by Safe Harbor Shelter | Jul 1, 2020 | Gratitude Report, How To Help..., International, Local & Regional, State & National
“We see a shadow pandemic growing of domestic violence.”- Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of United Nations Women Mlambo-Ngcuka is highlighting a crisis borne of the global lockdown due to COVID-19. She notes that while isolation is a “protective measure,”...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | 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 Safe Harbor Shelter | 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 Safe Harbor Shelter | Sep 25, 2013 | Community Awareness, International, Press Releases
September 25, 2013 For media inquiries, please contact Angela Verdery (angelav@safeharborshelter.com or 804-249-9470 X 16). Each October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month is observed to honor those impacted by domestic violence, raise awareness of this prevalent...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Oct 1, 2012 | Community Awareness, International
October 1, 2012 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an annual observance of efforts to address domestic violence and to honor those impacted by this issue. Safe Harbor joins in this remembrance. Safe Harbor serves over 40 survivors of domestic and sexual...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Jan 1, 2011 | Community Awareness, International
From WTVR: Original source.