Pictured in Photo: Teri Kenny, TJ Maxx District Manager, Connie Parker, TJ Maxx Store Manager, Linda LaStarza, Executive Director of Safe Haven Pike County, Lauren Cernek, Christine Cummings, TJ Maxx Assistant Store Manager and TJ Maxx Employees. (Contributed Photo)
PIKE COUNTY- Safe Haven of Pike County was presented with a check from the TJ Maxx Foundation in the amount of $5,000. Connie Parker, manager of the TJ Maxx store located in Montague, New Jersey has adopted Safe Haven of Pike County as their community outreach partner. Ms Parker stated, “We support the work that Safe Haven does to help victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse in the community.” In addition to the Foundation award, TJ Maxx in Montague has supported the Safe Haven community wide “Gift of Giving” project. TJ Maxx provided holiday gifts for families in the Safe Haven shelter and needy children and teens in Pike County for the past two years.
The TJX Foundation has a primary mission of contributing to programs that provide basic-need services to disadvantaged women, children and families in the local community. The Foundation supports domestic violence prevention programs that target immediate emergency services and shelter for victims and family members affected by abusive situations as well as programming that works to break the cycle of violence.
The TJX Companies, Inc. was founded on the core values of integrity and treating people with respect, dignity and fairness. They remain committed to these values and continue to challenge themselves to improve the ways in which they embrace and leverage differences among people, whether they are their associates, customers, vendors, other business associates, or the community at large.
The TJX Companies, Inc. prides itself on being a Neighbor of Choice. They strive to be a responsive, caring and involved neighbor in the communities where their stores, home offices and distribution centers are located. In these difficult economic times, being a good neighbor is particularly important.
Through The TJX Foundation and the many initiatives supported by their operating divisions and Associates of TJX, they have touched communities in significant ways. In 2008, The TJX Foundation, together with their divisions, supported more than 1,800 nonprofit organizations.
Safe Haven, Inc., a not-for-profit organization is dedicated to restoring dignity to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Services include free and confidential individual empowerment counseling, crisis intervention, emergency shelter, support groups, educational outreach programs, medical and justice system advocacy, community outreach, and volunteer training programs. Safe Haven provides a 24-hour crisis hotline, (570) 296-4357 (HELP). Any one interested in volunteering please contact Terry Ziemba, Volunteer Coordinator at 570-296-2827. There many different ways to help Safe Haven make our community a safer place for everyone. Check out their website at www.safehavenofpikecounty.org.
March 11, 2010 | Posted in
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Pictured in photo: (Left) Francis McKenzie (Right) Kathy Allen. (Contributed Photo)
MILFORD — Safe Haven Inc. Of Pike County, located at 500 West Harford Street, is offering a free ongoing support group for victims/survivors of Domestic Violence to start Tuesday March 23, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Domestic abuse is physical, emotional or sexual abuse taking place within the context of the family household. However it may present itself, abuse is never the fault of the victim. It is 100 percent the responsibility and choice of the abuser. Domestic violence is not a gender issue. It is a social issue affecting men, women and children.
Safe Haven’s new ongoing support group will provide its participants an opportunity to:
Define and recognize abusive behaviors
Understand how abuse impacts the lives of adults and children
Learn to identify and express feelings
Receive support and encouragement from people who understand
Break down the barriers of isolation
Stop minimization of abuse
Understand that victims are not to blame
Focus on the healing of self
Receive information about available resources
Experience the empowerment process for victims
Safe Haven is Pike County’s only domestic violence/sexual assault crisis intervention center assisted more than 700 individuals last year providing comprehensive services to victims of abuse. Through education, training, and counseling, survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse can be empowered with the strength to choose and maintain a lifestyle of personal growth and purpose.
March 11, 2010 | Posted in
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MILFORD — Do you have books in your attic or cellar that are taking up space and you don’t know what to do with them? Safe Haven is looking for used books for all ages, topics, fiction, non-fiction, etc… You can make the drop off at the Safe Haven office at 500 West Harford St. in Milford. We will be accepting books up till March 25.
On March 27 Safe Haven and RYOT (Rallying Youth Organizers Together) will hold their first annual used book sale at the American Legion in Milford starting at 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. All proceeds from the sale will go towards a scholarship to a Pike County High School senior who will be going into the field of Human Services. Please contact Cindy Stine, Education Outreach Coordinator/Child Advocate/Counselor at 570-296-2827 if you have any questions.
Safe Haven, Inc., a not-for-profit organization is dedicated to restoring dignity to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Services include free and confidential individual empowerment counseling, crisis intervention, emergency shelter, support groups, educational outreach programs, medical and justice system advocacy, community outreach, and volunteer training programs. Safe Haven provides a 24-hour crisis hotline, (570) 296-4357 (HELP). Any one interested in volunteering please contact Terry Ziemba, Volunteer Coordinator at 570-296-2827. There many different ways to help Safe Haven make our community a safer place for everyone. Check out our website at www.safehavenofpikecounty.org.
March 11, 2010 | Posted in
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Left to Right - Peggy Emanuel, Sheila Korick, Robin Fahey, Erwin Guberman, Paul Grillo
In an effort to give domestic violence victims assistance in calling for help and to raise money for Safe Haven’s domestic violence agency, Cellular One has teamed up with Safe Haven by collecting used, unwanted cell phones. Many of the phones go to domestic violence victims for use in emergency situations, with others sold to provide funds for free services.
Some of the phones are provided to domestic violence victims or potential victims to call 911 in the event of an emergency. A cell phone can be programmed to call 911, regardless of whether the user has purchased a service plan or not. The phone simply needs to be charged. 911 services are automatic on any home or business phone where previous phone services had been in place; whether there is a dial tone or not.
Cellular One has three locations (Honesdale, Lords Valley, and Milford) for your convenience. To find the location nearest you, log onto their website at www.cellularone.com and enter your zip code. Cellular One is also conveniently open six days a week to accept donations and explain their cell phone services.
Additionally, cell phones can be dropped off at Safe Haven of Pike County, 500 West Harford Street between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please feel free to place cell phones on the porch after hours. For more information on how you can help, please call (570) 296-2827.
Safe Haven, Inc., a not-for-profit organization is dedicated to restoring dignity to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Services include free and confidential individual empowerment counseling, crisis intervention, emergency shelter, support groups, educational outreach programs, medical and justice system advocacy, community outreach, and volunteer training programs. Safe Haven provides a 24-hour crisis hotline, (570) 296-4357 (HELP). Any one interested in volunteering please contact Terry Ziemba, volunteer coordinator at (570) 296-2827. There many different ways to help Safe Haven make our community a safer place for everyone. Check out our website at www.safehavenofpikecounty.org.
February 16, 2010 | Posted in
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MILFORD – To help make the holidays brighter and spread good cheer for residents and local businesses, Safe Haven of Pike County will be caroling in Milford on Tuesday, December 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The community is invited to join the festivities beginning with light refreshments at 5:30 p.m. at the Safe Haven office, located at 500 West Harford Street. Carolers will warm up with hot chocolate and cookies; we will begin caroling promptly at 6 p.m. Please feel free to bring your bells and wear your reindeer antlers or Santa hats. Holiday music booklets will be provided; great voices are not guaranteed.
For more information about this event, please call Safe Haven’s Development Specialist & Community Outreach Coordinator, Sheila Korick at (570) 296-2827.
Safe Haven, Inc., a not-for-profit organization is dedicated to restoring dignity to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Services include free and confidential individual empowerment counseling, crisis intervention, emergency shelter, support groups, educational outreach programs, medical and justice system advocacy, community outreach, and volunteer training programs. Safe Haven provides a 24-hour crisis hotline, (570) 296-4357 (HELP). Any one interested in volunteering, please contact Terry Ziemba, Volunteer Coordinator at (570) 296-2827. There many different ways to help Safe Haven make our community a safer place for everyone. Check out our Web site at www.safehavenofpikecounty.org.
December 2, 2009 | Posted in
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From left to right: Perry Gower, Sheila Korick, Shantel Soto, Jennifer Longhenry, Cindy Stine
MILFORD – Safe Haven provided holiday gifts to more than 400 children last year. For many, these were the only gifts they received. Safe Haven’s staff experienced so many touching moments – from hearing stories of the families in need, to the donations that literally showed up mysteriously at the door when they were starting to feel that they couldn’t meet all the needs. It truly is a gift to be able to give!
This year, Safe Haven is expecting a much greater need and has, therefore, decided to reach even further into our community. Local organizations such as the Pike County Developmental Center, Pike County Youth Coalition, Milford Hill Learning Center, the Girl Scouts, Brownies, Cub Scouts, and female inmates in the Pike County Correctional Facility enrolled in the H.O.P.E (Helping Offenders Promote Excellence) Program, The Area of Aging, and Safe Haven volunteers are creating handmade ornaments to be placed on trees throughout Pike County. Each ornament will have a tag attached to it stating the first name, age, and a few gift ideas for that child. The ornament is yours to keep; all Safe Haven asks is that you return the unwrapped gifts along with the tag for the child you have offered to sponsor. These gifts will go to clients of Safe Haven, the Center for Developmental Disabilities, Pike County Children & Youth, and children of incarcerated parents at the Pike County Correctional Facility, Catholic Social Services, Mental Health Mental Retardation, Delaware Valley and Wallenpaupack School Districts.
A tree with these name-tag ornaments will be placed on the Safe Haven porch for your convenience. In addition, there will be other trees throughout Pike County. Please call Safe Haven’s Development Specialist/Community Outreach Coordinator, Sheila Korick at (570) 296-2827 to find a tree nearest you.
Please take a name and sponsor a child. Put the spirit of the season into someone else’s heart. Give them hope and let them know that others do care. You don’t need to get everything on their wish list; they are only suggestions. There aren’t any monetary requirements to participate in the “Gift of Giving” project. Do what you can. Even if it’s minimal to you, to a child it could mean more than you think.
Gifts are to be dropped off by Friday, December 18 at the location where you picked up your ornament or at the Safe Haven office.
Safe Haven, Inc., a not-for-profit organization is dedicated to restoring dignity to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
December 1, 2009 | Posted in
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Safe Haven staff scoured Milford last week as they participated in a scavenger hunt as a fun team building activity.
Two teams set out with a list of 25 items to find. Their exploration resulted in finding a brochure with fun things to do in Pike County, a change of address card from the post office, a take out menu, and a bank deposit envelope.
The two teams were instructed to take a photograph with a well known person in Milford. Team One paid a special visit to Commissioner Forbes who was delighted to have his picture taken with Sheila Korick, Lauren Cernek and Sharon Lewis. Unaware that Team One had already been to the commissioner’s office, Team Two solicited a photograph with Commission Karl Wagner.
Peggy Emanuel, Cindy Stine and Cynthia Edwards had a great time as they searched in an effort to complete their list.
At the end of the day when it was all said and done, Team One won the scavenger hunt by a mere five points. Safe Haven staff has been extremely busy this month during the Paint Pike Purple campaign, promoting domestic peace wherever they go. This year’s campaign offered almost 50 different activities. The staff of Safe Haven would like to thank all their neighbors in Pike County for helping them with their efforts to make our community a safer place to live.
October 21, 2009 | Posted in
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Pictured is Sheila Korick, Safe Haven Development Specialist and Community Outreach Coordinator sporting her new Safe Haven eco-friendly reusable purple bag.
Safe Haven of Pike County, a crisis intervention center for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault has been busy this month promoting peace by Painting Pike County Purple. Debra Bailey of Connections magazine developed a new fundraising project for Safe Haven which was launched earlier this week. Bailey collaborated with Dr. Arthur Middleton, the Newton Memorial Health System/Milford Wellness Center and the Wayne Memorial Health System/Pike County Health Center who agreed to underwrite the funding for Safe Haven’s new eco-friendly shopping bags. These sturdy purple bags are made from recycled materials and are reusable. Each oversized bag is perfect for grocery shopping and transporting all your weekly purchases. Your $3 donation per bag will be used by Safe Haven for their emergency crisis intervention shelter.
For more information please contact Safe Haven of Pike County at (570) 296-2827.
Safe Haven, Inc., a not-for-profit organization is dedicated to restoring dignity to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Services include free and confidential individual empowerment counseling, crisis intervention, emergency shelter, support groups, educational outreach programs, medical and justice system advocacy, community outreach, and volunteer training programs. Safe Haven provides a 24-hour crisis hotline, (570) 296-4357 (HELP). Anyone interested in volunteering please contact Christina Hsu, volunteer coordinator at (570) 296-2827. There many different ways to help Safe Haven make our community a safer place for everyone. Check out our website at www.safehavenofpikecounty.org.
October 21, 2009 | Posted in
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MILFORD – Safe Haven, Inc. of Pike County located at 500 West Harford Street is offering a free support group for women entitled, “Women in Transition.”
Are you ready for a new and upcoming change? Are you done with all the drama of struggling, fighting between family members, caught up in legal matters, or in a nasty divorce that keeps everyone living on the edge?
Come join Safe Haven for a 12-week Women in Transition Group beginning October 20, Tuesday nights 6 to 7:30 p.m. and become the person you’ve always dreamed of being.
Women in Transition will help you develop your self-care and empower you to have a more fulfilling, enjoyable, and rich life. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register, or if you would like more information about Safe Haven’s Women in Transition support group, please call (570) 296-2827.
Safe Haven is Pike County’s only domestic violence/sexual assault crisis intervention center for women, men, and children. Last year Safe Haven provided comprehensive services to more than 700 individuals. Through education, training, and counseling, women can find their strength to choose and maintain a lifestyle of personal growth and purpose.
October 21, 2009 | Posted in
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Pictured is the staff of Safe Haven, Peggy Emanuel, Sheila Korick, Madeleine Coppola, Cynthia Edwards, Lauren Cernek, Cindy Stine and Sharon Lewis
Safe Haven has had an amazing month painting Pike County purple in an effort to promote domestic peace in our community.
Safe Haven will host its third annual “Day of Dignity” open house from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 29. Residents of Pike County are invited to join Safe Haven as they continue to promote the restoration of individual dignity for all individuals.
Safe Haven provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. All of their services are free of charge and completely confidential. The community’s support this month will translate into continued services for many victims throughout the year.
Each guest is asked to bring one non-perishable food item which will be donated to the local food pantry. Refreshments will be served and guests will enjoy the traditional complimentary “thank you” raffle. Safe Haven looks forward to seeing everyone as they conclude their month long campaign for domestic peace.
(Pictured is the staff of Safe Haven, Peggy Emanuel, Sheila Korick, Madeleine Coppola, Cynthia Edwards, Lauren Cernek, Cindy Stine and Sharon Lewis)
October 20, 2009 | Posted in
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