Page 4 - Martin Downs Bulletin - October '19

Page 4, Martin Downs

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SafeSpace Celebrates 40 Years Woman Is My Sister, a

Of Saving And Changing gala celebration featuring
well-known guest speakers
Lives sharing their stories of
survival and success,
To celebrate the organization’s 40th anniversary of and Walk A Mile In Her
helping victims of domestic violence become survivors, Shoes , a prominent and
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SafeSpace along with presenting sponsors Joe and impactful event featuring
Margaret Richebourg Temple, will be hosting a birthday individuals walking one
bash event including cocktails, dinner, entertainment and mile in red stilettos, as well
a chance to win some unique prizes on Saturday, Oct. 19, as the opening of a Thrift
at 6 p.m. at Treasure Coast Lexus in Fort Pierce. Shoppe in 2010 helped to
“We are excited to celebrate SafeSpace’s four decades raise necessary funds and
of transforming lives for the better and look forward increase awareness about
to sharing this milestone with the many donors and the organization and its
volunteers who help to make the important work we do mission. Since then, many
possible,” said Terri Hamrick, SafeSpace CEO. “We are new projects and programs
grateful for the support of the communities we serve and have been implemented
will continue to build upon the impact SafeSpace has such as the Injunction for
made on the Treasure Coast.” Protection Program offering
When SafeSpace was founded in Indian River County legal services to SafeSpace SafeSpace’s Board of Directors are ready to celebrate the organization’s 40th anniversary
in October 1979, it was the beginning of an incredible program participants; of helping victims of domestic violence become survivors on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. at
journey to provide safety and support to thousands of E c ono m i c Just i c e / the Treasure Coast Lexus in Fort Pierce.
domestic violence victims and their children. A 24-hour Empowerment Program,
hotline and an emergency shelter were established within assisting survivors of domestic violence with financial sponsors to date, which include: Joe and Margaret
the first year. Over the next 10 years, SafeSpace expanded literacy and independence; and a Nursery Room project, Richebourg Temple, Lichtenberger Foundation, Coleman
to St. Lucie and Martin Counties and secured its reputation an age appropriate space in the emergency shelter created Family Foundation, Wong Family Foundation, Bob and
as the local area experts in providing domestic violence for moms to spend time with their infant and toddler Carmen Stork, Keaney Financial Services Corp., St. Lucie
services. Signature fundraising events including Every children. County Sheriff’s Office, Martin County Sheriff’s Office,
“SafeSpace keeps victims of domestic violence safe Shaun Kelly Feinsinger and Paul J. Feinsinger CPA,
and gives them a voice of courage. This birthday bash is Audi Stuart, Patricia Stewart, Joan and Reed Smith, Law
CLub News an opportunity for the community to support the important Office of Jason D. Berger PA, Joyce and Stephen Page,
Carol and Bob Myers, Janie and Jimmie Tighe, Linda and
work we do as the only certified domestic violence center
in the tri-county area. We hope to continue to garner Ray Hengerer, Tom Bakkedahl, Mickey Hernandez and
Use DNA To Explore support in an effort to protect the victims we have yet to Cindy Dolan, John and Cynthia Kucyk, Richard Boga,
and Gregory Burke FAIA,NCARB.
reach,” said Emmelis Keaney, SafeSpace Board member
Your Family Tree With and 40th Birthday Committee chair. About SafeSpace
SafeSpace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that
“It’s been a wonderful community legacy, and we plan
The Martin County to keep growing and evolving! Our progress and success operates programs in Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie
counties offering victims of domestic violence safety,
in providing so many vital programs and services have
Genealogical Society been the result of the community coming together to help support and education, and empowering them to create
victims of domestic violence find the courage to leave and an independent life free from violence. Emergency shelter
Have you had your DNA tested? Millions of the empowerment to thrive,” said Tracy Levy, SafeSpace and supportive living programs, 24/7 crisis hotlines, and
people have, and they’re using the results to trace director of development. extensive outreach/advocacy services are available for
their ancestry and connect with living relatives. Tickets for the 40th Birthday Bash are $200 per person victims throughout the Treasure Coast. SafeSpace offers
Sometimes, however, the results can be confusing. and must be reserved by Oct. 7. For more information or services to all victims of domestic violence and their
The Martin County Genealogical Society (MCGS) to secure your attendance, please call (772) 223-2399 or dependents regardless of race, gender, age, religion,
invites you to learn more about this useful genealogy visit www.SafeSpaceFL.org/events. political belief, national origin, immigration status,
tool at its October meeting. Sponsorships are currently available for businesses, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual
Presenting “DNA Explained,” genealogist organizations and individuals who want to support the orientation or language spoken. To learn more about
Janet Hunter will examine how autosomal DNA is mission of SafeSpace. For more information contact SafeSpace, please visit www.safespacefl.org, call (772)
inherited and how it affects DNA sharing between Janet Farnan-Dyer at (772) 223-2399 or jfarnan-dyer@ 223-2399 or connect with SafeSpace on Facebook at
relatives. She’ll discuss the chromosome browser safespacefl.org. www.facebook.com/safespacefl.
tool and what it can – and cannot – tell us about SafeSpace appreciates the generous support of its
shared DNA segments. Hunter also will review the
process of triangulation which can help identify the +
ancestors who contributed a specific DNA segment. Locally Sourced Produce
An amateur genealogist for 19 years, Hunter
serves as secretary of the Indian River Genealogical
Society. She first delved into genetic genealogy Organic and Gourmet Food and Country Store
with a Y-DNA test in 2009. She currently manages
Y-DNA, mitochondrial and autosomal test results for
several family members at multiple testing sites. A
retired programmer and systems analyst, Hunter has
a bachelor’s degree in computer science. Buy Local....
Free and open to the public, the meeting is 1 to 3
p.m., Oct. 18 at Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Eat Better....
Road in Stuart. Light refreshments will be served. Leave with a smile....
In addition to its monthly meetings – where local
and national experts speak about how to explore
your family roots – the society offers a variety of
services at the Genealogy Room in the Blake Library
which is manned by MCGS volunteers all year long.
For more information about membership, activities
and services go to mcgsfl.org, visit the Genealogy
Room or call Lisa Tompson, MCGS president, (772)
888-2422.
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Leave the
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• Local Coffee
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