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P.O Box 17996
Richmond, VA 23226
Office: 804-249-9470
Fax: 804-249-9472
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Stop the violence. End the silence.

Mission: Safe Harbor saves lives by providing education, advocacy, counseling & shelter to break the cycle of domestic violence.

Beacon of Hope Award and Celebration

On May 2, 2008, Safe Harbor hosted the second annual Beacon of Hope Award, which was created by Safe Harbor in 2007 to recognize outstanding individuals or agencies who have assisted with ending domestic violence in the Richmond Community. The event was held at the Colony Club.

This year’s recipient was Bon Secours Health System, which served as a catalyst in opening Safe Harbor’s doors in April 2000. Peggy Spicer, a nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital, was distressed because there were not enough safe-house beds for patients victimized by domestic violence and began the project that is now Safe Harbor. She sought the assistance of the Missions Department at Bon Secours Richmond Health System and involved a variety of community partners to begin Safe Harbor over eight years ago.

Since that time, Bon Secours and its employees have provided generous financial assistance, board leadership and vision, and partnered on community education initiatives and health promotion for Safe Harbor’s domestic violence programs.

Bon Secours’ philanthropy and employee support have been instrumental in Safe Harbor’s success. This true community partnership has saved the lives of domestic violence victims and made this community a safer place. We were honored to award Bon Secours Health System with the 2008 Beacon of Hope Award.

Dr. Joe Niamtu, last year’s recipient, presented the award to Peter Bernard, CEO of Bon Secours Health System. Peter accepted the award on behalf of the employees of Bon Secours. Safe Harbor also specially recognized the following departments within the Bon Secours system that have overwhelmingly supported Safe Harbor’s efforts to end domestic violence: Bon Secours School of Nursing, Bon Secours Faith Community Services, St. Mary’s Security Department, Bon Secours Family Center, Bon Secours Missions Department, St. Mary’s Employees, St. Mary’s Forensic Nurses, St. Mary’s Emergency Room Nurses, St. Mary’s Maintenance Department, St. Mary’s Telecommunications Department, & St. Mary’s Volunteers.

Safe Harbor thanks event co-chairs, Kacy Cosentini and April Niamtu, for their assistance in planning the event and also thanks the volunteers and staff who were instrumental in the event’s success. 130 individuals came out for the evening to celebrate and enjoy Steve Bassett and the Mystic Soul Bubbas. The event raised more than $40,000 for Safe Harbor through a silent auction and raffle. A special thanks to our sponsors and silent auction donors.

Event Sponsors

Champion Sponsor

Bon Secours Richmond Health System

Guardian Sponsor

Dr. Joe Niamtu, III, D.M.D.

Advocate

Left to Right: Dr. Joe Niamtu, last year’s recipient, giving award to Peter Bernard, CEO of Bon Secours Richmond Health System.

A picture honoring department members recognized at the event.