Safelight to celebrate 40th birthday at Horse Show Farm
By Lightning Reports, Published: August 31, 2024
Since 1984, Safelight has been serving survivors of interpersonal violence, abuse and exploitation in Henderson County.
“Thank you to our incredible board members, donors, volunteers, partners, and community leaders. Thank you for believing in what we do,” Lauren Wilkie, Safelight’s executive director, said in a news release. “You are all a part of this journey, helping us change over 45,000 people's lives since 1984. Your support has paid off as we now celebrate 40 years!”
The free event features live music from Finkelstein Three, charcuterie, cake, s’mores and more. The event is free and suitable for all ages.
Safelight sponsors include Stuller Power Solutions, Champion Comfort Experts, Advent Health, Relocate 828, Horizon Heat & Air, UNC Health Pardee, Dunlap Construction and Southern Alarm and Security. The fortieth Birthday Celebration sponsors Blue Ridge Cabinet Connection, DuraLine Imaging, The Edwards family, Engel & Volkers Real Estate, HomeTrust Bank, Horse Shoe Farm, Marked Tree Vineyard, Mr. Rooter Plumbing, Mountain Credit Union, ShareWell Coffee Company, Sugar Hollow Solar and Two Men and a Truck.