SafeHaven of Tarrant County

 🎄 80 stockings, 80 kiddos in shelter 🎄 Each stocking here represents a child staying in one of our emergency domestic violence shelters this holiday season. Each stocking has an age—a reminder that behind every number is a little one spending the holidays away from home. For these kids, the holidays don’t look like they used to. But through our gift drive, you can help fill these stockings with love and holiday magic. Learn More and/or Shop our Wish List: https://lnkd.in/gJx45ESt Drop Off Location SafeHaven Administration Building 1010 N Center St Arlington, TX 76011 Dates Now - Tomorrow, Dec. 17 Times Mon - Fri: Noon - 7 PM Sat: 11 AM - 2 PM

You know what time it is - your 2024 SafeHaven Wrapped is here! 🎉 Your kindness inspires us every day. We hope it brings as much joy to your heart as it does to the families you've helped.

“The weight of everything we’ve experienced this year is overwhelming, but more than anything, I want my children to feel the magic and joy of the holidays—not the fear they used to feel every night in our home.” This is what one mom shared with us recently. Families like hers need safety and peace - especially now during the holidays. But there's good news - today is Giving Tuesday, and your gift will go TWICE as far! Today only, every gift you make will be matched dollar for dollar thanks to a very special Giving Tuesday match from The Morton H. Meyerson Family Foundation. Secure Your Doubled Gift: www.safehaventc.org/give

It's almost here - our Shelter Gift Drive starts THIS Saturday! We need your help to make this the jolliest holiday season EVER for families staying in SafeHaven shelters by dropping off new gift donations for babies, kids, teens and adults! Dates Dec. 7 - 17 Times Mon - Fri: Noon - 7 PM Sat: 11 AM - 2 PM Drop Off Location SafeHaven Admin Building 1010 N Center St, Arlington Looking for gift guides, our online wish list or our FAQ? https://lnkd.in/ggC5if7i

We're sending the BIGGEST thank you to Fort Worth City Councilwoman Jeanette Martinez Paz, MPA and her team for bringing the spirit of Thanksgiving to our Fort Worth shelter today! 🍁🦃 Your kindness in providing and serving lunch to families reminds us that no one is ever alone on their journey to safety. We are so grateful for you ladies! Pictured: Councilwoman Jeanette Martinez (center) and her incredible teammates Stephanie and Rachel

🌱 "It was SO much fun!" 🌱 Last week, a few small helpers joined our incredible cook Noli in the shelter garden, and let me tell you—they absolutely loved it! These kiddos worked hard weeding, watering, and gathering veggies, and they couldn’t stop talking about how proud and happy it made them feel. One even said it was relaxing! To top it all off, Noli whipped up a special treat for them after dinner as a reward for their hard work. 💜 Families who come to shelter are often experiencing the worst times of their lives, but moments like this remind us how much joy and healing can happen here. Thank you to everyone who makes these experiences possible for the families staying at SafeHaven!

🎉 Please join us in celebrating the promotion of our two newest Chief officers, Kendra Balod, Chief Philanthropy Officer, and Michelle Arrington, Chief of Staff! 🎉 More about Kendra Balod: Kendra oversees SafeHaven’s development team and brings more than six years of dedicated experience in nonprofit development and fundraising. She has a passion for storytelling and connection and excels in donor cultivation. Kendra holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, with minors in Business and Women and Genders Studies from Texas A&M University. Starting in January, she will pursue a Master of Science in Nonprofit Administration at LSU Shreveport. More about Michelle Chapellier Arrington: Michelle oversees executive operations and serves as a key liaison between the CEO and Board of Directors. She is passionate about creating streamlined processes and fostering collaboration to drive meaningful impact. Michelle holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma and earned her MBA from Tarleton State University. Chief Officers L to R: Stephanie Storey, Chief Operating Officer; Michelle Arrington, Chief of Staff; Kathryn Jacob, LMSW, President and CEO; Ronna Quimby Huckaby, M.Ed, LPC-S, Chief of Mission; Kendra Balod, Chief Philanthropy Officer

Will you feed families escaping domestic violence this Thanksgiving?! We need LOTS of help to feed over 350 moms and kiddos in our transitional housing program! By donating a $25 grocery gift card, you'll ensure families can purchase the ingredients they need to celebrate their favorite Thanksgiving traditions. We're looking for gift cards from popular grocery stores like: Walmart Kroger Tom Thumb Albertson's Aldi Target Gift cards can be dropped off OR mailed to the location below: Chelsea Derbyshire 1010 N. Center St. Arlington, TX 76011

What a game! I had the amazing opportunity to watch TCU pull off a big win on Saturday from the Founders Suite, thanks to our incredible friends at The Justin Foundation. I even got to hang out with my friend Julie Evans, CEO at Alliance For Children! From all of us at SafeHaven - thank you to The Justin Foundation for their incredible support of women and children at SafeHaven, and for inviting me to this unforgettable experience. Go Frogs! 🐸💜🏈 Julie Evans SafeHaven of Tarrant County Alliance For Children

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