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SHFS's Rachael Wilkins with Suntrust Representative, Carolyn Ermey and SHFS's Trey Lipman.
SunTrust Bank Provides Clothing and Funds for Families at Safe Haven
A huge thank you to Nashville's SunTrust banks for gathering items as well as monetary donations for Safe Haven, as well as flood victims in our community. The Women's Affinity Group of the SunTrust Bank, Nashville Diversity Council, participated in their own "Dress for Success" at local branches. Thank you for supporting the families at Safe Haven.
Pictured: President of the Predators Foundation, Gerry Helper, along with SHFS Executive Director, Joyce Lavery and GNASH.
Safe Haven Receives Grant from Predators Foundation to Help Build Computer Lab
The Predators Foundation recently presented SHFS with a grant to assist with the creation of a comprehensive computer lab. The moneys awarded from the Predators Foundation and the Maddox Foundation will help fund the computer lab. A huge thank you goes to the Nashville Predators Foundation for your continual support. Go Preds!
Arbonne Independent Consultants Host Successful Pamper for a Purpose
On May 10th, more than 250 participants came out to the first Pamper for a Purpose event, held by Arbonne Independent Consultants. The event was also sponsored by Mercedes Benz of Nashville. In total, the event raised $3,500 for homeless families in Middle Tennessee. We would like to thank all the Arbonne Independent Consultants for making this night possible. Pictured above: Executive National Vice President Nise Davies, Envp Lisa Voorhies, NVP Lynn Walker, ENVP Sharon Metzgar, ENVP Tina Angus, NVP Kim Forkum, Safe Haven Representative Nicky Nash, NVP Michael Anderson, NVP Kelly Voorhies, ENVP Cheryl Kemp, ENVPTeresa Epps.
Dancing for Safe Haven Family Shelter Event A Great Success
Safe Haven Family Shelter celebrated 25 years of serving homeless families in Middle Tennessee with Dancing for Safe Haven on Friday, April 9th, at Hutton Hotel. In total, the inaugural event garnered close to $88,000. The raised funds will provide shelter and transitional services to homeless families with children; empowering them to achieve lasting self-sufficiency.
Miss America 2004 Erika Dunlap and singer-songwriter Gary Chapman led the audience as the evenings’ emcees. The competition was judged in three different categories: Online Favorite, Judges’ Favorite and Audience Favorite. Mark Volman, professor at Belmont University and founding member of The Turtles, was awarded with Online Favorite. Kelly Sutton, of Tennessee Mornings of Fox 17 WZTV, wowed the crowd with a spectacular routine that brought them to their feet and was awarded Audience Favorite. Jim Shulman, board president of Safe Haven and Deputy Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Health, won over the judges and received Judges’ Favorite.
“The inaugural Dancing for Safe Haven was truly a team effort and a labor of love,” stated Joyce Lavery, executive director for Safe Haven. “The event exceeded our expectations and we are extremely thankful for the amazing support shown from the community,” she continued. “We would like to extend a huge thank you to all the dancers, both celebrity and professional, for believing in our mission. Because the event was a huge success, the funds we raised will empower our families at Safe Haven, helping them achieve lasting self-sufficiency.”
Click here to view event photos. More photos to be posted soon!
Special thanks to the evening's sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor Rumba Patron
HCA/TriStar Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Barbara and John Bruce
Jitterbug Sponsor Kelly Crockett
Southwestern Company Kraft CPA
The Danner Foundation Carolyn and James Edwards
Lionzone-Internet Media
Waltz Sponsor Northwestern Mutual
Asurion McWhother Foundation
Burr Forman LLP Colleen and Ted Welch
Essex Retail Chad Greer, Northwestern Mutual Financial
KPMG LLP Network
Pancake Pantry
Lori and Jim Shulman In-Kind Donations
Blue Sky Filmworks, Inc.
Table Hosts The Christie Cookie Company
Anita and Ben Bailey Dance World
Bank of America Allen Clark Photography
Jared Danford and Brian Roark The Hutton Hotel
Kelly Dillon and Samerera Lowe Lipman Brothers
Garrett Family Foundation MAJIC'S MOBILE MUSIC
Julie and Kevin Hawley NovaCopy
Lattimore, Black, Morgan and Cain, P.C. Great American Opportunities, Inc.
Debbie and Dave Roberson Studio 1406
Joni Werthan Swank Audio-Visual
Pen Point Productions
Donations: How You Can Help Safe Haven’s Families in 2010
Safe Haven has changed some of the policies and procedures for donating items. If you are interested in donating items, please check our updated Needs List. Thank you for choosing Safe Haven to donate your charitable items.
Family Homeless in America: The New Face of Homelessness
Recently, a family homeless shelter in Pasadena, California, was featured on Public Radio. Although the cities are different, our missions are very similar. Safe Haven's presence in the Nashville community is needed now, more than ever. Click here to read the story about the new face of homelessness.
Anna Sternheimer (seated) accepting award from Andrea Smith, VP of Community Relations BOA, and Rachael Wilkins, Director of Development SHFS
Volunteer Anna Sternheimer Receives Local Heroes Award from Bank of America
Anna Sternheimer, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday, received the Local Heroes award recognizing her efforts in volunteerism and support for Safe Haven. Local Heroes also receive the chance to give $5,000 to their designated charity, and Anna designated her gift in support of the Mended Hearts Program. Congratulations Anna!
5th Annual Hike for the Homeless Event A Success Despite Rain
Safe Haven is pleased to announce that the 5th Annual Hike and 2nd Annual Hike Preview Party garnered nearly $50,000 in funds to support homeless families. The rain did not stop over 300 hikers from participating in raising awareness for our mission. To view Hike for the Homeless photos, please click here
Fox 17 Features Story on Safe Haven
Reporters from Fox 17 visited the shelter to talk about the growing homeless family population, and to highlight the services Safe Haven offers to the community. Click here to view the story.
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