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Articles with the Tag: Safe Harbor

SAFE Harbor says goodbye to executive director, welcomes new SAFE Harbor says goodbye to executive director, welcomes new

News from SAFE Harbor RONAN — Spring is a time of change and fresh beginnings. Flowers dot the landscape. Trees find fresh coats. SAFE Harbor is also going through its own transition, as it welcomes a new Executive Director. After 13 years leading the team, Executive Director DeeAnn Richardson is ...

Free ‘Utilizing Aces & Trauma Informed Care’ training held

News from SAFE Harbor RONAN — On Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at SAFE Harbor, 63506 U.S. Highway 93, Teresa Nygaard will present “Utilizing Aces & Trauma Informed Care.” Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is a term to describe traumatic events occurring before age ...

Beading celebration to support survivors Beading celebration to support survivors

PABLO — With April designated as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month,” SAFE Harbor and partners are creating a new way to bring awareness and community support to honor survivors. This year they will use beadwork.  “We thought about beadwork in the sense that it’s inspiring,...

McNutt family seeks support after remaining roof collapses McNutt family seeks support after remaining roof collapses

By Taylor Davison / Valley Journal RAVALI — The McNutt family has had a difficult year, Dawn McNutt shared, as what remained of their roof came crashing to the ground earlier this month.  The family first lost part of their roof two years ago during high winds. While their church and the c...

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Community Honorees 2022 National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Community Honorees 2022

News from Dana Grant LAKE COUNTY — Heroes in the movies often appear larger than life. They have special abilities and wear some outrageous outfits. Not to mention teleportation, mind melding, and all the rest. Local heroes might not have the same fashion sense or unusual skills, but they do share...

Burlesque, drag bring self-expression to Mission Valley

POLSON — Last weekend, the Diamonds and Heels Burlesque and Drag Show made waves at the KwaTaqNuk, bringing in world renown performers from all over the country to entertain and spread messages of inclusivity, community, and acceptance. Co-sponsored by SAFE Harbor, Spirit of Many Colors, and Violet ...

Diamonds and Heels show coming to Polson Diamonds and Heels show coming to Polson

News from Dana Grant / SAFE Harbor POLSON — Expressing oneself is a core value in America, even protected under the Constitution. Whether in art, dance or speech, the act of self-expression can inform, educate, and entertain. The last idea, entertainment is the main goal behind the upcoming Diamon...

Safe Harbor Summer Social planned

RONAN — It’s time for a Garden Party! SAFE Harbor will be hosting a gathering in the Ronan City Park on Aug. 18 from 3 to 6 p.m. For nearly 30 years, SAFE Harbor has been the primary victim services agency for the Flathead Reservation and Lake County. All services are free and open to everyone in...

Ronan celebrates pride Ronan celebrates pride

RONAN — On July 9, ‘Sweet Pride in July’ was held in the Ronan City Park, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.  Sponsored by Safe Harbor and The Spirit of Many Colors, an LGBTQ+ club at the Salish Kootenai College, this was the eighth year of celebration. A celebration with food, ...

Traveling circus stops in Ronan Traveling circus stops in Ronan

RONAN — The Lake County Fairgrounds hosted the Mission Valley Carnival and Circus on Saturday, June 18.  Sponsored by SAFE Harbor, which serves Lake County and the Flathead Reservation to provide shelter, safety, nurturing, advocacy, financial support and healing to the survivors of domestic vi...


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