Comments for Safe Haven http://safehaven.org Empowering Homeless Families Tue, 15 May 2012 18:37:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on After the Conference: Safe Haven session at CNM Bridge to Excellence by Joyce http://safehaven.org/2012/news/after-the-conference-safe-haven-session-at-cnm-bridge-to-excellence/#comment-39 Joyce Tue, 15 May 2012 18:37:07 +0000 http://safehaven.org/?p=1523#comment-39 Thanks to Stacy for pulling together a great panel and materials to share with the nonprofit community! Ian and Bruce's creative and logistical leadership and generous donation of their expertise and time were profound gifts to Safe Haven that have accelerated our growth in ways we are still discovering. Thank you both and to the other 28 designers, technicians, and marketing experts for being a part of something innovative and powerful! Thanks to Stacy for pulling together a great panel and materials to share with the nonprofit community! Ian and Bruce’s creative and logistical leadership and generous donation of their expertise and time were profound gifts to Safe Haven that have accelerated our growth in ways we are still discovering. Thank you both and to the other 28 designers, technicians, and marketing experts for being a part of something innovative and powerful!

]]> Comment on Sharing Our Families’ Stories: Clint Gets His GED by Joyce http://safehaven.org/2012/news/sharing-our-families%e2%80%99-stories-clint/#comment-38 Joyce Thu, 10 May 2012 13:02:48 +0000 http://safehaven.org/?p=1460#comment-38 This is a great example of how sometimes things don't work out the way a client wants, or we want as staff or as an organization wants, and there is not always an ideal ending, but with love, professional care, acceptance, meeting people where they are (instead of where we think they should be), success can still happen - and with Clint - happened in a big way! We will continue to be there for Clint as he meets the challenges of life to offer encouragement and support. Thanks, Jen! This is a great example of how sometimes things don’t work out the way a client wants, or we want as staff or as an organization wants, and there is not always an ideal ending, but with love, professional care, acceptance, meeting people where they are (instead of where we think they should be), success can still happen – and with Clint – happened in a big way! We will continue to be there for Clint as he meets the challenges of life to offer encouragement and support. Thanks, Jen!

]]> Comment on “Helping Hands” Play Therapy Program Helps Children at Safe Haven by Eric http://safehaven.org/2012/news/nashville-predators-foundation-awards-grant-to-safe-haven-therapy-program/#comment-37 Eric Wed, 09 May 2012 17:29:21 +0000 http://safehaven.org/?p=1500#comment-37 Outstanding success realized by an amazing Safe Haven employee! Great job to Joyce and staff for supporting and great job to Tina for her ability to change lives for the better! Outstanding success realized by an amazing Safe Haven employee! Great job to Joyce and staff for supporting and great job to Tina for her ability to change lives for the better!

]]> Comment on “Helping Hands” Play Therapy Program Helps Children at Safe Haven by Joyce http://safehaven.org/2012/news/nashville-predators-foundation-awards-grant-to-safe-haven-therapy-program/#comment-35 Joyce Tue, 08 May 2012 17:41:14 +0000 http://safehaven.org/?p=1500#comment-35 Tina rocks! She is not only expert in her field, has a heart of gold, but clients and staff love working with her! She is changing not only the emotional lives of our clients/families/children while they are experiencing a crisis (often multiple crisis), but she is changing how our families view "therapy" - as a positive and healthy activity to work on a broad range of issues and to build trust and personal strength! Tina rocks! She is not only expert in her field, has a heart of gold, but clients and staff love working with her! She is changing not only the emotional lives of our clients/families/children while they are experiencing a crisis (often multiple crisis), but she is changing how our families view “therapy” – as a positive and healthy activity to work on a broad range of issues and to build trust and personal strength!

]]> Comment on Sharing Our Families’ Stories: Update on Lawanda, Homeowner by Joyce http://safehaven.org/2012/news/sharing-our-families-stories-update-on-lawanda-homeowner/#comment-31 Joyce Thu, 03 May 2012 16:35:51 +0000 http://safehaven.org/?p=1465#comment-31 Proud of Lawanda, but also proud of Jennifer! Thanks for the work you - always professional but also from the heart! Proud of Lawanda, but also proud of Jennifer! Thanks for the work you – always professional but also from the heart!

]]> Comment on Au Revoir, Carlton by natasha smith http://safehaven.org/2012/news/au-revoir-carlton/#comment-30 natasha smith Wed, 02 May 2012 15:14:26 +0000 http://safehaven.org/?p=1446#comment-30 he will be greatly missed he is a great person he will be greatly missed he is a great person

]]> Comment on Au Revoir, Carlton by Jimmy Evans http://safehaven.org/2012/news/au-revoir-carlton/#comment-29 Jimmy Evans Tue, 01 May 2012 01:42:15 +0000 http://safehaven.org/?p=1446#comment-29 Joyce - so well written - I can feel your love for Carlton. To Carlton - thanks so much for what you have done with our residents and staff - you truly are a wonderful blessing to SafeHaven!! Good luck in all you do. Jimmy Evans Joyce – so well written – I can feel your love for Carlton. To Carlton – thanks so much for what you have done with our residents and staff – you truly are a wonderful blessing to SafeHaven!! Good luck in all you do. Jimmy Evans

]]> Comment on Dancing for Safe Haven: The Results! by Joyce Lavery http://safehaven.org/2012/news/dancing-with-safe-haven-the-results/#comment-28 Joyce Lavery Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:05:02 +0000 http://safehaven.org/?p=1367#comment-28 Thank you for the post, Stacy! At our staff meeting this afternoon we all went around to claim our favorite moments - there were so many and we had some great laughs together! I loved every moment of this event! It was full of meaning, mission, yet fun and festive! The success of this event - only three years in the making - it a testament to the strength of our staff, board, and volunteers and the generosity and goodwill of this community. We have so many people to thank and we are very grateful for everyone's participation and support! Here's to next year!! Thank you for the post, Stacy! At our staff meeting this afternoon we all went around to claim our favorite moments – there were so many and we had some great laughs together! I loved every moment of this event! It was full of meaning, mission, yet fun and festive! The success of this event – only three years in the making – it a testament to the strength of our staff, board, and volunteers and the generosity and goodwill of this community. We have so many people to thank and we are very grateful for everyone’s participation and support! Here’s to next year!!

]]> Comment on Deb Varallo Shares Why She is Dancing for Safe Haven on April 20 by Joyce http://safehaven.org/2012/news/deb-varallo-shares-why-she-is-dancing-for-safe-haven-on-april-20/#comment-24 Joyce Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:35:08 +0000 http://safehaven.org/?p=1323#comment-24 Deb, Thank you for your generous words and moving op-ed in today's Tennessean. We know you are stepping out (and dancing!) for Safe Haven and we couldn't be more grateful! Good luck on the 20th and I know we can't wait to see you and the other amazing dancers bring it on for a great night and a great cause! Deb, Thank you for your generous words and moving op-ed in today’s Tennessean. We know you are stepping out (and dancing!) for Safe Haven and we couldn’t be more grateful! Good luck on the 20th and I know we can’t wait to see you and the other amazing dancers bring it on for a great night and a great cause!

]]> Comment on Dancing for Safe Haven: an Affair to Remember by Tammy Rutherford http://safehaven.org/2012/news/dancing-for-safe-haven-an-affair-to-remember/#comment-22 Tammy Rutherford Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:25:44 +0000 http://safehaven.org/?p=1278#comment-22 Thanks for the reminder of the birth of this amazing event Joyce! It truly is a Nashville event, featuring many of our community leaders, crossing so many industries and associations. In 2 short years it has become the party that folks enjoy, and a unique opportunity to see our town strut its stuff. Please come join us to celebrate our 3rd year of dancing and continued success serving the homeless families in our community. Thanks for the reminder of the birth of this amazing event Joyce!

It truly is a Nashville event, featuring many of our community leaders, crossing so many industries and associations. In 2 short years it has become the party that folks enjoy, and a unique opportunity to see our town strut its stuff. Please come join us to celebrate our 3rd year of dancing and continued success serving the homeless families in our community.

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