Creating a Community of Love and Support

“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” – Mother Theresa

True love is harmonious, love is forgiveness; love is trust and understanding, love is a commitment to stand in solidarity in good times and bad. Love is expressed by what we say and more importantly by what we do.

At A Safe Haven, we believe that the greatest force in the world is the power of love. It is out of love for our family, friends and all mankind, that we all arrive each day passionately prepared to commit our time and energy to improving the lives of others. It is out of this same commitment and love that our donors and partners give joyously to support our mission of empowering others.

Homelessness is often misunderstood. Sadly, we know that it is human nature to judge. However, by opening our hearts and minds, and by taking a moment to look at someone in need with a lens of compassion, we learn every day that each of our residents has a story of pain and despair. Sometimes all it takes as a first step is a little nurturing, and yes, sometimes a little ‘tough love’ to help them re-discover their value and to learn to love themselves again.

Science tells us that positive outcomes in recovery are intrinsically linked to human attachment. The ability to form bonds, feel understood, and relate to those around us are some of the most basic human needs- and essential to living a fulfilling life. That is why we work so hard to surround our residents with a team made up of not only experienced and professionally trained people, but also the kindest people in the world, while providing safe and inviting living space. True healing is about a lot more than a roof and a bed; it is about the community of love we are able to create. I am so proud to say that for over 22 years we have been working to support our community’s most vulnerable individuals, by supplying them with housing; and by surrounding them with a loving atmosphere.

It is my hope that through our loving actions combined with yours that we are able to continually inspire people everywhere to join us and to share their love for humanity through service and support. You never know, perhaps by uniting in unconditional love for mankind, we may actually unlock the ‘key’ to widespread happiness!