Marathon Petroleum recently donated $10,000 to Safe Harbor to assist with the domestic violence shelter and outreach facility's fundraising campaign to renovate the Emergency Shelter and to add 20 much-needed beds. Pictured left to right are Ann Perkins, executive director of Safe Harbor, Sheila Fraley and Greg Jackson, both of Marathon's refining facility in Catlettsburg, KY. to make a donation to the 1,000 Women (and Men) campaign, contact Mary Hill at (606) 329-9304.

Safe Harbor of Northeast Kentucky held its annual 1,000 Women (and Men) and Cornerstone Awards luncheon on Tuesday, March 12, at Bellefonte Country Club. Individuals honored with Cornerstone Awards included Jim Cantrell and Marathon Petroleum, Dianne Clement, Lynn Couchot and Heather Van Deren. The luncheon also was an opportunity for supporters to hear an update about renovation and construction projects at the domestic violence shelter as well as make financial pledges to help support Safe Harbor's programs and projects.

Safe Harbor staff -- including Executive Director Ann Perkins, Legal Advocate Tiffany Barker, Administrative Coordinator Mary Hill and others recently attended the annual conference sponsored by the Kentucky Domestic Violence Association and the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs. Mrs. Perkins is president of the KDVA board and presented the groups' first annual President's Award to Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear for her work with the annual Shop and Share program. Mrs. Beshear has helped raise $1.5 million for KDVA shelters. Her goal this year is $1 million in donated food and non-perishable products, such as laundry detergent, etc. Shop and Share is held each year in February.

AVON DAY OF BEAUTY

Thanks to the generosity and hard work of area Avon representatives, more than 20 residents at Safe Harbor enjoyed a Day of Beauty on Tuesday, April 30, at Bellefonte Beauty Academy in Ashland, KY. During the afternoon, participants enjoyed getting new hairstyles, having manicures and experiencing an entirely new look as they learned makeup techniques. Afterward, some of the ladies had glamour shots taken by volunteer photographers. Planning the event was Heather Hiscock along with Crystal Bailey. Safe Harbor is one of the largest domestic violence shelters and advocacy facilities in Kentucky. It works with domestic violence victims in Boyd, Greenup, Carter, Elliott and Lawrence counties in northeastern Kentucky.

Scott Lancaster and Lisa Gabbard were at Safe Harbor on Thursday, April 25, to conduct a module in the Kentucky Domestic Violence Association's certification curriculum. The module -- Child Advocacy -- was one of five courses domestic violence advocates must complete to achieve the designation of "Certified Domestic Violence Advocate."

Lobster Fest 2012 was a HUGE SUCCESS thanks to the hard work by Susan Fried and members of the Boyd County Medical Alliance. The event was held Saturday, August 18, at Bellefonte Country Club, with a sell-out crowd in attendance for great food, fellowship, fun and dancing under the stars. The proceeds from this year's event will help underwrite the cost of expansion and renovation work at Safe Harbor's Emergency Shelter.

Safe Harbor of Northeastern Kentucky is an emergency shelter and advocacy center that provides free confidential, caring and supportive services to all domestic violence and sexual assault victims in Boyd, Greenup, Carter, Lawrence and Elliott counties. Through the use of resources, education, counseling and advocacy, Safe Harbor provides a safe place for you to consider the impact domestic violence is having upon you and your family.

Safe Harbor's services are free to all victims of domestic violence. Safe Harbor provides services without regard to race, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation or handicap.

OLBH brought its mobile mammography unit to Safe Harbor on Friday, April 26, to provide much-needed services to the domestic violence shelter and outreach facility's residents. Pictured are OLBH mammography specialists Crystal VanHoose and Johnda Walden. OLBH brings its mobile mammography unit to Safe Harbor twice each year.

CONGRATULATIONS, VICKY!!! Vicky Borders was honored on February 21, 2013, by the United Way for her tireless work through the years on behalf of Safe Harbor of Northeast Kentucky.

Traci Boyd, APRN, headed the team that visited Safe Harbor in King's Daughters Medical Center's mobile unit on Wednesday, April 24, to visit with residents and assist them with their medical needs.

Thanks to the generosity of countless individuals and organizations from across the FIVCO ADD, Christmas was a joyous one for Safe Harbor residents and their children. The week before Christmas culminated with a special party for residents and their children in the new cafeteria/kitchen area at Harbor Hill. Santa Claus was the special guest for the afternoon and enjoyed visiting with each child. Our thanks to all who helped make this year a special one at Safe Harbor.

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL 2012

HONORED MEMORY OF WOMEN

WHO DIED AS THE RESULT

OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

The lives of women who perished at the hands of their perpetrators last year were commemorated on Monday, Oct. 29, 5 p.m., during Safe Harbor of Northeast Kentucky’s annual Candlelight Vigil. The event was in conjunction with October’s observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This year’s White Ribbon honorees included Dr. Laura Reese, for her work to bring health-care services to the Safe Harbor campus, and Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, in recognition of the hospital’s mobile mammography unit that visits the Safe Harbor campus twice each year. The guest speaker was Dr. Reese, who also serves on Safe Harbor’s board of directors. A woman from Greenup County and one from Boyd County were part of this year’s list.