After the Conference: Safe Haven session at CNM Bridge to Excellence

SHFS Panel at CNM Bridge to Excellence Conference

On May 15, Safe Haven Family Shelter hosted a panel discussion during a session of the CNM Bridge to Excellence conference. We are using this blog entry as a recap of our session for both those who attended our session and anyone else who has an interest in the topic! Below you will find sections [...]

Sharing Our Families’ Stories: Clint Gets His GED

Jennifer Reason

Sharing our families’ stories is important. Our families are Safe Haven. Clint came to Safe Haven in September 2009 with his wife and 7 month old son, Chase.  Everyone immediately fell in love with Chase… he is just such a cute kid!  Clint’s story is one of many ups and downs. Soon after coming to [...]

“Helping Hands” Play Therapy Program Helps Children at Safe Haven

Tina Waymire Collier, Clinical Supervisor/Therapist pictured with GNASH and Nashville Predators Hockey Team Foundation President, Sean Henry.

Safe Haven Family Shelter’s Helping Hands: Play Therapy Program was a proud recipient of a Nashville Predators Foundation grant on April 20th – allowing us the opportunity to purchase toys, books, dress up costumes and play therapy furniture for our clients.  Play therapy can be used to address a wide variety of issues and problems, [...]

Sharing Our Families’ Stories: Update on Lawanda, Homeowner

Stevens Family April 15-08

On April 15, 2012, Safe Haven staff attended the dedication of Lawanda’s Habitat for Humanity home.  To see what all went into everything for Lawanda to get to this point, please make sure you read the first blog post about her family. I had the privilege of speaking at her dedication ceremony and just wanted [...]

Au Revoir, Carlton

"The World Will be Saved By Beauty" designed by our wonderful volunteer, Carlton.

Monday, April 30th is the last day Carlton will volunteer with Safe Haven after many years of service. He will help with dinner, engage with our families (especially with the children at the shelter) and he will stay overnight one last time. Tonight, we will give him a little send-off that will include a homemade [...]