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SafeSpace Celebrates 40 Years has made on the Treasure
Coast.”
Of Saving And Changing Lives When SafeSpace was
founded in Indian River
To celebrate the organization’s 40th anniversary of County in October 1979,
helping victims of domestic violence become survivors, it was the beginning of
SafeSpace along with presenting sponsors Joe and an incredible journey
Margaret Richebourg Temple, will be hosting a birthday to provide safety and
bash event including cocktails, dinner, entertainment and support to thousands
a chance to win some unique prizes on Saturday, Oct. 19, of domestic violence
at 6 p.m. at Treasure Coast Lexus in Fort Pierce. victims and their
“We are excited to celebrate SafeSpace’s four decades children. A 24-hour
of transforming lives for the better and look forward hotline and an emergency
to sharing this milestone with the many donors and shelter were established
volunteers who help to make the important work we do within the first year.
possible,” said Terri Hamrick, SafeSpace CEO. “We are Over the next 10 years, SafeSpace’s Board of Directors are ready to celebrate the organization’s 40th anniversary of
grateful for the support of the communities we serve SafeSpace expanded to helping victims of domestic violence become survivors on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. at the
and will continue to build upon the impact SafeSpace St. Lucie and Martin Treasure Coast Lexus in Fort Pierce.

Counties and secured its reputation as the local area
Wealth ManageMent experts in providing domestic violence services. Signature
fundraising events including Every Woman Is My Sister,
a gala celebration featuring well-known guest speakers
The Value of Financial Planning sharing their stories of survival and success, and Walk
A Mile In Her Shoes , a prominent and impactful event
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featuring individuals walking one mile in red stilettos,
Financial planning is a Financial Planning Process as well as the opening of a Thrift Shoppe in 2010 helped
crucial step in managing your
financial future. Not only • Identify goals and objectives - Create the foundation of to raise necessary funds and increase awareness about
does it help you see your your financial roadmap. the organization and its mission. Since then, many new
financial situation today, it • Gather information - Complete a questionnaire/fact projects and programs have been implemented such as the
also helps you think about finder with everything to include in your financial plan. Injunction for Protection Program offering legal services
those things you would like • Analyze information - Analyze the information gathered to SafeSpace program participants; Economic Justice/
to do in the next five years, to ensure it is as accurate as possible. The fewer assumptions
ten years, and throughout that go into a financial plan, the better your overall experience Empowerment Program, assisting survivors of domestic
retirement. You spend your will be. violence with financial literacy and independence; and
entire working life saving for • Propose strategies - Evaluate the results provided within a Nursery Room project, an age appropriate space in the
retirement, and it is important your financial plan and see where you stand in relation to your emergency shelter created for moms to spend time with
to set goals for yourself in goals and objectives. Where can you make adjustments within their infant and toddler children.
order to enjoy it. The Stifel your plan? Do you have a balanced portfolio? Can you retire
Wealth Strategist Report can earlier/later? Spend more/less? Perhaps you have overfunded “SafeSpace keeps victims of domestic violence safe
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help you determine if you’re your retirement and can afford to increase your spending goals. and gives them a voice of courage. This birthday bash is
on track toward your goals • Take action - Talk to your financial professional about an opportunity for the community to support the important
and to plan for a comfortable retirement. making modifications as needed and come up with your action work we do as the only certified domestic violence center
plan. in the tri-county area. We hope to continue to garner
Stifel’s Wealth Strategist Report will take a look at your entire • Review and revise - Review and update your financial
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financial situation, including your asset allocation, investable plan yearly or if any life events occur that could change the support in an effort to protect the victims we have yet to
assets, liabilities, future income streams and savings, insurance outcome of the plan. Set a date for yearly meetings to review reach,” said Emmelis Keaney, SafeSpace Board member
needs, current estate plan, and more. We will take everything and update your plan. and 40th Birthday Committee chair.
into consideration and determine strategies and action plans. “It’s been a wonderful community legacy, and we plan
The Wealth Strategist Report will provide you the guidance Things to Address While Creating Your Financial Plan to keep growing and evolving! Our progress and success
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and knowledge needed in order to make responsible financial
decisions. • Are your assets properly allocated in line with your risk in providing so many vital programs and services have
tolerance? been the result of the community coming together to help
Although financial planning can seem daunting, it doesn’t • Are you saving enough? victims of domestic violence find the courage to leave and
have to be. Some may think financial planning is not for them. • Are you contributing enough to your qualified accounts? the empowerment to thrive,” said Tracy Levy, SafeSpace
Perhaps they think they do not have enough income or assets to • Are your goals measurable and realistic? director of development.
be concerned with it; others may say they simply do not have • Do you plan to fund future wedding or education costs for
time for it or do not know where to begin. We all have to start your children? Tickets for the 40th Birthday Bash are $200 per person
somewhere. Whether you’re a beginner just out of college or • Are you properly insured? and must be reserved by Oct. 7. For more information or
you’re 65 and planning to retire in the next five years, financial • Are you using all the benefits available to you through your to secure your attendance, please call (772) 223-2399 or
planning can benefit anyone at any age with any amount of employer? visit www.SafeSpaceFL.org/events.
wealth. • What will happen to your assets after you have passed Sponsorships are currently available for businesses,
away?
We have all heard the question, “What’s your number?” organizations and individuals who want to support the
referring to the amount in taxable and qualified savings one Financial Planning May Help You... mission of SafeSpace. For more information contact
needs to live out their retirement. We also know life is full of • Plan for retirement Janet Farnan-Dyer at (772) 223-2399 or jfarnan-dyer@
changes, and one’s goals may change as they move through life. • Get out of debt safespacefl.org.
It’s imperative to break down your goals to fit your individual • Stay on track SafeSpace appreciates the generous support of its
needs. While there is no one magic number, we can give you • Access your current financial situation, including net
the tools to help get you on the right track to planning for your wmih, cash flow, investments, taxes, etc. sponsors to date, which include: Joe and Margaret
future. • Create shmi-term and long-term goals to pursue your Richebourg Temple, Lichtenberger Foundation, Coleman
overall financial needs Family Foundation, Wong Family Foundation, Bob and
There are many uncertainties that will occur throughout your • Optimize your cash flow Carmen Stork, Keaney Financial Services Corp., St. Lucie
financial plan. Inflation may be higher than you expect, medical • Increase your financial intelligence County Sheriff’s Office, Martin County Sheriff’s Office,
expenses may be higher than anticipated, or perhaps you may • Track your progress toward meeting your financial goals
need to purchase a new car or home in the next five years. This and net worth performance now and throughout retirement Shaun Kelly Feinsinger and Paul J. Feinsinger CPA,
supports the need to break down your goals, and in doing so, you • Strategize action plans for the worst-case scenario Audi Stuart, Patricia Stewart, Joan and Reed Smith, Law
can determine what percent of each goal can be funded along • Plan for an abundant emergency fund Office of Jason D. Berger PA, Joyce and Stephen Page,
the way. • Insure against the unforeseen Carol and Bob Myers, Janie and Jimmie Tighe, Linda and
• Plan for your estate and beneficiaries after your death Ray Hengerer, Tom Bakkedahl, Mickey Hernandez and
A Stifel Wealth Strategist Report will help you quantity and
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define specific goals you would like to achieve throughout your Cindy Dolan, John and Cynthia Kucyk, Richard Boga,
life or even after you have passed. In order to make long-term and Gregory Burke FAIA,NCARB.
financial goal planning achievable, it is important to categorize Stifcl does not provide legal or tax advice. You should consult About SafeSpace
these goals into your needs, wants, and wishes. Your needs may with your legal and tax advisors regarding your particular SafeSpace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that
consist of the cost to cover your bills and put food on the table. situation. operates programs in Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie
Your wants could be those goals you would really like to fund
but that aren’t critical. counties offering victims of domestic violence safety,
support and education, and empowering them to create
The most important steps in the process of creating a financial Article provided by Bob Sander, Senior Vice President/ an independent life free from violence. Emergency shelter
plan are designing a plan that is specific to your goals and Investments, with the Stuart branch of Stifel, who has attained and supportive living programs, 24/7 crisis hotlines, and
objectives, assessing the results, and adjusting your plan as the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP ) designation and the extensive outreach/advocacy services are available for
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needed. Financial planning is not looked at as a one-time event, Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF ) certification. He can
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but rather an ongoing process. You should review and update be reached at (772) 403-8305 or sanderb@stifel.com. Stifel, victims throughout the Treasure Coast. SafeSpace offers
your plan annually or as any life events and situations occur. Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated Member SIPC & NYSE services to all victims of domestic violence and their
Your financial plan should be a helpful guide that will help keep dependents regardless of race, gender, age, religion,
you on the path toward your retirement goals. Contact your political belief, national origin, immigration status,
Stifel Financial Advisor today to discuss your situation and get physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual
you on the right track for your financial future.
orientation or language spoken. To learn more about
SafeSpace, please visit www.safespacefl.org, call (772)
223-2399 or connect with SafeSpace on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/safespacefl.