v a l u i n g a v i s i o n

Lisa had big plans for her son.

Maybe he would be a doctor or a teacher. Maybe an author or a police officer.

Ethan had always been smart and excelled in school, and Lisa was his biggest supporter. But as he entered his junior year of high school, Ethan’s focus started to shift. His teachers became concerned about his distant behavior and unwillingness to participate in class.

Little did the school know there were much bigger problems on Ethan’s mind. At home, his father’s violence had escalated from cruel and harsh words to physical violence toward Lisa. Ethan saw more and more violence against his mom, and he tried to intervene with no success, sometimes putting his own life on the line. Ethan felt hopeless. Fear, anxiety and helplessness kept him awake every night.

A line was drawn in the sand, and Lisa had reached her breaking point. The violence was out of control. She knew she needed to escape her dangerous home and get help. While at a doctor’s office, Lisa had written down the SafeHaven 24-hour emergency hotline in case she would ever need to use it.

After speaking with a trained advocate on the hotline, she and Ethan hopped in a taxi to a safe

1,647women and children

received holistic care in emergency shelters

1,601survivors received over

11,500 hours of expert counseling

63calls come to the 24-hour emergency crisis hotline

every day

294women and children utilized

long-term transitional housing

2017 safehaven statistics

place where they would be greeted and taken to an emergency shelter. Upon arriving, the two settled in and staff shared support group options and individual counseling sessions that would help them through their transition.

During his stay at the shelter, Ethan actively participated in counseling, family night, support groups, and his favorite activity, the male mentor program. The program, which centered around positive male role models, also included Ethan’s personal favorite pastime: basketball.

Ethan and the shelter ’s male mentor, Mr. Mike, spent hours developing a relationship on the shelter ’s basketball court. The setting served as an invaluable forum for Ethan to open up about the trauma he endured before his time at SafeHaven, and Mr. Mike was able to impart guidance and most importantly encourage affirmation.

As Lisa and Ethan’s exit from shelter drew near, Mr. Mike and Ethan were able to discuss and develop a plan pertaining to both Ethan’s ac-ademic and professional interests. They also researched colleges and discussed best practices for applications.

Lisa was no longer the only one who believed in her son.

Upon their exit, Lisa and Ethan entered SafeHaven’s long-term housing program, which assisted them in finding and funding an

apartment to start their new life in an environment free of violence and fear.

Months later, shelter staff received a call from Lisa and Ethan asking Mr. Mike to be a reference for college applications.

Ethan was hopeful again. His mom was safe and he looked toward his future.

Dreams are often put on hold when violence takes precedence in a home.

You gave lifesaving opportunities to Lisa and Ethan. Because of you, they were able to regain a life free from domestic violence.

613households were

connected to SafeHaven resources

through crisis and outreach services

127women received free

legal representation and 638 received

legal advocacy and advice

2,521Prevention education presentations were

offered to the community by

safehaven staff

126individuals

participated in the partner abuse intervention

program

2017 expenses

2017 revenue

2017 SafeFutures Members ($1,000+ Donors)

Ace World FoundationADL High Voltage, Inc.Affiliated BankAfrican American Peace Officers Association of ArlingtonAlpha Chi Omega, Epsilon Lambda ChapterAmerican Airlines Flight Academy Employee AssociationKaren and Tim AnfinAnn and John Mason Charitable FundAnne T. and Robert M. Bass FoundationVaune Raskopf and Stuart AronsonMelissa and James AskeyAviation Inventory Resources, Inc.Susanne and Kevin AvondetGay Nell BallBank of TexasDr. Claudia Beeny and Toni BeenyNancy BellBEPCO, LP.Susi and Michael BickleyShari and William BowieMolly and Art BradenMary BrianBriggs Freeman Real Estate Brokerage, Inc.Linda BrookshireRebecca and Jon BrumleyRhonda and Joseph BrunsonKatie and Zach CarlsonLouise Britt CarveyChoose Courage FoundationColleyville Woman’s ClubColonial Country Club CharitiesTamara and Brian Cook

McCraw Family Charitable FundMichelle and Edward McFallsDavid MeadowsMercedes-Benz Financial Services USA, LLC.Mid Cities S.O.S.William MillerMo’s MatchpointMolly Maid of Greater Fort WorthRosie and Mike MoncriefCristie MositesWanda MurphyMarion NapoleonKristen and Justin NewcomNina C. Hutton Charitable FundGinger and Curt OsiekPantego Lions Foundation, Inc.Pinnacle BankLyndell and Jamie PirtleBeverly and Dickie PorterfieldAlice and Victor PuenteRattikin Title CompanyJane RectorTracy Rector and Greg FitzgeraldRegal Staffing Services Inc.Rolling Hills Women’s Golf AssociationRotary Club of Arlington SunriseJudy and Bradley RupayRush Creek Christian ChurchWanda RussellJodi and Mark SandersBetty Sanders Betsy and Richard SchafferShepherd of Life Lutheran Church

49%4%

11%

13%

8%

15%

10%

85%

5%Government Grants

Public Donations

Berry Good BuysUnited Way

Foundations

Other

Programs/ServicesManagement/General

Fundraising

Your dollars are changing and saving l ives. $0.85 of every

dollar donated goes d irectly to cl ient services.

Kim and Michael Dignum Karen and Gary DozierDoris and Joe DujkaMelanie and Steve ElisFederated Mutual Insurance Co.Fidelity National Title, Baker Firm, PLLC First Christian Church of Arlington Fort Worth Mortgage Banker AssociationJane Koven Freidlin and Steven FreidlinFrost BankTeresa and Terry GainesSandra and Mario GarzaGene Allen’s GiftsTammye and Dale GilreathJulie and David GlassGot2DreamBigg.orgGreater Fort Worth Dental Hygienists’ SocietyGreater Keller Women’s ClubMary Lee and Weldon HafleyHarmony Fellowship of Fort WorthKatherine B. and James HarveyKrispen and Gregory IpockCindy and Roland JohnsonRosemary and Webb JoinerJPS Health NetworkKeller Independent School DistrictKubes Jewelry Ltd.Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP.Lockheed Martin AERO ClubLockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control ECFMacy’s Foundation Magnolia Ave Med Spa

Smurfit KappaSouthlake Women’s Club FoundationPaula and Gary Spencer St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church Men’s ClubSusan and David StoneTarrant County District AttorneyTarrant County Tax OfficeTCU Nature of GivingTexas Health Harris Methodist Fort WorthTexas Health Resources FoundationThe Junior League of Fort WorthThe Woman’s Club of Fort WorthTiffany and Scott TurnageTXU EnergyGary UnderwoodUnique Catering and Party PlannersUniversity of Texas at ArlingtonUNT Health Science Center Advancement Veterans Moving AmericaJoyce and John WallaceWells Fargo Community of GivingSue and Paul WilhideBarbara WilliamsWilson FoundationMargaret Parker and James WitschyXTO Energy, Inc.Patsy and Bill ZimmermanIf your name was omitted inadvertently or you would like to remain anonymous in the future, please contact Megan Bent at mbent@safehaventc.org or call 817-502-7150.

In 2017, safehaven volunteers donated 13 ,595 hours, equaling

$320,298 of donated time.

The safefutures society secured 124 members who invested in our mission to end domestic v iolence.

2017 financial report