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Burns and McDonnell is a company doing work that matters. In 2010, the “Mac Culture” buzz phrase was “Safety First, Work Hard and Do Community Service.” Burns & Mac lives out these words in a number of ways at SAFEHOME. Burns & Mac staff member, Hilary Fellows has been a member of the Will Shields Red Flags of Domestic Violence Flag Football Tournament committee for many years. Her Burns and Mac’s Co-Ed division football team has won an impressive seven 1st place and one 2nd place trophies. Joab Ortiz, Senior Public Involvement Specialist for Burns & Mac, served on the Board of Directors for the past 6 years, including the two years as Board President. Each year, the company also donates a large collection of new gift items and gift cards for our Holiday Store. We truly appreciate all their support.
Verizon Wireless has long been a supporter of serves for victims of domestic violence. This check was presented to the Metropolitan Family Violence Coalition (MFVC) as a grant to purchase technology. MFVC is a collaboration between all six domestic violence agencies in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The group collaborates on operating the city-wide crisis hotline as well as our healthcare advocacy program BridgeSPAN.
SAFEHOME’s 12th Annual Will Shields Red Flags of Domestic Violence Flag Football Tournament and Shields Family Children’s Soccer Tournament
Photo by: Mark Higgins
During May and June, SAFEHOME asked our friends to clean out their clothests and donate items to Prior Attire. Recently, owner Rebecca Francis presented SAFEHOME with a $500 check for all the donations collected.
Former Board Members Marcia Berkley, Martha Hunt, and Susan Willman celebrated 10 years of services.
This beautiful Sofia Bib Necklace with hundreds of champagne and ivory faux pearls was donated by Linda Hare, an Independent Stylist for Stella & Dot.
Photo by: Mark Higgins
On Thursday, August 4, 2011, Bob Allen Ford at 92nd & Metcalf hosted a Back to School Supply Drive for SAFEHOME. A live remote from Mix 93.3 and pancakes from Chris Cakes made for a great event. Kids enjoyed dropping off supplies for children in need!
Thank you!
Executive Director of Safe Homes Rape Crisis Coalition Lynn Hawkins stands at the microphone as a community member reads a first-person perspective of survival of dmestic violence. The red figures in the background represent victims of domestic violence.
On Thursday, August 4, 2011, Bob Allen Ford at 92nd & Metcalf hosted a Back to School Supply Drive for SAFEHOME. A live remote from Mix 93.3 and pancakes from Chris Cakes made for a great event. Kids enjoyed dropping off supplies for children in need!
Thank you!
It all began 30 years ago with a knock on a door and a compassionate woman who saw a need in her community. SAFEHOME Founder Martha Hunt recalls, “I had a young family living in the house across the street from mine. Several times, the scared young schoolteacher wife and son would cross the street to my home for safety. One night, the husband pushed the woman and child into the street while his car was moving. After walking two miles to get home, the woman and her son came to me, bleeding and distraught. This time, I knew the woman needed serious help. I invited them in and began work to establish a shelter in Johnson County where women could seek refuge.”
On Thursday, August 4, 2011, Bob Allen Ford at 92nd & Metcalf hosted a Back to School Supply Drive for SAFEHOME. A live remote from Mix 93.3 and pancakes from Chris Cakes made for a great event. Kids enjoyed dropping off supplies for children in need!
Thank you!
On Thursday, August 4, 2011, Bob Allen Ford at 92nd & Metcalf hosted a Back to School Supply Drive for SAFEHOME. A live remote from Mix 93.3 and pancakes from Chris Cakes made for a great event. Kids enjoyed dropping off supplies for children in need!
Thank you!
For over 20 years, Johnson County Young Matrons (JCYM) have helped SAFEHOME in a variety of ways. This service based organization dedicates their time to making a difference in our community through donation drives, fundraising efforts, and volunteer projects. For example, on a monthly basis, JCYM volunteers sort donations in our Clothing Closet and volunteers will cover all of the daytime shifts one week our Holiday Store is open. Earlier this year, JCYM hand addressed 2,000 June Jubilee invitations and provided a picnic for families residing in shelter. In addition to their volunteer work, JCYM members host donation drives for toiletries and Thanksgiving food baskets for our clients.
SAFEFHOME Staff & Supporters with Bobby Convey, Midfielder, Sporting KC.
L-R: Kelly Willoughby, SAFEHOME Development Director; Linda Witz, SAFEHOME Front Desk Manager; Steve Witz; Helen LaValley; longtime SAFEHOME Supporter and Volunteer; Kathryn Vaughan; Susan Carman, SAFEHOME Outreach Director; Shae Harrigan; Bobby Convey, Sporting KC; Susanna Coxe; and Diane Hursey.
photo by: Kenny Johnson Photography
SAFEHOME Staff Carol Tawney, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence Executive Director Sandy Barnett, SAFEHOME Founder Martha Hunt, and SAFEHOME Executive Director Sharon Katz.
Jean Helmers of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni Association presented SAFEHOME with a $4,300 check from their Holiday Homes Tour.
On Thursday, August 4, 2011, Bob Allen Ford at 92nd & Metcalf hosted a Back to School Supply Drive for SAFEHOME. A live remote from Mix 93.3 and pancakes from Chris Cakes made for a great event. Kids enjoyed dropping off supplies for children in need!
Thank you!
On Thursday, August 4, 2011, Bob Allen Ford at 92nd & Metcalf hosted a Back to School Supply Drive for SAFEHOME. A live remote from Mix 93.3 and pancakes from Chris Cakes made for a great event.
Thank you!
Our wonderful volunteers - Event Chair Megan Zinn-Sanchez, Lisa Aguirre, and Amanda Larigan
Photo by: Mark Higgins
SAFEHOME would like to say a special thank you to Megan Mill and her co-workers at Sprint. Together, they collected over 100 cell phones for the victims of domestic violence served by SAFEHOME.
Individuals who believe in our cause are the roots and the backbone of our organization. The first time we had any contact with Debbie Hetrick, Executive Director Sharon Katz happened to answer the telephone when our receptionist was picking up the mail. Debbie asked if we needed cell phones and Sharon told her how we give them to our clients for emergency calls. Not long after that conversation, Debbie came by with a cell phone donation – the first of what was to become many donations of both in-kind and financial gifts. Buzz became involved during SAFEHOME’s capital campaign. Buzz and Debbie have continued to be dedicated and generous supporters of SAFEHOME. From that initial call inquiring about a cell phone donation, the Hetricks have grown in their relationship with us and we are thrilled to present them with this award. SAFEHOME is pleased to honor long time supporters Buzz and Debbie Hetrick with an Outstanding Community Partner Award.
Will Shields Red Flags of Domestic Violence Flag Football Tournament
Photo Copyrighted by - Geoff Vantz, Six Columns Imaging, Inc.
At Safe Homes, Safe Streets, KCSDV also honored Vincent Dean and Dean Development, Inc. as the Community-Based Ally of the Year. As a SAFEHOME volunteer, Vincent Dean was instrumental in the rehabilitation of our state-of-the-art facility. For ten months, Vincent contributed 30-60 hours a week to the renovation project. In addition to donating his services as General Contractor, his family could often be found on weekends doing manual labor at the facility. During this time, his company Dean Development Inc. was completely behind Vincent's work. His staff handled hundreds of related phone calls, provided space for numerous meetings, and even held several donation drives for SAFEHOME.
SAFEHOME also honored Vincent Dean with our Outstanding Facility Partner Award at the 2009 Annual Meeting. Congratulations to Vincent Dean & Dean Development Inc. We truly appreciate all your dedication to SAFEHOME.