A Community Safe Haven

04/10/2026

✨ What an inspiring day for Community Safe Haven! ✨

Today was extra special as we enjoyed lunch at BurgerFi—and got to see our friend Catherine hard at work at her job! 💛

There is nothing more motivating than watching our friends succeed in the real world. Seeing Catherine in her workplace, doing such a great job, reminded us all what independence, confidence, and opportunity can look like. We are SO proud of you, Catherine! 🌟

A huge thank you to BurgerFi for creating job opportunities and being a part of a more inclusive community. It truly makes a difference!

04/09/2026

What a BEAUTIFUL day to be outside and getting our hands in the dirt! 🌱☀️

Today at the Moose Lodge and Turtle Hill Farm, we spent time planting onions and potatoes—and wow, the progress is already showing! Seeing our starts begin to grow is such an exciting reminder that hard work, patience, and a little sunshine go a long way. 🌿

From preparing the soil to carefully planting each row, our participants did an amazing job working together, building skills, and enjoying every moment of the fresh air. There’s something so special about growing your own food and watching it come to life right in front of you!

We’re so grateful for spaces like the Moose Lodge and Turtle Hill Farm that allow us to learn, grow, and connect with nature. 💚

Stay tuned… we can’t wait to see what sprouts up next! 🌼

04/06/2026

Today was a GREAT day at Community Safe Haven! 🌸🐣🎶

From creating beautiful cherry blossom artwork in art class with Ms. Huyen, to hands-on animal introductions and loading our incubator for egg hatching, the learning never stopped! And to top it all off—an amazing game of music bingo led by Kate (you crushed it! 🙌).

We love seeing our participants explore, create, and lead with confidence. Days like today are what it’s all about 💛

Great job, team! 👏

Thank you to Carnivore gardens Jennifer Smith for donating our hatching eggs! You made this lesson possible!

04/03/2026

🌸 Calling All Volunteers! 🌸

We are in serious need of volunteers this spring, and we would love your help! Whether you have a few hours or can join us regularly, your time makes a meaningful impact on our participants and our community.

At Community Safe Haven, volunteers help support life skills, social activities, and community outings—and most importantly, bring smiles, encouragement, and connection to our days 💛

If you (or someone you know) have some spare time this season, please reach out. We truly couldn’t do this without our amazing community!

📩 Message us or email: cshaven@outlook.com

04/01/2026

Come join us for a great time Friday at the loudoun visitors center!

03/27/2026

💛 Volunteer Appreciation Post 💛

Today we want to give a very special thank you to Ms. Sharon!

Ms. Sharon, you are truly one of a kind. Your patience is unmatched, and the kindness you show each and every one of our participants does not go unnoticed. You always take the time to make sure everyone feels included, supported, and most importantly—happy.

Your heart for this work shines through in everything you do, and we are so incredibly grateful to have you as part of our Community Safe Haven family.

The world needs more people like you, Ms. Sharon 💫 Thank you for all that you do!

03/27/2026

✨ What a wonderful day in Downtown Leesburg! ✨

Today we practiced our street safety and shopping skills out in the community, and our participants absolutely shined! 🌟

A huge thank you to all of the local shops who welcomed us in and let us bring a little spark to your day 💛 Every interaction is such a meaningful opportunity for our group to build confidence, practice social skills, and work on restaurant etiquette in real-life settings.

And of course… a BIG thank you to Leesburg Diner for feeding us lunch! 🍽️ We will definitely be back!

Supporting local businesses while building independence—there’s nothing better. 🛍️

03/26/2026

Moose lodge Garden prep and weeding day! Our participants aren’t wasting any time! Well done team!

03/26/2026

03/25/2026

Today was a BLAST!!! Amazing weather too! Thank you so much to Laura and David Bell for allowing us to utilize your amazing space! Turtle Hill Farm is going to be legendary!
Check out our beginning and stay tuned for the end products!

03/25/2026

WE ARE SO GRATEFUL ❤️

Because of YOU, we raised $7,931 for Give Choose!!!
$5,000 of check donations and $2,931 of online donations!

Every dollar is going directly back into what matters most—
✨ Recreational therapies (music, art, yoga)
✨ Life-changing opportunities
✨ Scholarships for participants who otherwise couldn’t attend

More than half of our participants are here on scholarship… and that only happens because of this incredible community.

You didn’t just donate—you created opportunities, experiences, friendships, and growth.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in Community Safe Haven and the individuals we serve.

We are just getting started 💛