Safe Haven Ministries

06/18/2026

With summer vacation here, many kids and teens are spending more time online, connecting with friends, scrolling social media, and using their smartphones.

If you're a parent or caregiver, we invite you to explore our free, self-paced course, How Smartphones Impact Our Families. It offers practical insights into how young people use technology and simple ways to help create safer, healthier online experiences.

You can access this free resource through our Praxis Youth page (link in comments).

06/17/2026

Our office will be closed today, June 17, from 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. While we will be closed this afternoon, our 24/7 hotline (616-452-6664) and webchat (shmgr.org) remain available for support.

06/16/2026

Komera.

In Rwanda, this word is often used as a greeting, but its meaning runs deeper: be strong, have courage.

At Safe Haven Ministries, we see that same courage every day in the survivors who take steps toward safety, healing, and hope. Whether it's reaching out for support, rebuilding after trauma, or choosing a future free from violence, courage is often found in the smallest and most powerful moments.

Komera reminds us that strength can grow even in the midst of hardship, and that together, we can build a community where healing is possible.

06/15/2026

Upcoming training opportunities with Safe Haven Ministries!

Join us for our Human Trafficking Seminar (HTS), an educational training designed to increase awareness, deepen understanding, and equip participants with practical knowledge about trafficking and its impact on our communities.

Whether you're a community member, volunteer, educator, faith leader, or professional, this seminar provides valuable insight into recognizing indicators of trafficking and learning how to support prevention efforts.

Join us in creating safer, more informed communities. Registration link in comments.

06/12/2026

For the individuals and families staying at Safe Haven Ministries' shelter, everyday essentials make a big difference. Donations from the community help provide comfort, care, and stability.

Currently, our shelter is in need of:
🚼 Diapers (sizes 4 & 5)
🥫 Snacks, especially individually wrapped
🧼 Laundry detergent pods

📦Donations can be made through our wish list link or dropped off to Safe Haven during business hours, M-F between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE. Link in the comments!

06/12/2026

Hope can't wait, and thanks to you, it doesn't have to.

Our community came together in an extraordinary way, helping us not only meet our match campaign goal, but exceed it! Your generosity will help ensure that survivors and their families have access to safety, support, advocacy, and opportunities for healing.

Every act of generosity helps create a future rooted in hope, healthy relationships, and freedom from violence.

From all of us at Safe Haven Ministries, thank you for believing in this mission and the people we serve. Together, we are making a difference.

06/11/2026

As Juneteenth approaches, we honor the leadership, achievements, and contributions of Black Americans while reflecting on the ongoing work of building more equitable and just communities.

As our community gathers to celebrate through events, education, and connection, we encourage everyone to take time to learn, listen, and engage. At Safe Haven Ministries, we believe that every individual deserves safety, dignity, and the opportunity to thrive.

Learn more about upcoming Juneteenth activities in the Grand Rapids area.

Festivals, educational programming, exhibitions, music and more.

06/08/2026

Huge thank you to Christina Caldwell and the team at Panera Bread in Kentwood for their support of Safe Haven Ministries.

We are grateful for their generosity, for standing with us, and making a meaningful impact!

06/06/2026

Awareness and education are two of the most powerful tools we have to prevent domestic abuse and human trafficking.

This June, Safe Haven Ministries is offering our Domestic Violence & Anti-Trafficking Seminar (DVAATS) on June 9.

Whether you're a community member, professional, volunteer, faith leader, or simply interested in learning more, Original Packet Content provide valuable insight into recognizing the signs of abuse and trafficking, understanding their impact, and learning how to respond with greater awareness.

Visit our events page for dates, details, and registration information.

https://safehavenministries.org/events/month/

06/05/2026

For more than seven years, Bill Stevenson was a familiar and welcoming presence at Safe Haven Ministries. Every Wednesday afternoon, he greeted staff, answered phones, welcomed visitors, and offered a calm, caring presence to those walking through our doors, often during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

Bill's impact on Safe Haven extends far beyond his volunteer hours. He, Rosemary, and their family have been a faithful part of the Safe Haven story for decades, supporting our mission from its earliest days and helping create a foundation of compassion, generosity, and service that continues today. Through his quiet commitment, Bill embodied the belief that every person deserves to be met with dignity, kindness, and hope.

Just weeks before his passing, we were honored to present Bill with Safe Haven's first-ever Magnolia Heart & Hand Award, recognizing his extraordinary service and the countless lives he touched through his steady presence and caring spirit. It was a fitting tribute to someone who lived out his faith not only in words, but through thousands of hours spent welcoming others.

Bill reminded us that welcome is a profound gift. His legacy lives on in the survivors he encouraged, the staff he supported, and the community he helped build. We are deeply grateful for Bill, the Stevenson family, and the lasting impact they have had on Safe Haven Ministries.