Beth Bonniwell with Safe Harbor’s Kathleen Demro
Kate Hall, founder of Richmondmom.com, and all of us associated with Richmondmom.com have long been advocates of Safe Harbor – an organization created to support women and children coming from domestic violence situations.
We are excited to recognize Beth Bonniwell for her incredible advocacy for women through the Henrico Division of Police! Thanks to people like Beth, and organizations like The Altria Group Distribution Company, women have more help to escape the horrors of domestic violence.
Safe Harbor is an organization that helps men, women and children experiencing domestic violence (and sexual violence too). Their services are accessible to anyone dealing with these issues. Men who are victims of domestic violence really struggle to seek help as do other groups who are traditionally under-served such as Latino survivors, survivors who are LGBT-identified, older survivors, and others – but Safe Harbor is a safe place for everyone and anyone. Richmondmom.com applauds Safe Harbor for the work they do!
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Beth Bonniwell was honored with the 2013 Beacon of Hope award in a ceremony held Thursday, October 17 at Confederate Hills Recreation Center. The Altria Group Distribution Company was also recognized for their contributions to Safe Harbor’s Safe Houses program.
Beth Bonniwell has served as an advocate for those impacted by sexual and domestic violence while also working to enhance our community’s response to these issues. She is currently employed by the Henrico Division of Police and has also worked at Greater Richmond SCAN, VCU School of Social Work and Chesterfield County Community Corrections.
The Altria Group Distribution Company has provided countless hours of service to beautify Safe Harbor’s Safe Houses and to assist the residents. This group consistently goes “above and beyond” to support those residing in Safe Harbor’s emergency shelter.
Hope Sponsors for the event were Car Pool and Pella. Henrico County Board of Supervisor Frank Thorton sponsored the space for the event.
