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Financial support of SafeHaven remains the number one priority of Mid-Cities Supporters of SafeHaven, contributing more than $3.4 million dollars to SafeHaven since 1987. Prior to Covid-19, successful SOS fundraisers included Celebrity Chefs 2020 event in January, and a Tennis Benefit in May 2019. Because of the pandemic, a Celebrity Chefs 2021 Donation Drive raised funds without an in-person event. SOS was excited to present Celebrity Chefs 2022 and Celebrity Chefs 2023 in January at the Hurst Conference Center. These events were enormous successes, thanks to generous chefs, sponsors, donors, attendees and dedicated SOS members. Mark your calendar for the 18th Celebrity Chefs event on January 11, 2025!
SOS members also consistently collect donations of clothing and household goods to be delivered to Berry Good Buys, SafeHaven's resale shop in Fort Worth. Berry Good Buys serves a vital role for SafeHaven clients who often give up everything to flee to safety. The retail store supplies apparel to women and children in two shelters, helping to meet their immediate needs. Clients also receive vouchers to continue shopping at Berry Good Buys as they start new lives.
Each December SOS members set up Angel trees in northeast Tarrant County to collect an abundance of items for SafeHaven children as well as other needs for the coming year. In spite of the pandemic, Mid-Cities SOS collected furniture and household items for transitional housing for SafeHaven clients. In April 2020, SOS members and friends got out their sewing machines to make 745 masks for SafeHaven clients and staff. Hundreds of tiny caps have been knitted for infants living at SafeHaven. Over 4000 books have been collected for the SafeHaven women and children eagerly waiting to read them..
Because of your support, the women and children living at SafeHaven will be given the best and safest options to move forward. SafeHaven provides 24-hour emergency shelters, transitional housing with subsidized rent, counseling for survivors and their children, case management and legal support. SafeHaven provides a safe haven for abused women and children in two locations in Tarrant County. Children range in age from newborns to 17 years of age, although most are 2-12 years old. These children are the primary beneficiaries of Mid-Cities SOS funds, plus additional help is provided for women and children in the transitional housing programs.
Donations continue to keep survivors safe and hold offenders accountable. Your generosity will help save lives and support women and children starting new lives. GIVE a gift today to ensure that continues!
Mid-Cities Supporters of SafeHaven (SOS) is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization devoted to assisting SafeHaven of Tarrant County Inc. in its mission to end family violence through financial aid, volunteer and support services, and to increase community awareness of domestic violence.
Mid-Cities SOS volunteers have worked 39 years raising funds to support survivors of domestic violence. The organization continues to assist SafeHaven financially as it serves high risk survivors when fewer offenders are being held behind bars, and are instead out on bond. SafeHaven is doing everything in its power to turn around what has become a homicide trend - to stop domestic violence homicides through extended outreach, deeper hotline support, intense shelter services, and community partnerships. Together we can make a difference! Your support is needed more than ever!
Membership shall be extended to anyone interested in the purposes of the organization.
Organization name
Mid-Cities Supporters of Safehaven of Tarrant County
Causes
Domestic/Family Violence & Advocacy
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Tarrant
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
PO Box 247