SafeHaven of Tarrant County

Lies ,from day 1 admin staff ,the director the CSO, the supervisors all have said and continues to say THAT SAFEHAVEN DOES NOT PROVIDE RAPID REHOUSING OR TRANSITIONAL REHOUSING SERVICES OR HAVE THOSE PTOGRAMS IN SHELTER DIRECTLY THROUGH SAFEHAVEN. I was given paperwork for a program called SAFELIVING HOUSING PROGRAM when I arrived at the shelter. When I asked why the clients here are being told safehaven doesn't provide housing to us they said they just place us on the coordinated entry with Tarrant County homeless coalition and if we are selected through the lottery that is the only way we get housing. Now that is completely shocking since they state in black and white on their website they provide rapid rehousing and transitional housing through their safehaven housing department. I have had numerous meetings and conversations with the director and the CSO trying to understand why they are stating publicly and even through tax documents that they are providing housing services directly in shelter via their own housing program when in fact they are denying that they even have a housing program. I have been here 2 months and all they have done is send my info to Tarrant County homeless coalition to be put on the list selected via lottery. Women have been here since August and nothing has been done for them as well. I have reached out to the directors via email no response. Recently I have reached out to the mayor and the governor. These people are misappropriating government grants and funds. Simply put why are they receiving ESG grants, government funding for transitional housing for us women here in shelter when in reality THEY ARE NOT PROVING US WITH ANY HOUSING OPTIONS BESIDES PUTTING US IN THE COORDINATED ENTRY WITH TCHC AND SAYING ITS THE LUCK OF THE DRAW.

The reality is expect to be treated disrespectfully by some. One employee in particular whose first name begins with e yelled at the top of her lungs and threatened to hit someone. This is ironic considering the motto of non violence there. She routinely practiced favrotism and one night had a clients child behind in the employee station braiding her hair. I do agree that some employees are rude and openly insult clients but i thought this applied to some counselors at times. The clients are something else themselves.There are people addicted to drugs food etc. Some even have mental health issues. Dont leave anything that you dont wa n t stolen because i did have something taken. Some dont do chores and this makes environment unsanitary a nd harder for the next s cheduled person. There is th e feelin g that after so long of being there you are herded out asap like cattle going to s laughter. The environment can be toxic . Go to appts a nd take all advice given otherwise you will get targeted for quick exit. Fort worth office

I was a client of SafeHaven. My experience with SafeHaven was great! I am able to achieve my Nursing goal thanks to them. They are very supportive and have helped more than they can imagine. The staff there is wonderful. The place is very safe and they provide many resources to help the client be successful in living a violence free life. They understand the struggles the clients face and help them overcome them. Thank you SafeHaven for all you do!

I admire the transparency of this company and the length everyone who comes into contact with the clients to ensure that their needs are met. I am proud to be apart of an organization that makes clear and distinct strides to assist all those involved in domestic violence.

I pray for a time when SafeHaven isn't needed. These days, however, SafeHaven is a necessary part of our community and they do an amazing job to provide a safe place for domestic violence victims and children. They are life-savers... literally!

I am a 12 year volunteer who helps with the Preventive Services programs and Resource Fairs hosted by SafeHaven. My role is to educate schools, church and civic groups, as well as the general public, about SafeHaven and the beneficial work they do aiding women (and their children) who are victims of domestic abuse. I also explain what domestic violence is, how to recognize it, and what individuals can do to help a victim and the agency. Meeting a former victim is very rewarding to me as it varifies the importance of SafeHaven in our society.

I lost two friends & three of their relatives to domestic violence on July 23, 2011, which led me to volunteer at SafeHaven. I only wish I had known more about this organization prior to that date. I have observed the staff working with the women & children housed at SafeHaven and am in awe of their professionalism and the opportunities afforded there. Many women & children have passed through there during my short tenure as a volunteer & I've observed each one is given individual attention & care.

From someone who comes from a family that’s dealt with being victims of a violent crime, along with personally working with shelters in the past, words can’t explain the importance of having a place willing to open its doors to help. To have a place such as this for families in need of assistance after suffering through a traumatic experience is invaluable. The shock, worry and stress that crime victims go through can create a heavy burden, sometimes too heavy to deal with alone. Having a shelter willing and available to help can relieve some of the burden and can also help the victims pick up the pieces and start down the road to recovery, knowing they are not alone on the journey. Just as important are the ones associated with the shelter who dedicate their lives to lending a helping hand. They are greatly appreciated for their hard work and open hearts and can never be properly rewarded for the positive impact they make during a difficult time. It is vital for those who provide the help to receive the help they need to continue making a difference and providing a future for those who felt that all was lost.

I've been a volunteer for SafeHaven for a couple of years now and I love it. The staff there, while they're busy attending to the needs of the families in the shelter still take time to make you feel like a part of their "family." It's a pleasure volunteering my time for an organization that offers a second chance to women who might feel they have no future alone without their husband/boyfriend. They truly empower them and as a volunteer it's fantastic being able to see the change in the women's attitudes, right before my eyes!

I have worked with many nonprofits both locally, and nationally in many capacities over the past 30 years. I am very aware of SafeHaven, and am always impressed with their transparency, their efforts to fulfill their mission, and their responsible use of funds. They should receive the highest possible ratings in every category, and as a lawyer who has represented nonprofits throughout this country for many years, I can say that SafeHaven should be used as a standard for other nonprofits.

I am a volunteer at SafeHaven because I care about the women and children who are sheltered there. When I volunteer, I definitely have the feeling that the staff feels and thinks the same way. They are so caring to these children, while trying to set a positive environment for the mothers. They not only provide shelter, they also teach and counsel the mothers so that they can go out into the world with hope for a better future.

I know that the volunteers at this organization are committed and caring individuals who belief in empowering women to give them a future full of hope. SafeHaven is truly a gift to our community.

I have volunteered for SafeHaven for years now. I absolutely love everyone at the shelter, from the chefs in the kitchen to the amazing teachers downstairs! The case managers are also essential in helping these struggling families get through the tough times. Working at SafeHaven has changed my outlook on life dramatically, and I feel more and more blessed every time I enter the building. The children deserve more opportunities to learn and funding would greatly help!

I have attended a few events with a friend that volunteers for the safehaven organization and have very much enjoyed being a part of this. I am happy to know people out there truly do care for others and want to help out as much as your volunteers do. Thanks for your commitment to others.

The Volunteers and Employees of SafeHaven go above and beyond to help women and children in need. The services they provide are extraordinary-they are truly in the business of keeping people safe.

Having adopted 2 children from a not so safe environment I that God that there are places out ther like Safehaven for women and children. God bless the women that have the courage to step away and realize the importance of saving their own lives and the lives of their children. And thank God for Safehaven which provides them a safe temporary envionment. .

SafeHaven gives hope to the hopeless and makes a positive impact on the community. Women and children get the assistance they need and deserve, and even men receive benefit through education.

It's so great to have these havens for women in DFW.

SafeHaven helps others and provides such an impact on women but most of all the children. They show a child that others care about your well being and by doing so make a difference. Through education we can help end the cycle of domestic violence.

I am so blessed to be a volunteer of SafeHaven Tarrant County. The staff is very dedicated to the lives and well being of women and children seeking a safe haven from domestic abuse. The training and counseling they administer is second to none! I have had the opportunity to watch some of these families advance through the program to graduation and on to the transitioning of a domestic violance FREE life!! am so proud of them and of having the opportunity to help this organization any way I can. How blessed we are to have SafeHaven in our community.

I'm so grateful to be a part of such a phenomenal organization that not only empowers woman to achieve things they never thought possible before, but also one that educates. Thanks SafeHaven of Tarrent County, for just being here for woman......

I have watched SafeHaven of Tarrant County transform the lives of hundreds of Women and Children, it is a pleasure to be a part of such an outstanding organization. The staff at the Fort Worth shelter are amazing, they go above and beyond to do everything they can for the clients. They truly care. Amazing!

I find the people who work at SafeHaven to have kind, compassionate demeanors. They want nothing more than to spread the word about their mission and truly help people in the community. Not only does SafeHaven provide shelter, education and counseling for victims, they are taking proactive measure with their preventative programs. My Aunt was murdered by her abusive husband. I wish she had found Safehaven before he took her from us. She would be alive today if so.

As President of the Mid-Cities Supporters of SafeHaven, I come in contact with the staff at the shelters and the executive staff that are there to counsel and help each client get on their feet and into a new life for theirself and for their children. The staff is trained and they have to be strict with the clients in order to protect them from the harm of their abuser, by setting rules. If the client doesn't follow the rules, I feel sure that they feel that they are still be abused, but I preconcieve that as doing their job to protect and encourage the client to move forward, to be safe and strong to tackle the difficulty of being abused. Rules have to set and followed to protect everyone.

I thought this was such an outstanding place until I heard that the employees at the Fort Worth site continue the cycle of abuse. If you as the majority of the women who have left the site they will tell you the people at Safe Haven do not care about you and make sure you know it. They have their picks. The ones they like get help and the ones they don't get talked down to and are made to feel uncomfortable there. The counselors are great but the house staff has become almost as bad as the abusers.