Donated building enables Safe Futures to expand services for domestic violence victims
The former owners of the Waltham Chemical company have given Safe Futures a two-story, 3,940-square-foot building that will enable the agency to free up space at its Jay Street headquarters for expanded services to victims.
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New London vigil for domestic violence victims
Survivors of domestic violence and their supporters stood together outside Safe Futures’ office Thursday evening, to remember those who lost their lives.
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Safe Futures to hold second vigil to remember domestic violence victims
Last year’s inaugural vigil drew an estimated 100 participants, and was held shortly after the death of Robert Parise, a client of Safe Futures who allegedly was killed by his partner.
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Buscetto, the ECC and Safe Futures show the power of together
This is a wonderful example of how “different” can still produce the concept of “together.”
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Safe Futures summer camp to help kids exposed to domestic violence
The children will participate in regular camp activities, and will have break out sessions each day to work on their trauma issues.
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Domestic violence agency acquires Norwich homeless provider
Safe Futures purchased Bethsaida’s properties at 103 and 117 Cliff St. in Norwich, known as the Katie Blair House and Flora O’Neill apartments, for $1 on March 4. Two staff members from Bethsaida are now employed by Safe Futures…
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State awarding nonprofits $30.8 million for capital improvement projects
Eight organizations in southeastern Connecticut, including Safe Futures, among 92 recipients.
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Local organization creates safe house that accepts pets
NEW LONDON, CT (WFSB) – A shelter for abused women on the shoreline is the first in the state to shelter family pets too.
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The Cactus Jack Foundation will match your gift.
The Cactus Jack Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to aid individuals, families and other charitable organizations in need throughout Southeastern Connecticut, has generously offered to match up to $5000 gifts made to Safe Futures. Donations will be used to fund expansion of Safe Futures’ Violence is Preventable and Healthy Relationship programming in
The Cactus Jack Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to aid individuals, families and other charitable organizations in need throughout Southeastern Connecticut, has generously offered to match up to $5000 gifts made to Safe Futures.
Donations will be used to fund expansion of Safe Futures’ Violence is Preventable and Healthy Relationship programming in 10 new schools in New London county during the 2018-2019 school year. With your donations, students will be able to learn how to solve conflicts nonviolently, deal with emotion management, develop empathy, prevent bullying, have healthy friendships and dating relationships, and use restorative practices, creating a safer future for the New London community at large.
Donations can be made online or can be dropped off or mailed to Safe Futures, 16 Jay Street, New London, Connecticut 06320.
To learn more about how the Cactus Jack Foundation is changing the lives of individuals all over Southeastern Connecticut, visit www.cactusjackfoundation.org.
Candlelight vigil held for victims of domestic violence
While walking past the Children’s Playground in Waterford Phil Rodriguez shared memories of his daughter Corina Zukowski during much happier times…
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