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Fall 2014
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Keynote Speaker: Ruth Rondon
After falling prey to traffickers as a teenager, Ruth Rondon broke free
from 18 years of sex trafficking at age 33. For years, Ruth navigated
through life in survival mode, lonely and oblivious to her own potential
and to the power she held inside.
Ruth went on to work as a clerk for 27 years and is now retired. She
provides valuable insight on how to prevent human trafficking, how to
intervene and also how to engage with victims. Her passion is to inspire a
generation to end human trafficking.
Board of Directors
2017
President
Melissa Higbee
Vice President
Hannah Gottschalk
Treasurer
Jim Dedyne
Secretary
Janna Birchmeier
Sarah Bouck
Graham Filler
Emily Garrison
Stephen Gill
Melinda Motz
Honorable Michelle Rick
Honorable Matthew Stewart
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Become a Weaving The Vision Event Sponsor Today!
Visionary — $2,500 Hero — $500 Advocate — $100
Champion — $1000 Pacesetter — $250 Silent Auction Item
Silent Auction Items Include
3 Day Stay at Homestead, Glen Arbor • Fishing Charter, Ludington
Handmade Quilts • MSU Homecoming Football Game • Sports Memorabilia
Please watch Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for additional items!
Weaving the Vision
NINTH ANNUAL DINNER & SILENT AUCTION
April 26, 2017
Hawk Hallow Golf Club • Lakeview Room
15101 Chandler Rd. • Bath, MI 48808
Reception: 5:30 PM • Dinner: 6:00 PM
$35.00 per person
Music by Jim Spring and Pooh Stevenson
Attire is business formal or cocktail
April is National Sexual Assault Month
In Memory, Honor & Celebration
“A life that touches others goes on forever”. ~author unknown
Whether it is something people can bring themselves to face or not, sexual assault has been occurring for far longer than anyone could guess. To most it is a shameful thing; not something to be addressed freely and openly.
The movement against sexual assault began in the late 1970s when women began to hold Take Back the Night marches as a way to protest the violence they encountered while walking the streets at night. It wasn’t until the 1980s that violence against women began getting more public attention, and it was decided that the month of October could be a time to bring awareness to domestic violence.
A few years later, activists began looking for a separate time to bring awareness to the issue of sexual assault, and settled on one week in April. As the movement picked up momentum in the 1990s, activists called for a whole month. It still wasn’t until 2001 that the first officially observed national Sexual Assault Awareness Month took place in the US, using teal as its official color. In the 16 years since, there has been a yearly theme
and numerous events scheduled all across the nation during the month of April.
This year’s theme is Engaging New Voices. SafeCenter is taking part by spreading awareness to religious leaders, coaches, bar owners, and college students-the group who statistically deals with sexual assault issues the most. Social media is also being used in new ways this year to reach out more than ever before. We engaged our staff by holding a T-shirt design contest within our organization with the winning design being printed on T-shirts, which will be sold during the month of April. There also will be a coloring contest, with the prize for best design being a t-shirt and a gift card. Along with all of the new voices that join us every day, we continue to hear the voices we have always heard the loudest; those of survivors.
In Memory of:
Edward Wisniewski
Mildred Root
Helen Bara
Barbara Klug
In Honor of:
Doris & RV Allen
Please watch SafeCenter’s Facebook page for opportunities on how you can
help raise awareness about sexual assault during the month of April.
A couple things you can do …….
make a donation to SafeCenter in honor of people in your life impacted by sexual assault.
Wear teal or get a group together wearing teal, take a picture and share on our Facebook page.
Sponsor an advertisement around town.
Human Trafficking (HT) is another form of
modern day slavery. This includes exploitation of
an individual for sex or labor services through
force, fraud, or coercion. Victims are groomed,
threatened, or kidnapped into a life of HT.
Perpetrators prey on those who are vulnerable in-
cluding children, adolescents, and women. This is
done on the streets, in malls, through the internet
and also in schools. More cases are being seen
where other students will try and recruit their
fellow peers within their school. Labor trafficking
and sex trafficking is also being seen in massage
parlors, nail shops, farms, strip clubs, and
suburban areas.
The Human Trafficking Task Force of Shiawassee
County (HTTSC) has been working diligently to
combat trafficking. Sexual Assault Advocate and
Chair of the HTTSC, Gina Reynolds, has been
working with her colleagues to make this work
possible. Collaboration is critical in the anti-
trafficking movement. Together, they are forming
the foundation needed to effectively combat
trafficking by developing a system of care for
victims and providing the community with
education on this social problem.
January was Human Trafficking Awareness
Month. The task force went out into the
community to answer the questions of concerned
citizens and provide vital knowledge on
trafficking. Recently, Human Trafficking Analyst
Robert Harvey of the Department of Health and
Human Services provided a trafficking training at
our monthly committee meeting. Meetings are
held the second Tuesday of every month and open
to the public. If you have any questions or are
interested in a presentation on trafficking being
provided in your agency, please contact
SafeCenter. As we move forward, we hope to
educate the community on trafficking along with
identify victims. We provide comprehensive
services for those who have suffered from sexual
assault including sex trafficking. We provide
individual counseling and group counseling along
with other supportive services. We will continue to
collaborate with other community members and
partners to make the HTTSC as effective as
possible to serve those in and around Shiawassee
County.
SafeCenter Actively Fighting Against Human Trafficking
Pictured (l-r): Katie Wheeler (Covenant Eyes), Gine Reynolds (SafeCenter), Robert Harvey (DHHS), Christina Tipton (Genessee County Youth Corp), Michael Olsey (Owosso Police), Cassandra Kotlarczyk (Memorial Healthcare), Liz Brown (SafeCenter) Sam Black (Covenant Eyes), Olga Morales (Child
Abuse Prevention Council of Shiawassee County)
Our Volunteers…2016-2017
Ann Arwin
Carol Gehringer
Carol Wooley
Chawnee Scott
Christine Jones
Claudia Claucherty
Claudia Linnartz
Debby Kloosterman
Emily Wood
Child Care Assistant
Donation Pickup/Delivery
Maintenance/Repair
Newsletter
Office Assistant
On-Call Crisis Intervention
Shelter Assistant
Special Events
Transporter
Yard/Garden Work
...Volunteer Opportunities
Jim Rasmussen
Jennifer Fernand
Jesse Goldman
Kendra Matthies
LCC CRESA CJ
Work Based
Learning
Lenna & Richard
Forsythe
Lexy Scott
Shelter needs list
Plastic totes Bath towels Cleaning Products Diapers Size 4 and larger Conditioner Body Wash Lotion Deodorant Bleach Floor cleaners Paper towels Spray disinfectant Dish soap Toilet tissue Laundry detergent Dishwasher detergent Coffee creamer Vegetable oil Barbeque sauce Mayo/m. whip Mustard/Ketchup Kitchen items Kitchen Rugs Area Rugs SafeCenter will also be looking for volunteers and resources when the weather gets warmer to
do light spring yard work and clean-up. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact
SafeCenter at 989-723-9716.
Mike Zamarron
Owosso First Church
of the Nazarene
Shantanique Crumby
Sherill Tracy
Shiawassee Youth
Center
Shiawassee Youth
Advisory Council
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and teal is the offi-cial color used to promote awareness, education and healing. Safe-Center is placing these ribbons throughout the community to raise awareness about sexual violence. How can you participate?
Have discussions with your peers. Post on social media #wewearteal. Tell a friend about SafeCenter. It’s never too late to get help! Follow SafeCenter on Facebook and Twitter. Get involved! Support SafeCenter…become a volunteer, donate items
or make a financial gift!
VISIONARY SPONSERS Altria Group Inc. CHAMPION SPONSORS June Cudney Bonnie Ladouceur James Rasmussen John Rosser St. Joseph Catholic Church Holly Taylor HERO SPONSORS David and Julie Banas Jim and Heather Dedyne Robert and Kathleen Kelly Mid Michigan Woodworkers Guild Robert Pearl Redeemer Lutheran Church Gery and Sheila Rehmann Barbara Shaaban Sandra Ward PACESETTER SPONSORS Chris and Sarah Bouck Anna Darabos DeWitt Breakfast Lion's Club District 11-C2 Lioness Clubs Durand Area Lions Club Bob and Betty Grzesiak Sandra Hehrer LAFCU Mike & Sheri Menard, Ovid-Elsie Lioness Club Roger and Ruth Pline Redeemer United Methodist Church Lavern Schneider St. Jude Church Renae Stuck Kim Walworth
ADVOCATE SPONSORS Patricia and Robert Allison Judy Cappiello Carland United Methodist Church Clinton County Sheriff's Department-Mounted Division Tom Cook and Anna Owens Dennis and Carolyn Cross Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Lambda First Congregational Church of Owosso First United Methodist Church Carole Ford Janis Green Karen Hornus Virginia L. Jones Journey Federal Credit Union Label Shopper Law Office Of Patrick Marutiak Gerry Leduc Lioness Club Of DeWitt Lownds Consulting Norma Jean Mackersie David and Dianna Maurer New Lothrop First United Methodist Women Michaela Rademacher Laurice Riker Shiawassee H.O.G. Chapter L.O.H. Patrick & Patricia St. George Trinity United Methodist Women Jessica Unangst Elmer and Jan Upton David and Lynn Vincent G Wilson Carol and Doug Wooley
We Gratefully Acknowledge Our Supporters...
Philanthropic support is very important to us and we make every effort to ensure there
are no omissions or misspellings. Please forgive any oversights and contact us so
that we may amend unintentional errors. Contact Shelly Safi at 989.723.9716 or
shelly@thesafecenter.org.
SafeCenter is funded in part by:
Capital Area United Way
Cook Family Foundation
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Greater Lansing Food Bank
Michigan Domestic/Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board
Shiawassee Community Foundation
Shiawassee United Way
Victims of Crime Act
Sponsors listed donated to SafeCenter between
October 1, 2016 and March 31, 2017.
Along with monetary donations, SafeCenter received in-kind
donations totaling $17,780 for the above time period.
Call 989.723.9716! Visionary - $2500 and above
Your Visionary gift will provide 208 children with safe, overnight shelter and nutritious meals.
Listed in the Weaving the Vision dinner program, SafeCenter’s newsletter, annual report and all yearly publications.
Six tickets to the Annual Weaving the Vision dinner.
Visionary recognition on donor tree, at the annual dinner and the SafeCenter Golf Outing.
Champion - $1000 to $2499
Your Champion gift will provide 68 hours of prevention education and awareness to children and teens.
Listed in the Weaving the Vision dinner program, SafeCenter’s newsletter, annual report and all yearly publications.
Four tickets to the Annual Weaving the Vision dinner.
Champion recognition on donor tree, at the annual dinner and the SafeCenter Golf Outing.
Hero - $500 to $999
Your Hero gift will provide 12 survivors of sexual assault with 5 therapy sessions.
Listed in the Weaving the Vision dinner program, SafeCenter’s newsletter, annual report and all yearly publications.
Two tickets to the Annual Weaving the Vision dinner.
Hero recognition on donor tree, at the annual dinner and the SafeCenter Golf Outing.
Pacesetter - $250 to $499
Your Pacesetter gift will provide 6 adult survivors of domestic violence with 5 counseling sessions.
Listed in the Weaving the Vision dinner program, SafeCenter’s newsletter, annual report and all yearly publications.
One ticket to the Annual Weaving the Vision dinner.
Pacesetter recognition on donor tree, at the annual dinner and the SafeCenter Golf Outing.
Advocate - $100 to $249
Your Advocate gift will provide 7 individuals with Personal Protection Order filing assistance.
Listed in the Weaving the Vision dinner program, SafeCenter’s newsletter, annual report and all yearly publications.
Stock the Shelves/Silent Auction
Your gift of an in-kind donation allows SafeCenter to keep the shelves stocked with essential items requested by individuals and families in need. Silent Auction items are used to raise funds for SafeCenter programs.
Donation item ideas:
Gift cards to local grocery stores/gas stations
Kleenex/toilet tissue/paper towel
Socks/undergarments/pajamas—adult/children
Bath and kitchen towels
Pillows/sheets/blankets
Trash Bags—all sizes
Contact SafeCenter for additional needs list
Silent Auction Item ideas:
Items with company logo
Sporting team logo items
Tickets to concert or event
Gift certificate/card to local restaurant, movies
Disclaimer: The above are examples of what may be provided with your donation. Within the limits prescribed by law, the amount of your donation may be deductible for Federal income tax purposes. SafeCenter’s tax ID number is 38-2552460.
Sponsorship Opportunities!
SafeCenter recently received one of its largest donations of this kind! Representative Tom Leonard (l) advocated for this wonderful donation from Tim Ward (r) and Altria. Accepting this donation is board member Graham Filler (c). Thank you to everyone involved!
Thank you to the Cook Family Foundation for their continued support of SafeCenter and it’s mission. Pictured above are board President Melissa Higbee (l) and Interim Executive Director Shelly Safi (r) accepting a donation from Cook Family Foundation Executive Director Tom Cook (c).
Anita and Dale Ladouceur donated a brand new range for the shelter to replace the old one. The clients and staff thank them for their thoughtful and very generous gift.
Machine Tool and Gear (MTG) and Beyer’s Furniture collaborated to donate a new living room set to our shelter for client use. We cannot thank them enough for their generous contribution! Pictured above are employees of MTG.
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