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Kids these days are . . well, amazing.12. June, 2013PostsComments OffFrom the desk of MaryLee Hafley ~ Every year around this time, all of the places in which I normally find sanctuary are filled with kids. Malls, movie theaters, restaurants, museums, and book stores attract large groups of kids celebrating their freedom — usually loudly, and always at the table right next to me. Over the next three months it is easy for our conversations to focus on the color of kids’ hair, how much time they spend texting, and the volume of their music. And why not? Complaining about today’s youth is a time honored tradition. Beethoven was considered a rebel in his day, as was Shakespeare. “Veteran teachers are saying that never in their experience were young people so thirstily avid of pleasure as now . . so selfish . . .” While that sounds like something you might have read on the front page this week, that quote actually comes from Corneila A.P. Comer in The Atlantic in 1911.
While it is true that today’s youth may not use a payphone or the Dewey Decimal System, there is solid research showing that their increased access to technology makes kids today more empathetic. This increased level of empathy has generated a call to action among the next generation. They see a need and quickly find a way to meet it. One of the exercises we do with the kids staying here at the shelter is to have them write an “About Me” poster. Looking at one of the girl’s posters, my heart broke as I read that Kaemanle was most thankful for her mom and food and most disappointed when she thought about her dad. And yet, by taking the brave step to leave an abusive situation and come to SafeHaven, Kaemanle’s mom has helped to ensure she is not only in a safe place, but has three healthy meals a day and resources to help her deal with her emotions so she can break the pattern of domestic abuse. It is needs like Kaemanle’s that today’s youth identify through social and traditional media, volunteering, and education programs that make them decide they want to get involved. This month we are proud to fea With our future in the hands of kids like Carson and Annabella, I think it looks bright indeed. Did you miss this month’s e-news? Sign up to get the latest news from SafeHaven. |
Immediate Needs for June6. June, 2013PostsComments OffImmediate Needs for June
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Riding for a cause17. May, 2013PostsComments Off
Thanks to Bill Coutts for organizing the ride and a special thanks to Ken Gigliotti for choosing the route and leading the ride, to ride captains Sherman Johnson and Jim Weir, and to everyone who made this ride a success.
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Hit the Links for the EWGA Long Shot Golf Tournament Benefiting SafeHaven of Tarrant County.7. May, 2013PostsComments Off Hit the Links for the EWGA Long Shot Golf Tournament Benefiting SafeHaven of Tarrant County. Thursday, May 16, 2013 Time is running out to register for the EWGA Long Shot Invitational Golf Tournament, which is benefiting SafeHaven of Tarrant County. Sign up for the tournament at www.cooldoggolf.com by Friday, May 10, and/or consider purchasing one of the four “priceless” silent auction items. EWGA is willing to offer on a “buy now” basis. Silent Auction Sneak Peek
To make a “buy now” offer, please send an email to Marjorie Stanfield at marjoriestanfield@sbcglobal.net and include which silent auction item you wish to purchase. She will follow up with you immediately to let you know if you are the first to respond to this “buy now” offer & how to finalize your purchase. See you on the green!photo credit:by Passive Income Dream.com |
Man Shoots Ex-Wife & Another Man Outside Hurst Home30. April, 2013PostsComments OffFrom CBS 11 HURST (CBSDFW.COM) - A man thought to be upset over an ended relationship opened fire on his ex-wife and another man outside of a house in Hurst on Sunday night. Police and paramedics were called to the home in the 700 block of Thousand Oaks Drive at Oak Creek Drive after 10:00 p.m. Sunday. When they arrived, they found a man and woman with multiple gunshot wounds in the front yard. Despite their injuries, they and witnesses were able to identify the man who had shot them as 32-year-old Lenar Corales. Corales was found a short distance away and was taken into custody. He now faces capital murder charges. “We’re collecting evidence, processing the scene, detectives are interviewing witnesses and talking to the person we have detained, and trying to pull it all together and wrap everything up,” said Lt. Mark Schwobel with the Hurst Police Department. The man and woman, whose identities haven’t been released, were taken to a local hospital and are in serious condition. Despite their serious injuries, police expect the two to survive. http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2013/04/29/two-shot-outside-hurst-home/ |
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