Join Safe Space Inc., as we host a Free Prom Dress Shop. Safe Space Inc., realizes the importance of ensuring that every young lady has the opportunity to attend one of the most significant milestones of their high school career, without the worry of finances. Safe Space Inc., called for members of the community to…
The $5 Give Club: Safe Space Inc.
The $5 Give Club Where they believe giving together with small amounts can make a big impact. This month, the generosity of the $5 Give Club impacted Safe Space, a non-profit that is battling against and providing resources for those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. Help Us Spread The Word
The Power of Sharing: Coastal Federal Credit Union Award
Hometown Hero Award On May 24th, 2018, the Coastal Credit Union Foundation hosted The Power of Sharing Gala. This award celebration showcased amazing non-profits where Safe Space, Inc. was awarded the “Hometown Hero Award” for working to make our community stronger. Here are 2018’s The Power of Sharing winners: ———————————————————————————————— Power of Sharing Business…
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Interview
Safe Space Domestic Violence for the prevention of Domestic Violence Safe Space in action during domestic violence awareness month interview with Michelle Williams and Lakeisha Jordan: Victims speak out against violence. Help Us Spread The Word
Jim Grove Receives Governor’s Medalian
Franklin County Commissioners recognized the Governor’s Medallion Award winner Mr. Jim Grove, a recipient of one of the states top honors for volunteer service for his years of commitment and volunteerism at Safe Space, Inc. Safe Space Executive Director, Monica McInnis, MSW presented Mr. Grove with the Governor’s Medallion Award. Since the doors of Safe…
Impact and Efforts: 2017 Statistical Data
Safe Space impact and efforts to Franklin County Statistical Data January 2017-December 2017 Safe Space served 752 new clients of those 729 were provided comprehensive DV services and 23 were provided sexual assault services. Keep in mind that these services were provided by our three full time advocates. In addition to the 752 new clients, we also provided: 55 people…
Safe Space Launches Support Group
Beginning in January 2018, Safe Space launched a domestic violence support group for victims of domestic violence. The support group meets every other week at an undisclosed location, for the safety of all those who attend. There is a group for women that is run by a licensed therapist and a children’s group for kids age…
Safe Space Advocates Spread Awareness About Teen Dating Violence
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month! To spread awareness, advocates from Safe Space visited local schools to encourage safe dating practices. Students were encouraged to take a stand against teen dating violence and sign a pledge agreeing to refrain from engaging in and to advocate against teen dating violence. Advocates visited Franklinton High School where students…
Safe Space WINS The 2017 Lynne Spence Commitment to End Sexual Violence Award from the North Carolina Coalition to End Domestic Violence
Lynn Spence was Executive Director of New Horizons (formerly known as Womenfolk Unlimited) in Richmond County from August 1996 until her death in August 1999. She served on the board of NCCASA as Regional Representative and was a member of various committees, including the conference committee. As a conference committee member she and her staff…