Dedicated to saving the precious lives of newborns from the dangers of
abandonment and assisting pregnant girls/women in crisis.
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News from A Safe Haven for Newborns
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Dear Safe Haven for Newborns Friend,
In this issue...
- Where and How You Can Get the A Safe Haven for Newborns Specialty Tag
- 10th Annual A Winter Wonderland in Safe Haven Gala -- October 22
- What We Do and How You Can Help
- Testimonials
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Where & How You Can Get the
Safe Haven for Newborns Specialty Tag
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We are very excited to share with you that in just a couple of weeks, we will offer the Safe Haven for Newborns specialty tag pre-purchase vouchers. Before the State will produce our specialty tags, we need to pre-sell 3,000 Pre-Purchase Vouchers (pledge to buy the speciality tag). We will have 24 months starting the moment the program opens to reach our target threshold. Once we reach 3,000, they (the State of Florida) will produce the specialty tags.
But, we don’t need to wait the 24 months for the new specialty tag. If we reach the 3,000 pre-sold vouchers earlier the new specialty tags will be made. Let’s let the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Tax Collector know we are serious and we want our new tag now by ordering it once it goes on sale.
In the next couple of weeks, we will share with you where and how you can get the Pre-purchase Vouchers. Tell your family and friends, and help us raise funds for the programs Safe Haven for Newborns offers. You will also help raise awareness of what Safe Haven for Newborns does.
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What We Do and How You Can Help |
The Safe Haven for Newborns program is the safety net for girls and women facing an unplanned pregnancy — sometimes their only recourse. Since we began our mission to end infant abandonment over 20 years ago, the one constant we see and hear from the girls/women in distress is that they are afraid, they feel abandoned and they don’t know what is going to happen to them or their baby. A plight that crosses all categories of age, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.
When they reach out and contact A Safe Haven for Newborns, some are towards the end of their pregnancy and the birth is fast approaching. And, because they have been hiding their pregnancy, have had no prenatal care. While others have been thrown out of their family home and have nowhere to go. The stories are as varied as the girls/women in crisis. Those that should protect them have abandoned them.
After receiving the distressed call at the 24/7 confidential help line, Safe Haven Newborns contacts the appropriate agencies, on their behalf. No judgement, no questions asked, and confidential.
Relying on the vast network of agencies Safe Haven for Newborns has partnered with across the state of Florida they go to work to connect the distressed expectant girl/woman with the services they need in their area. Referral to services such as shelter, maternity homes, counseling, health-related issues, providing newborn necessities, help for abuse, suicide prevention, connecting them with Medicaid, or information on adoption. All the services they are referred to and receive are at no cost to them. The services are paid from the monies collected at the fundraising events we have throughout the year; and by the monthly donations of our generous supporters.
Recently, a call came in from a young woman who was weeks away from giving birth and had been hiding her pregnancy. When her family found out, she was asked to leave. In tears, she contacted Safe Haven for Newborns and we made arrangements for her to have a safe place to stay, be seen by a doctor to ensure a safe delivery and a healthy baby. And was referred for counseling and presented with options so she could make an informed decision about what would be best for her and her unborn child. This is just one of over 5,000 similar calls Safe Haven for Newborns receives annually.
We need your help and your support. Will you help and join us on our mission to end the ultimate in infant abuse — abandonment?
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A Winter Wonderland in Safe Haven Gala
Saturday, October 22, 2022
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This year’s gala promises to be our biggest gala yet. We invite you to join us and celebrate with us the lives of 364 newborns. And say hello to Gloria Hope, Kristopher, and Milagros, the first Safe Haven babies and now our hardworking Ambassadors.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Please visit the website to see what is available. While there, you can also purchase your tickets to the event; tables of 10 and single tickets are available. As in previous years, our guests will enjoy lively entertainment, heartfelt stories, a varied silent auction and raffle items, plus music and dancing.
And, speaking about the silent auction, the hard-working silent auction team is busy procuring exciting items for our guests. They already have tickets to a Heat game, Air pods, works of art, jewelry, handbags, and a Caribbean get-a-way just to mention a few. If you would like to donate to the silent auction, the team is looking for gift certificates to area restaurants, spa services, vacation destination packages, theater tickets, as well as monetary donations. Just visit the Gala Silent Auction Donation form.
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Thank you for being there for my son and his birth mom when they needed emergency medical care and emotional support. He is 11 now, completely healthy, happy, smart and a force for truth, justice and compassion in our family and at his school.
- G.
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I want to thank you for what you have done for me. I really, really appreciate it. You are saving lives. I know God will continue to bless you and guide you along the way. You have helped me during my very difficult time and have made a difference in my life. I want to tell young girls, if you are pregnant and meed help, call A Safe Haven for Newborns. It is confidential. They are very kind and will not judge you. Please, Please help this wonderful program, any amount will be appreciated.
- A.
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My husband and I were blessed to adopt a safe haven baby. Our precious gift has bought so much joy into a life. He is truly a jewel that we believe the Lord provided for us. I would love to volunteer with the Safe Haven Program, especially since I am a witness to the blessing of this program
- P.E.D.
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Your help is greatly needed.
Please consider supporting our mission through
monetary donations, in-kind donations, and the donation of your time.
For more information and how you can help, please visit our webpage.
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A Safe Haven for Newborns website
is now available in Spanish too.
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24/7 Helpline -- Confidential & Multilingual
Florida Helpline - 1-877-767-2229
National Helpline - 1-844-767-2229
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The Gloria M. Silverio Foundation 501(c)3 | 305-882-1304 x103 |
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