Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center

“Quite honestly, we were amazed to have received word back from the IRS so quickly. From the day the application packet and filing fees were mailed to the IRS, it took less than 20 days to get an affirmative answer back," reports Barry Fain, a founder and member of SafeHarbor's board of directors.

"Since we began the effort to establish this center to serve child-victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse and severe neglect, our pace has been fast and furious. But, that is a great thing in our eyes," notes Fain.  "Our board members and volunteers have performed wonderfully with such a quick succession of events.  We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated and involved group working for the children in the four counties we are here to serve," adds Donna Koester, president of SafeHarbor’s board of directors.

In addition to the receipt of the nonprofit status with the IRS, SafeHarbor's board will get a donation from First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson City. The church recently held its annual yard sale to benefit local mission projects, including SafeHarbor Child Advocacy Center. Based on past years' sales, SafeHarbor expects to receive approximately $3,500 from First Presbyterian this year.  However, the actual figure will not be determined for a couple of weeks.  Speaking on the church’s support, Fain notes, "We are extremely grateful for First Presbyterian's faith in our efforts and desire to support our organization service of child-victims of abuse in the four county district."

During Old Time Saturday in Jefferson City and First Presbyterian's annual yard sale, SafeHarbor maintained informational booths at the yard sale and at the festival downtown, to distribute literature and answer questions for passersby. "We received a very positive response at both locations.”

To learn more about SafeHarbor Child Advocacy Center, visit www.SafeHarborCAC.com or call Koester at 453-2638 or Fain at 471-1898.