by Liz Cozzati | Apr 21, 2021 | Community Awareness, International
It’s not enough to just know that sexual assault happens. We know this. With the emergence of #MeToo, we hear about some form of sexual violence nearly every day now. But why are we promoting awareness? To what end? We promote awareness of sexual assault in hopes of...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Mar 22, 2021 | Community Awareness, Community Support, Events & Happenings
March is Women’s History Month. And Safe Harbor is proud to honor women this month and always. We honor the female survivors we serve. We honor the female staff who rebuild the lives of their clients. We also honor the brave women in American...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | 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 Safe Harbor Shelter | 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 Safe Harbor Shelter | 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 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...