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 | Mar 24, 2015 | Community Support, Events & Happenings, State & National
Click here to read the original post about Running Heals. March 14, 2015 marked the 20th anniversary of the day Beth Strother lost her life to intimate partner violence. To honor Beth’s memory, runner Becky Loos decided to dedicate her race in the NYC Half...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Apr 26, 2013 | Community Awareness, State & National
Safe Harbor Executive Director Kathleen Demro was one of several speakers at the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services 2013 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Recognition Event. The event was held April 25, 2013 at the Capitol Square. Ms. Demro...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | May 31, 2012 | State & National
The National Coalition of Anti-Violence programs released its report on hate violence for members of the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer) community and those who are HIV positive on Thursday, May 31. Key Findings: Highest recorded number of...