Following Christ’s example and motivated by our community needs, our mission is to prevent and end relationship abuse.
Since 1990, helping individuals and families find freedom from domestic violence
What we offer
Our Focus
Empowering Clients
We empower clients by providing them with choices, allowing them to make their own decisions, and supporting them along their journey of healing.
Domestic Violence & Faith
We are nationally recognized for our unique ability to address issues of faith and their intersection with domestic abuse.
Prevention Through Education
We help employers, faith communities, schools, and other agencies create a culture of abuse prevention through trainings and resources.
Leadership Staff
Rachel VerWys, MSW
Executive Director
Safe Haven MinistriesHolly Wilson, LMSW
Director of Client Services
Safe Haven MinistriesTara Aday, MPA
Director of Prevention & Education
Safe Haven MinistriesRenee Rivard
Director of Development
Safe Haven MinistriesZenaida Jimenez
Residential Program Manager
Safe Haven MinistriesJessica Payne
Operations Manager
Safe Haven MinistriesAdditional Staff
- Amanda A.; Residential Program Coordinator
- Laura B.; Grants & Communications Manager
- Jarred D.; Violence Prevention Program Coordinator
- Angel F.; Family and Youth Advocate
- Erica H.; Accounting Manager
- Betsey I.; Administrative Assistant
- Tanesha J.; Housing Resource Specialist
- Jessica L.; Lead Shelter Assistant
- Debbie M., BSW; Development Coordinator
- Becca P.; Intervention Services Coordinator
- Libby S., LLBSW; Family Advocate
- Susan V., LMSW; Family Advocate
- Kellan W., BSW; Family Advocate
- Katie A.; Bilingual Crisis Assistant
- Leslie O.; Bilingual Family Advocate
- Scott T.; Youth Violence Prevention Coordinator
- Olivia B.; Shelter Assistant
- Averi E.; Shelter Assistant
- Phoebe H.; Shelter Assistant
- Courtney J.; Shelter Assistant
- Heather K.; Shelter Assistant
- Brooke L.; Shelter Assistant
- Danielle L.; Shelter Assistant
- Allison M.; Shelter Assistant
- Quiana T.; Shelter Assistant
Board of Directors
- Chaz Amidon, President
- Shannon Vinson, Vice President
- Jodi Rothenthaler, Treasurer
- Mike Wiese, Secretary
- Maleika Brown
- Esperanza Degnan
- Joan DeVries
- Thelma Ensink
- Mike Rundhaug
- Allie Walker
