline is a major resource center. Contrary to what many people think, the Hotline offer victims of sexual and domestic...