SAFE Under New Leadership!

“SAFE’s board of directors announced DeBruyn’s hiring in a news release. She intends to start her new position by the end of the month and is relocating to the area.

The release said she is an accomplished nonprofit leader with more than two decades of experience.

Previous positions held include executive director of the Family Justice Center of Georgetown and Horry Counties in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; president and CEO of Right Steps Child Development Centers in Lafayette, Indianna; and executive director of the YWCA of Greater Lafayette, in West Lafayette, Indianna.”

Funding for statewide health initiative uncertain

“A pilot program aimed at improving North Carolinians’ overall health is at risk of shuttering as state lawmakers have currently removed its funding from the proposed 2025-2027 budget.”

Article by The Transylvania Times

SAFE meets state officials to advocate for programs

“Melissa Smith from SAFE recently traveled to Raleigh to meet with State Rep. Mike Clampitt and State Sen. Kevin Corbin to discuss the ongoing needs of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors in Transylvania County and to advocate for continued support of programs that address both immediate crisis and long-term healing.”

Article by The Transylvania Times