Safe Haven Ministries

Youth Violence Prevention Curriculum Facilitator Training
2023-08-07 07:30 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Safe Haven Ministries, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506
These sessions will equip school staff with the knowledge and skills they need to implement Safe Haven’s Youth Violence Prevention curriculum. The curriculum was designed to be used by school staff to increase student skills and empower students to positively impact their community. Participants will learn to apply violence prevention and trauma-informed principles in the classroom and utilize restorative justice and positive youth development as tools to increase youth engagement and advance equity. The training also prepares staff to plan for successful implementation and to confidently discuss the violence prevention topics covered by the curriculum.

The training is in two parts—7:30–noon on August 7 and 7:30–noon on August 8.
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New Entry Training: July 12 & 13
2023-07-12 12:00 - 16:30 | Safe Haven Ministries, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506
We are so excited to have you here at Safe Haven! All new staff, interns, and volunteers are required to attend New Entry training. This training will be held Wednesday, July 12 and Thursday, July 13 from 12:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Please note, registering for this training will register you for both Wednesday and Thursday.
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Domestic Violence & Anti-Trafficking Seminar
2023-07-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Safe Haven Ministries, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506
The $25.00 registration fee covers all learning materials.
If you are a staff, active student, volunteer or intern, the fee for training is waived. Please select this option on the registration form.
Please note that this seminar is not the best environment for an individual who is currently experiencing domestic abuse or human trafficking. Please call or text our hotline if you would like information on support groups: 616-452-6664
Please contact us at 616-452-6664 or prevention@shmgr.org with questions.
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Church Certification Cohort
2023-05-20 08:00 - 17:30 | Michigan
Here’s a little bit about what Church Certification is:
We are gathering faith leaders, both lay and professional, to equip their faith communities to understand and identify relationship abuse and exploitation, to grow their collective capacity to care for victims/survivors, to go deeper in the intersection of faith and relationship abuse and to build a protective environment through policy, protocol and procedure. Lunch is provided.
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Domestic Violence Seminar
2023-05-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Safe Haven Ministries, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506
The $7.00 registration fee covers all learning materials.
If you are a student or volunteer, the fee for training is waived. Please select the “Free” option on the registration form.
Please note that this seminar is not the best environment for an individual who is currently experiencing domestic abuse. Call for more information about support groups, or if your interest comes from concern for a loved one, consider calling Safe Haven and inquiring about our next Friends and Family Seminar.
Please contact us at 616-452-6664 or admin@shmgr.org with questions.
http://REGISTER HERE

Celebration of Hope
2023-05-04 18:00 - 20:30 | Thousand Oaks Golf Club, 4100 Thousand Oaks Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525, United States
Please join us for Safe Haven’s annual Celebration of Hope.
An evening of networking, a delicious strolling dinner, and a chance to hear about the powerful impact of Safe Haven Ministries.

6:00pm – Live Music and Strolling Dinner
7:15pm- Impact & Vision
8:00pm – Networking & Drinks

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New Entry Training
2023-05-01 12:00 - 17:00 | Safe Haven Ministries, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506
We are so excited to have you here at Safe Haven! All new staff, interns, and volunteers are required to attend New Entry training. This training will be held Monday, May 1and Tuesday, May 2 from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Please note, registering for this training will register you for both Monday and Tuesday.
REGISTER HERE

Domestic Violence Seminar
2023-03-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Safe Haven Ministries, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506
The $7.00 registration fee covers all learning materials.
If you are a student or volunteer, the fee for training is waived. Please select the “Free” option on the registration form.
Please note that this seminar is not the best environment for an individual who is currently experiencing domestic abuse. Call for more information about support groups, or if your interest comes from concern for a loved one, consider calling Safe Haven and inquiring about our next Friends and Family Seminar.
Please contact us at 616-452-6664 or admin@shmgr.org with questions.
REGISTER HERE

Facility Tour
2023-03-24 09:00 - 10:30 | Safe Haven Ministries, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506
Join us for a tour of Safe Haven’s facility to see how our space helps to prevent and end relationship abuse and exploitation in our community. This tour will be held Friday, March 24 starting at 9:00am.
For more information, email development@shmgr.org or call 616-452-6664.
REGISTER HERE

New Entry Training
2023-02-02 12:00 - 17:00 | Safe Haven Ministries, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506
We are so excited to have you here at Safe Haven! All new staff, interns, and volunteers are required to attend New Entry training. This training will be held Thursday, February 2 and Friday, February 3 from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Please note, registering for this training will register you for both Thursday and Friday.
REGISTER HERE

Introduction to Violence Prevention Principles
2023-01-10 13:00 - 15:30 | Safe Haven Ministries, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506
Violence is a significant problem that impacts all students and community members: 1 in 3 teens in relationships experience physical or sexual violence from a romantic partner, 1 in 4 Kent County teens is aware of at least one friend who is experiencing dating abuse, and 1 in 10 Michigan teens have skipped school because they feel unsafe. While the problem is significant, the good news is that there are steps we can take to prevent all forms of violence before they ever occur.
This session will provide school support staff, teachers, and administrators with foundational knowledge and skills related to preventing violence perpetration and victimization in K-12 schools. Participants will become familiar with the dynamics of teen dating abuse, increase their knowledge and skills to support students who experience dating violence, build an understanding of the public health approach to violence prevention, and apply prevention principles to their specific contexts.
This training will be held at Safe Haven Ministries (2627 Birchcrest Drive SE, Grand Rapids) in the Learning Center. Parking on site is limited; overflow parking is available across the street behind Pietro’s Italian Restaurant. Attendees must use the upper entrance and will be required to sign a confidentiality form to protect the privacy of the individuals seeking services at Safe Haven. The main doors are accessible via ramp and an elevator is available to access the lower level.
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Domestic Violence Seminar
2022-12-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Safe Haven Ministries, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506
The $7.00 registration fee covers all learning materials.
If you are a student or volunteer, the fee for training is waived. Please select the “Free” option on the registration form.
Please note that this seminar is not the best environment for an individual who is currently experiencing domestic abuse. Call for more information about support groups, or if your interest comes from concern for a loved one, consider calling Safe Haven and inquiring about our next Friends and Family Seminar.
Please contact us at 616-452-6664 or admin@shmgr.org with questions.
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Lunch with the CEO
2022-11-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Michigan
We are also hosting Lunch with the CEO on November 15th at 12pm. At this event you will learn more about Safe Haven and be invited into a conversation with our CEO, Rachel VerWys to help unpack some of your questions. This event will run between 60-90 minutes depending on how many questions you have and lunch will be provided.
For more information, email development@shmgr.org or call 616-452-6664.
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Domestic Violence Seminar
2022-11-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-06-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-04-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Michigan

Domestic Violence Seminar
2022-10-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Safe Haven Ministries, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506
DVS is offered in person at our office. | The $7.00 registration fee covers all learning materials.
If you are a student or volunteer, the fee for training is waived. Please select the “Free” option on the registration form.
Please note that this seminar is not the best environment for an individual who is currently experiencing domestic abuse. Call for more information about support groups, or if your interest comes from concern for a loved one, consider calling Safe Haven and inquiring about our next Friends and Family Seminar.
Please contact us at 616-452-6664 or admin@shmgr.org with questions.
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Facility Tour
2022-08-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Safe Haven Ministries, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506
Join us for a tour of Safe Haven’s facility to see how our space helps to prevent and end relationship abuse and exploitation in our community. This tour will be held Wednesday, August 10 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
For more information, email development@shmgr.org or call 616-452-6664.
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Facility Tour
2022-06-30 09:00 - 10:00 | Safe Haven Ministries, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506
Please join us for a tour of Safe Haven’s facility to see how our space helps to prevent and end relationship abuse and exploitation in our community. This tour will be held Thursday, June 30 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
For more information, email development@shmgr.org or call 616-452-6664.
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Celebration of Hope
2022-06-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Bissell Tree House at John Ball Zoo, 1300 Fulton St. W, Grand Rapids, MI
You are invited to join us for Safe Haven’s fourth annual Celebration of Hope on Monday, June 20, 2022.
This will be an inspiring evening of networking, a delicious strolling dinner, and an opportunity to hear about the powerful impact of Safe Haven Ministries. Tickets are available for $100 per person. Reserve your tickets by June 1!
6:00 p.m. | Live music, art, and a strolling dinner
7:15 p.m. | Impact & Vision
8:00 p.m. | Networking & Cocktails

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Ticket reservations have closed. Please contact our Development Team with questions.
Accessibility: All guests will have the opportunity to take John Ball Zoo’s wheelchair accessible Funicular between the main Zoo parking lot and the Bissell Tree House. Ample seating will be available in the event space.
Sponsorship and event inquiries, including accessibility and accommodations, may be directed to our Development Team at 616-452-6664 or development@shmgr.org.

New Entry Training
2022-05-19 12:30 - 2022-05-20 17:00 | Michigan
We are so excited to have you here at Safe Haven! All new staff, interns, and volunteers are required to attend New Entry training. This training will be held Thursday, May 19 and Friday, May 20 from 12:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Please note, registering for this training will register you for both Thursday and Friday.
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Faith Connection
2022-05-18 | Safe Haven Ministries, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506
Our valued faith partners are invited to join us on Wednesday, May 18 for breakfast, fellowship, and a time of prayer to support survivors of relationship abuse and exploitation in our community. During our time together, you will receive an update on Safe Haven’s current programs and initiatives as well as a brief educational discussion on the importance of community connectedness as a strategy for domestic violence prevention. After this past season, we need each other more than ever for support and help navigating the changes that the pandemic has brought to our work to prevent and end relationship abuse.
Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Time: 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Location: Safe Haven Ministries | Learning Center
An optional tour of our facility will follow both sessions.
Limited space is available. We kindly ask you to RSVP following the link below by Wednesday, May 11.
Questions? Contact Tony Tendero at atendero@shmgr.org or 616-452-6664.
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Young Leaders Against Violence Presents: Voices of the Unheard
2022-05-04 18:00 - 19:30 | West Michigan Center for Arts and Techology, 614 First St NW Ste. 300, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
Join Young Leaders Against Violence (YLAV) for a Photo Voice Exhibit on Wednesday, May 4 at West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology (WMCAT).
Reflecting on the community this past year, we paid attention to both who is active and who gets overlooked. We know that connectedness has a significant impact on violence in the community, and we want to share with you what that looks like to us.
Come and see through our eyes. Come and hear the Voices of the Unheard.

Domestic Violence Seminar
2022-04-29 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-03-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Michigan
The $7.00 registration fee covers all learning materials.
If you are a student or volunteer, the fee for training is waived. Please select the “Free” option on the registration form.
Please note that this seminar is not the best environment for an individual who is currently experiencing domestic abuse. Call for more information about support groups, or if your interest comes from concern for a loved one, consider calling Safe Haven and inquiring about our next Friends and Family Seminar.
Due to Safe Haven Ministries’ categorization as a residential care facility, masks are required upon entry and when walking throughout the building. Once in the training room, masks are optional, but encouraged.
Please contact us at 616-452-6664 or admin@shmgr.org with questions.
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Facility Tour
2022-04-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Michigan
Please join us for a tour of Safe Haven’s facility to see how our space helps to prevent and end relationship abuse in our community. This tour will be held Thursday, April 14 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
For more information, email development@shmgr.org or call 616-452-6664.
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Love Shouldn't Hurt: A Panel Event
2022-02-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Michigan
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month, and all month long Young Leaders Against Violence (YLAV) will be sending the message that Love Shouldn’t Hurt, culminating in a live panel event on February 23 at 6pm. Register online to attend via Zoom or watch on Facebook live.

Unfortunately, 1 in 3 teens in relationships experience sexual abuse, physical abuse, or threats of physical abuse. Whether you are a parent, teacher, or friend, recognizing abuse and knowing how to support teens who experience it can be challenging. We want to give you tools to help.

Our panel will discuss the importance of talking about teen dating violence, what various forms of abuse look like, and what you can do to support someone experiencing teen dating violence. This event will take place on Zoom and be livestreamed to Facebook.

YLAV is a group of Kent County teens dedicated to both bringing awareness to and preventing dating and sexual abuse. We are pleased to invite you to join our panel event about teen dating violence and what you can do to support teens. YLAV is a program of Safe Haven Ministries.

REGISTER HERE> bit.ly/YLAV-Panel
