Safe Haven - Out of the Shadows Dinner

Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury is excited to announce our 2^nd annual Out of the Shadows Dinner!

We invite you to join Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury at our 2^nd annual recognition dinner and silent auction, Out of the Shadows.  Our event will take place on April 3, 2013 from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m., at La Bella Vista (Ponte Club).  On this very special evening we will have the honor of recognizing the following four exceptional people of our
community:

   
The Person of Influence Award, which recognizes a person whose vision and accomplishments have significantly improved our community, will be presented to:

Lt. J. Paul Vance, Department Spokesman/Media Relations Commander – CT State Police.

The Community Partner Award, which recognizes a person
or group whose collaboration with Safe Haven has improved the lives of victims in our community, will be presented to:

Chief Michael J. Gugliotti, Waterbury Police Department (retired).

    
The Making a Difference Award, which recognizes a person or group whose struggle and persistence has helped to bring about a change to that benefits others, will be
presented to:

Tim Andrew, Naugatuck Firefighter.

    
The Out of the Shadows Award, which recognizes a person or group whose example and courage is an inspiration to others, will be presented to:

Vanessa Stevens, Singer and Songwriter.

Safe Haven has been providing services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault since 1978.  Each year Safe Haven provides emergency shelter to over 100 battered women and 75 children.  We also offer counseling, advocacy and support to another 4,000 plus victims of domestic violence, and 500 adult and child survivors of sexual assault.  The women and children who come to us have most often suffered from years of
physical, emotional and verbal abuse.  Sadly, very often Safe Haven is the only place for them to turn for comfort and safety.  Safe Haven’s mission is to continue to help these women and children live free of abuse and fear.