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For Immediate Release
May 20 2017
Contact:
Olivia Fairleigh
972.965.9390
oliviagfairleigh@gmail.com
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George Strait to join The Safe Haven at Austinites Against Trafficking
AUSTIN, Texas–– The Safe Haven will be joined by legendary country artist George Strait at this years Austinites Against Trafficking hosted by the City of Austin at Mercury Hall in Austin on May 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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The event will be a benefit for victims of human trafficking and also act as a fundraiser for The Safe Haven. Strait will be performing after the event and hosting a fundraiser of his own benefiting various Austin trafficking support groups. This will be The Safe Havens third year sponsoring the event after wild success last year with over $50,000 in donations and attendance levels over 10,000.
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"This cause is very dear to me and I'm happy to be apart of it this year. I hope we can all come together against this horrible issue and remind those affected that they aren't alone. I admire the work of The Safe Haven and the Austin Police Department for their tireless efforts against trafficking", said Strait.
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The event will be providing informational materials on human trafficking as well as a special "See Something, Say Something" conference by the APD on what to do if you see someone that might need help. Local Austin vendors will be on-site with food and beverages for participants, as well as activities for the family like crafts and games.
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For more information on the event contact Olivia Fairleigh, founder of The Safe Haven at oliviagfairleigh@gmail.com or contact the event's coordinator, Spencer Cain, at spenceratx@gmail.com. Visit the events site at austinitesagainsttrafficking.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 17 2021
Contact:
Olivia Fairleigh
972.965.9390
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The Safe Haven looking for new hires at Bobcat Career Prep Event
SAN MARCOS, Texas–– The Safe Haven (TSH) will be a sponsor at this year's Bobcat Career Prep Event hosted by Texas State University. The organization will be on the search to hire several new Texas State PR graduates to join their fast growing team. Drop off your resume at the event taking place from 1-5 p.m. in the LBJ Ballroom on December 4.
“Our team is growing everyday, and we need people that are ready to work with the skills necessary to drive our organization forward,” Olivia Fairleigh, TSH Founder said. “We’ve had great experience with Texas State graduates before, and we look forward to connecting with more at the Bobcat Career Prep Event.”
The Safe Haven will be supplying media kits to those interested with further information on the group and what we do. Those interested in working for the organization will be able to talk to the leadership team as well as interns who were hired at the event last year.
Those looking for more information on The Safe Haven and their work can visit their website at https://oliviagfairleigh.wixsite.com/thesafehaven, or on social media at TheSafeHaven on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
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The Safe Haven is a non-profit committed to the rehabilitation of human trafficking victims through community and encouragement. We rebuild and restore the skills necessary for our members to regain the confidence to reenter society and get their identity back. For more information visit, https://oliviagfairleigh.wixsite.com/thesafehaven
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 25 2021
Contact:
Olivia Fairleigh
Press
972.965.9390
Miley Cyrus and Stevie Nicks to hold concert benefiting The Safe Haven and Thorn
SAN MARCOS, Texas–– Musical legends Miley Cyrus and Stevie Nicks are partnering with The Safe Haven and Thorn for a benefit concert and slam poetry event to raise awareness for the organizations at Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar in Austin on Saturday, Oct 30 at 8 p.m.
Both Cyrus and Nicks will be performing at the event making it their final stop in their world tour. The event will also include spoken poetry by The Safe Haven and Thorn members sharing their stories on human trafficking and how the programs have assisted them. Cyrus and Nicks will be holding a fundraiser for the event with a projected goal of $5,000 for each organization.
“The work being done by both of these organizations is very important to me,” said Cyrus. “As a survivor of sexual abuse at the age of 13, I’m continously inspired and motivated by the men and women in these groups. I’m looking forward to putting on a damn good show while raising awareness for a very serious problem in this world.”
The event itself is free of an admission charge, though monetary donations for each organization are strongly encouraged with a donation booth located at the will call stand. Those looking for more information on the event or how to volunteer can visit https://www.thorn.org and https://oliviagfairleigh.wixsite.com/thesafehaven.
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The Safe Haven is a non-profit committed to the rehabilitation of human trafficking victims through community and encouragement. We rebuild and restore the skills necessary for our members to regain the confidence to reenter society and get their identity back. For more information visit, https://oliviagfairleigh.wixsite.com/thesafehaven
Thorn are the Digital Defenders of Children, previously known as DNA Foundation, is an international anti-human trafficking organization that works to address the sexual exploitation of children. For more information, visit www.thorn.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 5 2021
Contact:
Olivia Fairleigh
Press
972-965-9390
The Safe Haven Group to hold donation drive
SAN MARCOS, Texas–– The Safe Haven Group will hold an arts festival and donation drive at Sewell Park
to raise awareness for human trafficking in surrounding cities Saturday, September 9 at 2 p.m.
The event will include live poetry, art experiences, music and handmade goods by Safe Haven members
to give back to San Marcos in an effort to raise donations for the group. Informational materials and
fact sheets on human trafficking will also be provided. All profits and donations will feed directly back
into the group to continue to provide the resources needed to support its members and staff.
“We want to celebrate and uplift our community members through art and creativity. Through this donation
drive, we’re able to give back to the city and raise awareness around a problem most people aren’t very
informed on in the best way possible,” said Abbie Amsler, co-founder of The Safe Haven.
Donations will help provide resources for the group like counseling services, educational tools and
programs and much more. They are requesting items like new or gently used clothing and shoes, feminine
hygiene products, baby wipes, soap, toothbrushes, hair care products, children's clothing, books and
anything else that could be used to enrich the program.
For more information on the donation drive and how become a volunteer, or about The Safe Haven Group,
visit ttps://oliviagfairleigh.wixsite.com/thesafehaven or follow us on social media at TheSafeHaven on Instagram,
Twitter and Facebook.
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The Safe Haven is a non-profit committed to the rehabilitation of human trafficking victims through community and encouragement. We rebuild and restore the skills necessary for our members to regain the confidence to reenter society and get their identity back. For more information visit, https://oliviagfairleigh.wixsite.com/thesafehaven