From the Director...

After a busy summer of having a full shelter and high demand for our services, it is great to take some time to sit back and reflect on successes and challenges of our programs and clients.  In my position I often wonder the best way to convey to our supporters the massive difference they are making every day.  Due to our need for confidentiality we can’t send out an email that says: today on July 11th a mother with three children came to our shelter, and with tears in her eyes said “thank you so much, you just saved our lives”.  We can’t write the numerous true stories of women who have survived the unimaginable, and how over time we have the honor of watching them begin to smile again, to laugh, to speak their truth, and move forward to live a life free of abuse.  It is a difficult journey that is often filled with heartbreak, courage, and grace.  For more notes from the Director, click here.

What Every Teacher Should Know About Teen Dating Violence

As a teacher, you may see children who experience domestic violence at home, or teens who are in abusive dating relationships themselves. Domestic and dating violence aren't really that different. Every case is unique, but the general elements and dynamics of relationship violence are the same, regardless of the situation. According to Liz Claiborne Inc., 57% of American teens know peers who have been physically, sexually or verbally abused. A current issue in dating abuse among teens is cell phone abuse. Teens will constantly call or text their partners as a means of surveillance and control. The messages range from “checking in” constantly to sending threatening and/or explicit messages. For more information about how to support a victim, click here.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

All events are free and open to the public!

Oct. 18th HAVEN’s 33rd Birthday Party
Baxter Hotel, 5pm-7pm Stop by to meet our new Executive Director and donate a present from our wishlist. Refreshments will be served.

Oct. 20th VOICE Center/ HAVEN Domestic Violence Speak Out
MSU SUB Ballroom C 6pm-7:30pm Share your experiences with domestic violence or honor those who have in a confidential and supportive space.

Oct. 22nd Chalk the Walk
USBank 11am-1pm Join us on Main St. Bozeman as we cover the sidewalks with positive messages about respect, healthy relationships, friendship, compassion and kindness. Bring the whole family! 

Oct. 23rd HAVEN Trivia Night
406 Brewing Company 5pm-7pm Grab a friend and your thinking cap for a night of trivia with DJ Missy O’Malley. Hang out with the best non-profit supporters in the valley! Donations are suggested.

Community Collaborations

THANK YOU!
First Security Bank for choosing HAVEN as a recipient of their Blue Jeans Friday. United Way, The Finkels and Gilhousen Family Foundation for their generous grants. Prudential Montana Real Estate for volunteering to stain our fence. Baja Fresh  for donating a portion of a menu item to HAVEN.  Baker St. for choosing HAVEN as the recipient of 5% of the sales on the 5th of December. OktoberFest for donating a portion of the proceeds to HAVEN. For more shout outs, click here.

And so much more!

There's more Happening at HAVEN! Check out our Service Spotlight, Volunteer Spotlight, Drop and Trot Wrap Up, Wish List, Ways to Get Involved, and New Staff and Board Members.