Testimonials

 

 

Mary* - Emergency Shelter Client

 

Mary grew up with an abusive step-mother and later married an abusive partner.  After three years of marriage, Mary and her toddler fled to a domestic violence shelter facility in Dallas and for safety reasons decided to relocate to Fort Worth, seeking the services of Union Gospel Mission, a homeless shelter with whom SafeHaven has developed a collaborative working relationship.  It was during this transition that Mary's life would change forever and SafeHaven provided her with a case manager and subsequent referral to our emergency shelter facility.  Throughout her stay, Mary's main objective was to become self sufficient and provide a better lifestyle for her young daughter.

 

Jane* - Transitional Living Client

For years, Jane’s husband was mentally and physically abusive toward her.  Seeking refuge from the abuse, Jane entered the shelter and found a job.  After leaving the shelter, Jane entered our transitional program and continued participating in SafeHaven’s counseling services.  While in the transitional program, Jane attended classes offered through Ladder Alliance, a program offering free basic computer instruction and job search skills.   With hard work and diligence, she graduated our transitional program with $20,000 in savings, improved parenting skills and an incredibly improved sense of self-worth.

 

 

Claudia* - Bilingual Services Client

Claudia, already a mother of three young daughters, was several months pregnant when she was placed at a shelter in another county.  Because she did not speak English and the shelter did not offer bicultural and bilingual services, Claudia was transferred to SafeHaven’s emergency shelter facility.  Upon entry, she was quiet and extremely nervous, but as time continued she began to feel more comfortable and started actively participating in the programs and services available to her.  Recently, Claudia delivered a healthy baby girl.

Regardless of her circumstances, Claudia, only 24 years old, accomplished many of her goals in a short amount of time.  She has taken care of legal issues, established medical care, obtained food stamps, and begun attending classes to learn English.  Claudia has exhibited bravery throughout her stay at SafeHaven and continues to move forward.  Soon, she will be moving into her own residence and will begin her new life. 

 

Stacey* - Educational Services Client

At a pregnant and parenting teen support group, Stacey, a high school senior listened to a SafeHaven facilitator discussing the different types of abuse and the dynamics of an unsafe relationship.  She realized that her boyfriend and father of her baby, was indeed an abuser.  He often humiliated and intimidated her.  He accused her of cheating and damaged her self-esteem.  He even used her pregnancy to control her and prevent her from leaving him.  After the support group, Stacey spoke with the facilitator and together, the two created a safety plan and filed paperwork for a protective order.  The facilitator continued to work with Stacey and her mom during the school year.  In the spring, Stacey graduated with a new baby and a new violence free life.

 

 

*Names have been changed to protect the privacy of our clients.

 

 
 

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