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Lunch & Learn October 19, November 16 and

December 21 from 11:30 a.m. to

12:30 p.m.

Find out how you can get involved at

Safe Haven Family Shelter. Come enjoy

a catered lunch and tour of the shelter.

To RSVP, please email Stefanie Tinnell

at stinnell@safehaven.org.

SAVE THE DATEBringing Home the LaughsJanuary 17, 2012

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30 Volunteers.24-Hours.One MissionGets Marketing Overhaulby Stacey Nunnally

Saturday morning, August 6 at 11

a.m., a group of thirty creative

minds gathered at the CoLab for the

2nd Annual Design-A-Thon. Their task

seemed virtually impossible, but they

were undaunted. With backgrounds

in design, marketing, video editing,

photography, web development and

copywriting, the volunteers would spend

the next 24 hours making Safe Haven

Family Shelter’s wish list a reality.

Design-A-Thon was launched in 2010

when founders Ian Rhett and Jessica

Murray decided to tap the experience

and good will of local creative

professionals to help local non-profit

organizations. All day and through

the night, the self-proclaimed, “geeks

for good” worked in conjunction with

SHFS staff to expand and develop much

needed pieces. By 7 a.m., deliverables

began surfacing in the form of

brochures, websites and video. At 11

a.m., Sunday morning, 24 hours later,

that lofty wish list was completed.

“This is the power of Design-A-

Thon,” stated Joyce Lavery, Executive

Director. “Amid skepticism, we all

wondered how any group could, in

24 hours, produce all these materials

while capturing the spirit, stories and

strengths of SHFS. But they nailed it.

As we embark on our plans to increase

the number of families we serve,

new marketing materials will help us

communicate the needs and successes

in our programs.”

In total, the Design-A-Thon donated

around $60,000 in services. The

spirit of creativity, collaboration and

generosity were palpable throughout

the event, particularly in the final

moments when the group gathered

to see what they had collectively

accomplished. SHFS is to unveil the

finished products, early fall. To learn

more about the Design-A-Thon, please

visit www.geekforgood.net.

Hike for the Homeless Update

Planning on coming to this year’s Hike for the Homeless? Make a

note on your calendar—the date has been changed to Saturday, November 5, at Edwin Warner Park picnic shelters 9 and 11. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with hikers hitting the trails at 9. To celebrate this year’s Hike, more than 100 people gathered at the Nashville Airport Marriott on August 25 for the Team Kickoff Reception. With amazing food and music, attendees learned how to form teams and participate in the 7th Annual Hike for the Homeless. More than twenty teams were formed on the spot and more are coming online each day. Have you signed up for the Hike yet? It is easy to do and takes less than five minutes. Visit our website, www.safehaven.org to start your team. Pick a name team name, recruit team members and set a fundraising goal. We are encouraging teams of 10 to raise $1000 (or $100 per person). Everyone who donates $25 or more will receive a hike t-shirt. Not sure how to get a team started? We can help. Book us for a mini presentation or internal team kickoff at your company, organization or school. Email hike@safehaven.org to schedule. For more information about the Hike, visit www.safehaven.org.

INSIDE:Anna Sternheimer. Giving Is Living

Safe SoundsNONPROFIT

ORGANIZATIONU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDNASHVILLE, TNPERMIT #3749

During the recent Design-A-Thon,

SHFS updated the Guardian Angel

giving options to Silver, Gold,

Platinum and Diamond. Listed below

are the new levels.

Silver—$1,000 GiftSupport intake and assessment of

a family into the shelter during the

first two weeks of their stay

Gold—$3,000 GiftSupports a family’s stay in the shelter

for 45 days.

Platinum—$6,000 GiftSupports a family’s stay in the shelter

for 90 days.

Diamond--$10,000 GiftSupports a family in the Transitional

Living Program with continued case

management services for 12 months.

Platinum Members Ms. Leslie Ezell, Mr. and Mrs. Charles

Head, St. Thomas Health Services,

Fridrich and Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Mike

Munchak, Mr. Jim Carell, Mrs. Anna

Sternheimer & Allen and Erin Baler.

Gold MembersBelmont University’s United for

Change, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew

Slocum, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Roberson,

Burr Forman, PowerCom Solutions,

Crema, Mr. Larry White, Mr. Joseph

Dunagan, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ragsdale,

The Village Chapel, Mr. and Mrs.

Jeffery Whitehorn, The Genworth

Foundation, & Tennessee Society

of CPAs, MBA Students, Erann

Kilpatrick, Automotive Group, Ark

31 Foundation, Brentwood United

Recap on “Circle Training”

Spotlight On VolunteersGreg and Vicki Gann

Methodist, Bill Blevins, Andrea and

Helga Maneschi, Julie Weaver, Chris

Byrne, Allen and Erin Baler, Michael

and Stephanie Cross.

To learn more information about

becoming a Guardian Angel, please

contact Rachael Wilkins at rwilkins@

safehaven.org.

Sneak Peak of ad created through Design-A-Thon

Empowering Homeless Families

Safe Haven Family Shelter1234 3rd Avenue SouthNashville, Tennessee 37210www.safehaven.org

www.facebook.com/safehaven

Guardian Angel Program Announces New Giving Levels

AN UPLIFT ING EVENING OF DINNER AND CLEAN HEADLINE COMEDY ENTERTAINMENT

TO BENEFIT SAFE HAVEN FAMILY SHELTER

“Last Comic Standing F inal i s t ”

Fo r add i t iona l i n fo rmat ion p lease con tac t Jenn i fe r Donate l l i a t (615) 947-6185 o r j t hom@sun l i fe .com

EMPOWER ING HOMELESS FAMIL IES

“Comedy Co-Wr i ter ”

“Female Comedian of the Year”

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 17TH, 2012

6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

ZANIES COMEDY SHOWCASE, NASHVILLE, TN

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Safe Haven Family Shelter Staff Implements Circle Training

This year, Safe Haven Family

Shelter received a Partnership

Grant from Baptist Healing Trust

to continue to create an organization

that respects, trust, and honors our

volunteers, families and each other. Part

of this strategy included in bringing a

facilitated communication model called,

“Circle Training” to our work. Last fall, we

introduced our first Circle at our annual

staff retreat. How do we get nine diverse

individuals, all passionate, dedicated,

and hard-working, to understand each

other’s experiences and perspectives,

Vicki and I have been married for 27

years. We have three sons, Andy, Jimmy

and Sawyer, and recently became

grandparents to a beautiful baby boy,

Damien. The reason we volunteer at

Safe Haven Family Shelter is because it’s

unlike any other organization; the whole

family receives help. The unique strategy

of SHFS is a proven success. There was

a time in my life, if it had not been for

the safety net of my family, I would have

become homeless myself. I want to be a

part of that net for the families at SHFS.

I work for HCA and they encourage

all employees to become involved in

community service. I met Stefanie at an

agency fair and the rest is history. After a

couple of years, I invited my wife to join

and we have been staying overnight as a

couple ever since. There is one night that

specifically stands out in my mind about

and how will this make us better at our

jobs? For the first time perhaps, our

mighty staff saw each other as human

beings, not just the professional role we

play at work. We witnessed struggle,

joy and hope in each other’s eyes and

it confirmed what we all suspected.

Despite our differences, we are all at

SHFS because we care about this cause.

Our experience lives with us to this day.

We continue the monthly Circle sessions

as a place for reflection and self-care and

to learn to communicate with each other

in healthy ways. The work that we do

at SHFS is not easy. The unexpected

and sometimes

difficult work

of dealing

with families in

crisis is always

a challenge.

What is even

more difficult is

learning to take care of ourselves. To

learn more about The Circle Center,

visit www.thecirclecenter.com.

being an overnight

volunteer. One of the

families had moved

into a transitional

home and returned

to the shelter so the

parents could attend

the financial literacy

class. One of the

boys saw me and

ran up to give a

“Grandpa” hug. I

guess I got a little

choked up. Ever since then, the children

(and some staff) call me “Grandpa.” We

also enjoy volunteering at SHFS because

we have the opportunity to meet the

volunteers who bring the dinners

(which are always delicious) play games

and help the children with

their homework.

Why We Volunteer at Safe HavenGreg and Vicki Gann

Anna Sternheimer

Anna Sternheimer with SHFS Director of Development, Rachael Wilkins and Bank of America VP, Community Relations Manager, Andrea Stilwell presenting the Bank of America Local Hero Award.

Did you know?One year after families complete the program, 86% are still employed and living independently. The success rate at SHFS is one of the highest in the nation.

Would you like to volunteer? Contact Stefanie Tinnell at

stinnell@safehaven.org.

Staying In Touch Phyllis and her teenage son came to SHFS when they had nowhere else to turn. Like many of the client’s children, her son suf-fered from emotional health challenges. Through therapeutic services and partner-

ships with community resources, the programs at SHFS provided the resources and extensive case management services needed. After 3 months, they were able to move into their own apart-ment. Phyllis’ dream was to own her own business, and she has made it happen. She is able to support her family with her cleaning business and regularly volunteers. Phyllis (pictured to the left) recently spoke about her journey at the Hike Kickoff

Reception. Former Resident, Phyllis Neal (middle) with Stephanie Latka and Daniel Poss. Photo courtesy of Allen Clark Photography

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Giving Is LivingWe at Safe Haven Family Shelter would like to celebrate the life of an amazing advocate, dedicated volunteer and donor; Mrs. Anna Sternheimer. Anna passed away on June 6 at 102 years old. She always recognized the importance of giving back, and made a tremendous impact on SHFS during her life. She served on the Board of Directors and played a role in the construction of the emergency shelter location in 1991. Anna was instrumental in the Transitional Living Program, and served as Volunteer Coordinator for both shelter locations from 1994 until 2004, when she reached 95 years of age. Her steadfast volunteerism and outstanding service to SHFS was recognized by the Tennessee Titans and Bank of America. In her honor, SHFS will name the overnight room the Anna Sternheimer Room, complete with a plaque inscribed with her philosophy, “Giving is Living.” Her son Steve and daughter Bess have continued her legacy by making a generous contribution in her honor to the Guardian Angel Program. Anna lived life to the fullest and was an inspiration to all who knew her; we are so thankful

she was a part of our SHFS family.

Board of DirectorsJimmy Evans, PresidentJared Danford, Vice PresidentJerry Moss, TreasurerTammy Rutherford, SecretaryEric BaerAnita BaileyRenee Bobb Jennifer Mason ChalosJoe ChristopherCorinne CiociaGary CooperGari CowanKelly DillonKristen DouglassKelly FurbeeKevin HawleyBarbara IrmiterSameera LoweBriana MullenaxDaniel PrewittBrian RoarkScott SchumannBrian SextonJim ShulmanSteve SledgeDr. Karen Wilkerson

Safe Haven StaffJoyce Lavery, CEO/Executive DirectorBrandy Transou, COOTrey Lipman, VP, Fund and Community DevelopmentRachael Wilkins, Director of DevelopmentStefanie Tinnell, Community Relations ManagerJennifer Reason, Program DirectorTina Waymire Collier, MMFT, Clinical Supervisor/Therapist Darold Bradley, Case Manager, Rapid Re-HousingLillian Drake, Administrative Assistant

SHFS MissionSafe Haven Family Shelter provides shelter and transitional services that empower Middle Tennessee homeless families with children to achieve lasting self-sufficiency. Safe Haven Family Shelter is a 501(c)(3) organization; contributions are tax-deductible.

Joyce Lavery, Executive Director