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SUMMARY:Caring For Your Mind\, Body\, and Wallet Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This support group series will focus on an array of topics meant to care for your mind\, body and wallet. The trauma-informed yoga is facilitated by a certified instructor. The financial empowerment sessions will focus on budgeting\, credit repair\, financial independence and improving your relationship with money. Dinner and childcare are available for attendees. \nIf you attend all 4 weeks of financial empowerment\, you receive a $25 gift card. \nNo need to register! Attend what you can. Call or Text: 616.452.6664. All groups take place at Safe Haven’s office.
URL:https://safehavenministries.org/event/caring-for-your-mind-body-and-wallet-support-group/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Safe Haven Ministries\, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49506
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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SUMMARY:Human Trafficking Seminar (HTS)
DESCRIPTION:The $25.00 registration fee covers all learning materials. \nIf you are a staff\, active student\, volunteer or intern\, the fee for training is waived. Please select this option on the registration form. \nRegister Now \nThe Human Trafficking Seminar is a 2-hour training offered at Safe Haven’s office. It offers an in-depth look at human trafficking\, including definitions and an overview of sex trafficking and labor trafficking. This training will examine the many different typologies of human trafficking\, including trends and the landscape of human trafficking in West Michigan. Participants will learn about the impact human trafficking has on adult and minor victims\, risk factors and vulnerabilities of trafficking\, as well as strategies and tactics used by traffickers. \nUpon completion of the training\, participants will be able to: \n\nReport a nuanced understanding of sex and labor trafficking\nIdentify risk factors for trafficking\nDefine different typologies of human trafficking\nIdentify indicators of trafficking for adult and minor victims\nIdentify steps they can take to support someone experiencing trafficking\nReport a greater understanding of the human trafficking supportive services offered by Safe Haven\n\nPlease 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. \nRegister Now
URL:https://safehavenministries.org/event/human-trafficking-seminar-hts-5/
CATEGORIES:Human Trafficking Seminar
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SUMMARY:Relationship Abuse Virtual Support Group (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This 8-week interactive educational support group is for people who have experienced emotional\, physical\, sexual\, verbal\, financial\, and/or spiritual abuse. We will also focus on these topics specifically around the holiday season. Attendees will gain knowledge of relationship abuse and receive support in a safe & confidential environment. \nThis group takes place virtually via Zoom. For the link\, please email rmccaul@shmgr.org.
URL:https://safehavenministries.org/event/relationship-abuse-virtual-support-group-virtual-2-2/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031846
CREATED:20260211T164738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T165035Z
UID:10000586-1776362400-1776367800@safehavenministries.org
SUMMARY:Caring For Your Mind\, Body\, and Wallet Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This support group series will focus on an array of topics meant to care for your mind\, body and wallet. The trauma-informed yoga is facilitated by a certified instructor. The financial empowerment sessions will focus on budgeting\, credit repair\, financial independence and improving your relationship with money. Dinner and childcare are available for attendees. \nIf you attend all 4 weeks of financial empowerment\, you receive a $25 gift card. \nNo need to register! Attend what you can. Call or Text: 616.452.6664. All groups take place at Safe Haven’s office.
URL:https://safehavenministries.org/event/caring-for-your-mind-body-and-wallet-support-group/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Safe Haven Ministries\, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49506
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T150636Z
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SUMMARY:Relationship Abuse Educational Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This 8-week educational support group is for people who have experienced physical\, sexual\, emotional\, verbal\, financial\, and/or spiritual abuse. We will also focus on these topics specifically around the holiday season. Attendees will gain knowledge of relationship abuse and receive support in a safe & confidential environment. \nSnacks and Refreshments provided. Childcare provided. \nNo need to register. Questions? Call or text: 616-452-6664. All groups take place at Safe Haven’s office.
URL:https://safehavenministries.org/event/relationship-abuse-educational-support-group-6-2-2-2/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Safe Haven Ministries\, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49506
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T120000
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CREATED:20260211T165240Z
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SUMMARY:Relationship Abuse Virtual Support Group (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This 8-week interactive educational support group is for people who have experienced emotional\, physical\, sexual\, verbal\, financial\, and/or spiritual abuse. We will also focus on these topics specifically around the holiday season. Attendees will gain knowledge of relationship abuse and receive support in a safe & confidential environment. \nThis group takes place virtually via Zoom. For the link\, please email rmccaul@shmgr.org.
URL:https://safehavenministries.org/event/relationship-abuse-virtual-support-group-virtual-2-2/2026-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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SUMMARY:Join Us for a Common Table Gathering
DESCRIPTION:  \nSAFE HAVEN MINISTRIES PRESENTS \nCommon Table\nApril 22 | 6:00–7:30 PM\nFree Event \nRegister today! \nPull up a seat—there’s a place for you at the table. \nSafe Haven Ministries invites you to Common Table\, a meaningful and intimate gathering where community and purpose come together. This special evening is designed to spark connection\, inspire hope\, and invite each of us into something bigger than ourselves. \nOver a shared meal\, you’ll hear powerful stories of lives being changed through Safe Haven’s work — and gain insight into the urgent realities facing survivors of domestic abuse today. \nOur Mission\nFollowing Christ’s example and motivated by our community’s needs\, our mission is to prevent and end relationship abuse and human trafficking. \nTogether\, we’ll explore how we can bring hope to our community and be part of creating lasting change. \n✨ Food\n✨ Meaningful conversation\n✨ Stories that matter \nCome listen. Come connect. Come be part of the impact. \nReserve your seat today! \n 
URL:https://safehavenministries.org/event/common-table/
LOCATION:Salvation Army Kroc Center\, 2500 Division Ave South\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49507\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031846
CREATED:20260211T164738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T165035Z
UID:10000587-1776967200-1776972600@safehavenministries.org
SUMMARY:Caring For Your Mind\, Body\, and Wallet Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This support group series will focus on an array of topics meant to care for your mind\, body and wallet. The trauma-informed yoga is facilitated by a certified instructor. The financial empowerment sessions will focus on budgeting\, credit repair\, financial independence and improving your relationship with money. Dinner and childcare are available for attendees. \nIf you attend all 4 weeks of financial empowerment\, you receive a $25 gift card. \nNo need to register! Attend what you can. Call or Text: 616.452.6664. All groups take place at Safe Haven’s office.
URL:https://safehavenministries.org/event/caring-for-your-mind-body-and-wallet-support-group/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Safe Haven Ministries\, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49506
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T193000
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SUMMARY:Relationship Abuse Educational Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This 8-week educational support group is for people who have experienced physical\, sexual\, emotional\, verbal\, financial\, and/or spiritual abuse. We will also focus on these topics specifically around the holiday season. Attendees will gain knowledge of relationship abuse and receive support in a safe & confidential environment. \nSnacks and Refreshments provided. Childcare provided. \nNo need to register. Questions? Call or text: 616-452-6664. All groups take place at Safe Haven’s office.
URL:https://safehavenministries.org/event/relationship-abuse-educational-support-group-6-2-2-2/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Safe Haven Ministries\, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49506
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031846
CREATED:20260211T165240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T150732Z
UID:10000606-1777458600-1777464000@safehavenministries.org
SUMMARY:Relationship Abuse Virtual Support Group (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This 8-week interactive educational support group is for people who have experienced emotional\, physical\, sexual\, verbal\, financial\, and/or spiritual abuse. We will also focus on these topics specifically around the holiday season. Attendees will gain knowledge of relationship abuse and receive support in a safe & confidential environment. \nThis group takes place virtually via Zoom. For the link\, please email rmccaul@shmgr.org.
URL:https://safehavenministries.org/event/relationship-abuse-virtual-support-group-virtual-2-2/2026-04-29/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031846
CREATED:20260211T164738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T165035Z
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SUMMARY:Caring For Your Mind\, Body\, and Wallet Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This support group series will focus on an array of topics meant to care for your mind\, body and wallet. The trauma-informed yoga is facilitated by a certified instructor. The financial empowerment sessions will focus on budgeting\, credit repair\, financial independence and improving your relationship with money. Dinner and childcare are available for attendees. \nIf you attend all 4 weeks of financial empowerment\, you receive a $25 gift card. \nNo need to register! Attend what you can. Call or Text: 616.452.6664. All groups take place at Safe Haven’s office.
URL:https://safehavenministries.org/event/caring-for-your-mind-body-and-wallet-support-group/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Safe Haven Ministries\, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49506
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031846
CREATED:20260211T165002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T150636Z
UID:10000597-1777572000-1777577400@safehavenministries.org
SUMMARY:Relationship Abuse Educational Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This 8-week educational support group is for people who have experienced physical\, sexual\, emotional\, verbal\, financial\, and/or spiritual abuse. We will also focus on these topics specifically around the holiday season. Attendees will gain knowledge of relationship abuse and receive support in a safe & confidential environment. \nSnacks and Refreshments provided. Childcare provided. \nNo need to register. Questions? Call or text: 616-452-6664. All groups take place at Safe Haven’s office.
URL:https://safehavenministries.org/event/relationship-abuse-educational-support-group-6-2-2-2/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Safe Haven Ministries\, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49506
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031846
CREATED:20260318T200535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T200535Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee With Safe Haven
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on May 6th for Coffee With Safe Haven! \nCoffee & refreshments will be provided from 9:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. as we invite all interested to learn more about Safe Haven Ministries. \nRegister Now
URL:https://safehavenministries.org/event/coffee-with-safe-haven/
LOCATION:Safe Haven Ministries\, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49506
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260609T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031846
CREATED:20251203T142404Z
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SUMMARY:June 2026 Domestic Violence & Anti-Trafficking Seminar (DVAATS)
DESCRIPTION:The $25.00 registration fee covers all learning materials. \nRegister Now \nApproximately every 3 months\, Safe Haven facilitates its Domestic Violence and Anti-Trafficking Seminar – a foundational training that is open to the public. This training is well-suited for community members that might occasionally work with victims/survivors of domestic violence and/or human trafficking\, or for anyone interested in learning more about Safe Haven’s work in the community. \nDuring this 3-hour seminar\, participants will explore an array of topics including: \nOverview of Safe Haven’s programs\, eligibility and referral process \n\nDefinitions of domestic violence and human trafficking\nThe intersection of domestic violence and human trafficking\nRisk factors and indicators of relationship abuse and human trafficking\nCharacteristics of abusers and traffickers\nA brief overview of human trafficking typologies\nBasics of the neurobiology of trauma\nStrategies and steps for providing support to adolescent and adult victims/survivors\n\nSafe Haven’s seminars use an array of teaching methods and incorporate opportunities for participants to reflect and apply the content they are learning through discussion and activities. \nIf you are a staff\, active student\, volunteer or intern\, the fee for training is waived. Please select this option on the registration form. \nPlease 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 \nPlease contact us at 616-452-6664 or prevention@shmgr.org with questions. \nRegister Now
URL:https://safehavenministries.org/event/june-2026-domestic-violence-anti-trafficking-seminar-dvaats/
CATEGORIES:Domestic Violence & Anti-Trafficking Seminar (DVAATS)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031846
CREATED:20251203T143140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T181916Z
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SUMMARY:Human Trafficking Seminar (HTS)
DESCRIPTION:The $25.00 registration fee covers all learning materials. \nIf you are a staff\, active student\, volunteer or intern\, the fee for training is waived. Please select this option on the registration form. \nRegister Now \nThe Human Trafficking Seminar is a 2-hour training offered at Safe Haven’s office. It offers an in-depth look at human trafficking\, including definitions and an overview of sex trafficking and labor trafficking. This training will examine the many different typologies of human trafficking\, including trends and the landscape of human trafficking in West Michigan. Participants will learn about the impact human trafficking has on adult and minor victims\, risk factors and vulnerabilities of trafficking\, as well as strategies and tactics used by traffickers. \nUpon completion of the training\, participants will be able to: \n\nReport a nuanced understanding of sex and labor trafficking\nIdentify risk factors for trafficking\nDefine different typologies of human trafficking\nIdentify indicators of trafficking for adult and minor victims\nIdentify steps they can take to support someone experiencing trafficking\nReport a greater understanding of the human trafficking supportive services offered by Safe Haven\n\nPlease 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. \nRegister Now
URL:https://safehavenministries.org/event/human-trafficking-seminar-hts-6/
CATEGORIES:Human Trafficking Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261006T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031846
CREATED:20251008T161839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T185821Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Fall Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for our annual fall luncheon\nSafe Haven Ministries invites you to attend our annual fall luncheon on October 6\, 2026 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the JW Marriott Grand Rapids. This event will celebrate the 36 years of impact we’ve made together and a powerful opportunity to further our mission of ending domestic abuse and human trafficking. \nYour presence and generosity will directly support our programs\, outreach efforts\, and safe housing initiatives. \nPlease join for a beautiful afternoon filled with: \n\nA delicious lunch and refreshments.\nPowerful stories from survivors and advocates.\nA message from our CEO Rachel VerWys.\nA musical performance.\nOpportunities to connect\, reflect\, and inspire action.\n\nIf you are not able to join us but would still like to support Safe Haven Ministries’ efforts\, please consider making a donation online or contacting Debbie Murphy at dmurphy@safehavenministries.org for additional ways to get involved. \nHighlights from the 35th Annual Luncheon\n     
URL:https://safehavenministries.org/event/2026-annual-fall-luncheon/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Grand Rapids\, 235 Louis St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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