2017 Statistics
Men Housed -274
Men Employed - 224
Meals Served - 68,797
Taxes Paid - $151,160.40
Child Support Paid - $33,303.75
Currently
Men Housed - 85
Men Employed - 67
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Letter from the Director - Charles Sims
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God has truly blessed Safe Harbor of Memphis with a continuous triumph in our endeavors. It is with great pleasure that we share the amazing news that Safe Harbor has maintained an occupancy of full capacity during this quarter. We are really excited to share that we are maintaining a steady employment rate of 90% full time employment. This 90% is a not only working, but working full time!
More important than our Back to Work Program is our faith, which has continued strong through God's power. We have continued to lead men to a life centered around Christ's love and acceptance.
We are abundantly proud of our graduates! So far this quarter we have had 6 men do the work and graduate our program. These graduates have begun their new life journey through stable environments and with the tools they've acquired they have broken their shackles of their addiction. We could never put into words the great joy we feel seeing a man reach new pinnacles of sobriety and responsibility, allowing once raw wounds to be healed and broken families reunited. A father returning to his children, a husband fulfilling his responsibilities, and a man becoming self sufficient are the greatest gifts a person in our field can hope for.
Safe Harbor of Memphis is thankful for our partnerships and community involvement, which is ever expanding. Our friends at Harbor House, Christ Community & Alliance Health Care have embraced us as an ally. Through mutual support we are able to help more in need than ever. Most recently a partnership with the University of Tennessee Dental School is giving us the opportunity to supply our men with dental cleaning and x-rays!
As God continues to bless Safe Harbor we want to say thank you to all those that support us. Every donation is appreciated and every gift given is a blessing that is used to truly change an individual's life. We will continue to persevere and reach out to those who are in most need.
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A message from our Director of Operations - Kenny Lane
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As we are going into our 4
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quarter I want to say how blessed Safe Harbor has been this year. We have had more graduations than ever, we have been given the wonderful opportunity to work with some of the greatest corporate partners, been humbled by the donations that have come in and have seen so many lives transformed.
Safe Harbor added a new location in Erin, TN earlier this year. The Grand Opening was held July 10, in which the Mayor, City Officials, Partners & Staff of Safe Harbor cities attended. We were also proud to see family members of our clients there to tour the newest facility and learn more about the day to day operations of Safe Harbor. I want to thank all of the staff and clients for the work and long hours they put in to seeing that everything was ready for that day. We look forward to serving Erin, TN and surrounding communities for many years to come.
I would like to congratulate the directors of each city for the success they have had this year. With our graduation numbers rising all the time, I know that we are getting closer to the goal of having a Man of God in every home. I don’t know what else God has in store for Safe Harbor as we go into the end of 2018, but I stand with everyone else here and wait with an open heart.
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Safe Harbor of Memphis’ Chaplain Joe noticed a gentleman was in need of some shoes and clothing, so he blessed him with a care package. Items included a new pair of tennis shoes, socks, underwear and new shirts. We appreciate Chaplain Joe’s desire to help others. We are truly blessed!!!
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Partner of the Quarter - Family Dollar Warehouse
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Family Dollar Warehouse, located in West Memphis, currently employs over 20 clients through our Reliable / Faithworks Program. Family Dollar constantly looks for ways to ensure that the clients not only have a good paying job. They also go above and beyond to change their schedule to give the clients an opportunity to be able to get some much needed rest and the opportunity to be able to make their classes. This ensures that clients are able to make their classes so they can not only be able to go full time, but to be able to graduate on time.
They have allowed several clients to take days off to take care of some personal issues and the management team there is very understanding. They do whatever it takes to make sure that our clients are well taken care of in all aspects of their lives. Their goal for our clients is to help them get back on their feet by giving them the opportunity to become full time employees for Family Dollar.
Thank you for all the time and effort you have put into making this partnership a success for the clients that you employ.
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Please make plans to attend and join us in Fall Revival and celebration for what God has done and is going to do for Memphis!
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Client Testimony - Tom Ward
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"My name is Tom Ward. April 2, 2018 was the day God sent me into a whole new direction. I was always a nice young man, but I also danced with the devil. I was very insecure within myself, looking for love in all the wrong places. Using drugs to escape my problems, living in fear, thinking if I can survive in this world through self will. I was wrong.
Safe Harbor has taught me a lot about myself. I learned how to love myself. I also have gotten closer to God and decided to put all of my trust in Him. One thing Safe Harbor has taught me is discipline. I'm not to fond of it, but discipline is necessary. God has pointed me into the right direction and I'm taking full advantage of this program. I was a wreck before, but thanks to Safe Harbor I am a changed man."
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Safe Harbor of Memphis is very proud of Chapel 1, as they’ve done an excellent job keeping their dorm clean during the month of June.
They were rewarded with a trip to Cordova Bowling Alley and Domino’s Pizza. We appreciate the effort these men put forth!
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Safe Harbor of Memphis had a great time July 4th with all you can eat Bar-B-Q Chicken, Grilled Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Spaghetti with meat balls, Potatoes Salad, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Cold Slaw, Cakes & Pies, Pool Tournament and more!
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We are excited about our Celebration Sundays at Safe Harbor! Third Sunday of each month at 6 pm we will celebrate Graduations, Client of the Month & Reliable Client of the Month. This is open for clients’ families to attend as well.
Below are pics from September's Celebration Sunday
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Celebration Sunday in Memphis was a success with six graduations! (From left to right - Michael Orr, Kenneth Harvey, Samuel Blair, William Right. Michael Wiggins & Terrance Thomas not pictured.)
Two were awarded Client of the Month. Kenneth Tucker & Timothy Vickers.
Twelve birthday celebrations this month as well! Happy Birthday to all!!!
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The Opioid Epidemic that is ravaging our country...
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“Sitting at the Memphis Airport waiting for my flight to Washington, D.C. to represent Safe Harbor at a Conference on the Opioid Epidemic that is ravaging our country. This is an extreme “Honor” to have been invited by the White House to attend this Conference and cause the “Light” to shine a little brighter upon this great company that we get to serve God in and through.
My thought of the day is: “ Remain humble and thankful because humility and thankfulness prepares you for honors. Pride and Arrogance prepares us for destruction and falls. We have the privilege to choose the path we walk. We really never know everything God is working out and preparing for us. Choose God today...."
Safe Travels Pastor Ron from all of us at Safe Harbor!
We are excited to hear about the conference and how we here at Safe Harbor can help even more. We will be sure to share more information in the 4th quarter newsletter!
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