Comments for a Cause for this past month was the Special Olympics of Transylvania County. This is a great organization that goes above and beyond to help keep some great activities going for those in the county who are privileged to be a part of the group. There is always something going on and the folks that volunteer with this organization are dedicated . This month was in honor of my brother in law, Carlton, who was an avid Special Olympic guy back in the day. His recent move to an assisted living facility has him on my mind a lot recently and this was the perfect cause for April when he turned 47.
I am thrilled to report that we will be making a donation of $155 to the Special Olympics of Transylvania County. Several of you have already donated to Special Olympics in your own area and thanks to your comments here the chapter in Transylvania County will be getting another donation. 
During May I decided to stay local again and donate to a well known charitable organization in our area. SAFE, Inc. of Transylvania County. Domestic violence is a real issue in our world today and a serious one that cannot be overlooked. I have featured other domestic violence centers previously but I had to highlight this local one in Brevard.
Nancy Hein, Marketing & Outreach Specialist, graciously provided me with some information about SAFE, Inc. so my readers would understand what this organization does.
Mission Statement: SAFE will lead our community in eliminating domestic violence and sexual violence through prevention, advocacy, education and healing.
Founded in 1985, SAFE, Inc. has been providing safety and services to victims of domestic and sexual violence in Transylvania County for over thirty years. SAFE offers emergency shelter, a 24-hour support line, help with protective orders, legal referrals, one-on-one and group counseling, life skills classes, violence prevention education in Transylvania County schools, and abuse prevention classes.
SAFE will provide a secure, confidential and respectful environment for all victims of sexual violence and their families.
SAFE’s nine-bedroom emergency shelter, Stacey’s House, offers a safe refuge for victims and their children. As a PAWS accredited shelter, we can even take in their pets. The shelter has 21 dedicated beds, and offers both crisis housing and a transitional program to help families stabilize and make healthier choices. We make sure our residents basic needs are met, and offer on-site services including healing yoga, massage, trauma-informed services for children, parent coaching and pet therapy to aid in the healing of the entire family unit. We help victims find and connect with community resources and programs to rebuild new lives free from violence.
SAFE can help. Trust yourself again. Call for support.
24-hour support line: 828-885-7233
SAFE also operates two resale stores, SAFE’s Attic and Attic Interiors, to help fund its operations.
Nancy also provided me with some photographs of their emergency shelter, Stacey’s House.
You can connect with SAFE, Inc of Transylvania County in the following places:
For each comment made on any post during the month of May (that means any post from the past 8 years that I have been writing a blog) Chris and I will make a donation of 50 cents to SAFE, Inc. of Transylvania County with a cap of $500. I hope that you will stop by often and comment.
If you would like to watch a documentary which was created about SAFE please feel free to watch the YouTube video created by Channel 70 Productions below.
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Leave a commentI love that you do this each month. I can’t imagine how you choose each month from so many worthy organizations! 🙂 This sounds like a good one!
Thanks, Jenni. It has been such a wonderful thing and I have found some of the best organizations to highlight. Always on the search for the next one. Hope you are well!
Domestic violence is such an important topic. There are local news headlines in this area every day in our city. So sad…but good to see there is more help.
Thanks for taking the time to stop by, Pam. Yes—I did not get into stating all the statistics because they are just so overwhelmingly sad but more info can be found on so many websites. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Cha Ching!
A gorgeous serene home! Glad that such is in place but sad that it’s needed!!!!
Yes! I agree. It is very peaceful looking and just what these ladies and children need at a stressful time. Thanks for stopping by !
I know we say this every month, but thanks for bringing awareness to these organizations doing good things in their communities and helping support them financially.
You are very welcome. Chris and I are thrilled to be able to do this each month and faithful readers like you make the difference.
Thanks for showing the pictures, Beth Ann! I was wondering where they are located. Also, they announced in church today that they are very low in funds and don’t have enough to purchase some items. They are in desperate need of paper towels, TP and bath towels. The bath towels can be old ones you don’t need anymore!
Marci, you are very welcome. I was very happy that they were able to provide some pics as I did not have time to make a personal visit and interview this time. I am glad to hear that there are things that can be donated as well. Time to clean out some linen closets!
You know how grateful I am for your supporting this cause and increasing awareness of domestic violence and abuse. Thank you for choosing this much-needed cause this month.
I kind of missed that April was domestic violence awareness month but hey–better late than never, right. I know this one is near and dear to your heart and this organization does so much in our area to help keep domestic violence victims safe as well as helping keep information out there in the community for others to have. Thank you for all that you do for this cause as well.
What a great cause!!
Thanks, Katy.
What a great idea! I am very familiar with Brevard and Transylvania counties in NC right? I live just across the state line in SC. We have the highest rates in the country for domestic abuse. It’s sad and more needs to be done to drop those numbers.
Rena, thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I had no idea you were so close to me! I am only about 3 miles from SC (as the crow flies) and am thrilled to find out you are so close by. The domestic violence issue is so sad but little by little organizations like SAFE are helping to keep victims safe and on the road to a better life.
We love our community and appreciate all the support! We hope this is one more way that a victim might find the help they need.
Thank you for taking the time to stop by, Clare. I truly am excited about this cause this month and know that there are a lot of great supporters out there. Thank you for all that you do.
Thank you for supporting our community and this very worthy cause. It is so appreciated.
Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment, Ginger. People like you are the ones who are making the difference and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
What a wonderful idea, Beth Ann. You rock.
Thanks, Adela. I have been doing this on the blog for 5 years and have had such a great time finding new causes every month. It is a blessing to give back.
important work. thank you!
Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment. It is very important work and I am happy to be a very small part.
Another great cause Beth Ann!!! You come up with so many worth organizations. You go girl!!! 🙂
Thanks, Amy! There are so many worthwhile organizations around and finding the local ones is really helping me discover my community.
I used to volunteer at SAFE and this organization is phenomenal. I loved working there and appreciate the word they do.
Kate, thanks so very much for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I am so happy to hear from those who have volunteered at SAFE. It is people like you who make the difference! Thanks!
Thank you so much for what you do!!! What a great idea. Sounds like a remarkable organization.
Thanks for stopping by, Lynn, and taking the time to leave a comment. I really appreciate it because I know how busy every one is. SAFE is a really great organization that is really helping people and we are thrilled to be a small part of their ministry this month.
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Sometimes I forget how tough life is for some people. It is great to have organizations like this that use their resources and energy to help life folks move beyond difficult positions.
I take so much for granted. I had a great childhood, parents that loved and supported me, a spouse who is my biggest cheerleader and plenty of food and a roof over my head. Places like SAFE are vital for so many and so important to support. Thanks for stopping by, Bill. See you soon!
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Thanks again for all the good you’re doing, Beth. Just wanted to respond to the person who asked where our shelter Stacey’s House is located. We try to keep that information confidential so potentially violent abusers do not know where their victims have gone. But I can say the shelter is located in Brevard. More pictures can be seen here: http://www.safebrevard.com/Shelter.html
Thanks, Nancy, for stopping by. Safety is such an important part of what you do with SAFE and it is totally understandable that address info is kept private. I am so glad that you guys are here in Brevard to provide much needed services. Thank you.
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