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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th
Elder abuse is a pattern of power and control that includes physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, verbal, financial, and spiritual...
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May 31, 20222 min read
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
This awareness month officially began in 1949 when Mental Health America launched Mental Health Week to educate people about mental...
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May 23, 20223 min read
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Passover: It’s So Much More than Matzah
By Alyson Morse-Katzman, Safe Haven's Co-Director Passover is my favorite holiday—filled with family, food, and tradition. I love setting...
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Apr 28, 20222 min read
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A Time for Reflection, Renewal, and Connection: Holy Holidays this Month
By: Sarah Mattea Lane, Life Together Fellow This year, Ramadan, Passover, and Easter are neighbors on our interfaith calendar, and the...
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Apr 13, 20222 min read
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is a month to educate our families, friends, and communities about the realities of sexual violence and spearhead efforts to...
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Apr 5, 20222 min read
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The Power of Our Voice: A Reflection on the 7th Annual IMPACT Awards
By Barbara Burnside, UMCOR Disaster Response Trainer and Safe Havens Board Member Listening to this year’s Safe Havens IMPACT Award...
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Mar 30, 20222 min read
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A Celebration at the White House: A Day of Contrasts, A Day of Hope
By Rev. Dr. Anne Marie Hunter, Safe Havens' Co-Director Imagine that it’s 1980, and your good friend, Shauna, is in love with Darryl. It...
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Mar 24, 20224 min read
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Why Prevention Work is Vital
By Catie Oidtman, Safe Havens' Program Coordinator Having previously worked at a philanthropic organization, I often heard Board members...
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Feb 24, 20222 min read
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Announcing our 7th Annual IMPACT Award Honorees
Since 2015, the IMPACT (Individuals and Institutions Making Progress Against Abuse in Communities Together) Award has been honoring...
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Feb 9, 20224 min read
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February is Dating Violence Awareness Month
Healthy relationships are built on mutual love, respect, and trust. Unfortunately, some relationships can become unhealthy, or even...
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Feb 1, 20222 min read
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Thoughts from the Board: Why do I support Safe Havens?
We asked some of our board members to share why they feel it is important to serve on the Board of Safe Havens. Here are their responses:...
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Jan 18, 20224 min read
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February 1 is St. Brigid’s Day!
By Safe Haven's Co-Director, The Rev. Dr. Anne Marie Hunter As a survivor of domestic violence and a woman of faith, I am constantly...
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Jan 13, 20225 min read
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January is Stalking Awareness Month
According to the CDC's National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, 1 in 6 women and 1 in 17 men have been stalked during their...
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Jan 6, 20221 min read
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The Difference 30 Years Makes
A Letter from Safe Havens' Co-Director, the Rev. Dr. Anne Marie Hunter Dear Safe Havens Community, Safe Havens has just launched a...
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Dec 9, 20212 min read
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Hanukkah: Light Transforming Darkness
By Safe Havens' Co-Director, Alyson Morse-Katzman Hanukkah is a wonderful holiday, a holiday full of hope. While it is not a major Jewish...
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Dec 2, 20212 min read
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The Rev Miles' "Call to Break the Silence"
On Thursday, October 28, 2021, the Rev. Al Miles spoke at Safe Havens' Second Annual Virtual Vigil: Silence Hides Violence. The Rev. Al...
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Nov 29, 20216 min read
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Reflection on Leading our Silence Hides Violence Vigil
On Thursday, October 28, Safe Havens hosted our second annual interfaith virtual vigil. The theme of this years’ vigil was Silence Hides...
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Nov 8, 20212 min read
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Indigenous Peoples and Domestic Violence
Another reason to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Native American Heritage Month: Native and Indigenous people are far more likely...
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Oct 21, 20213 min read
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Safe Havens Wins Purple Ribbon Award for Outstanding Community Education
Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse is honored to be an award recipient of the Purple Ribbon...
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Sep 30, 20211 min read
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You Are Not Alone: May is Mental Health Awareness Month
This May, Safe Havens honors Mental Health Awareness Month. The theme of Mental Health Awareness Month 2021 is "You Are Not Alone." This...
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May 19, 20212 min read
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