ARISH

01/06/2026

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Rose Potts.
Today we celebrate you, your beautiful spirit, and the love you continue to pour into this world. Your life and light became the inspiration behind ARISH, and your legacy lives on through every life we touch. We honor you today and always—gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. 💐✨

01/01/2025

As we step into a new year, we thank God for His grace and guidance throughout the past year. We are truly blessed for His unfailing love and the many opportunities to grow in faith and service.

May this year bring you closer to God’s purpose for your life, filled with His peace, hope, and joy. May His presence guide you in every decision, and may you experience His abundant blessings in all that you do.

Let us enter this new year with hearts full of gratitude, ready to reflect His love to those around us. We pray that 2025 brings you strength, growth, and unwavering faith.

Wishing you a blessed and joyful New Year, filled with His love and grace.

Happy New Year from A.R.I.S.H.!

09/08/2024

We’re thrilled to share that members of our team had the opportunity to watch the inspiring Christian film The Forge together. 🎬

It was a moving experience that sparked deep reflection and meaningful conversations among us. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a heartening and uplifting film!

09/05/2024

Our team recently hosted our first fundraising effort where we sold Papa John’s Pizza discount cards and Poppin Popcorn flavored popcorns. A huge thanks to everyone who supported through purchases or donations!! We were able to surpass our goal by a whopping $500!

Keep and eye out for our next fundraiser coming soon!!

Every dollar that we raise brings us one step closer to opening our first residential home where we can provide a loving and nurturing environment for those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities!!

For more information on how you can donate please visit our website https://www.asafehaven4u.org/donations

09/03/2024

Meet the members of our team! Today we’d like to highlight Becky Blake who is the CPR (Chief of People Resources) for A Rose in Safe Haven.

Taken from her bio on asafehaven4u.org - “I left my job at Chick-Fil-A in 2020 after working there for 16 years, where I had the pleasure of working alongside my dear friend and coworker, Ms. Rose, of who’s memory A.R.I.S.H. was inspired by. Throughout my time at Chick-Fil-A, I gained valuable experience in customer service and management, but my greatest joy came from serving people with a smile and making their day just a little bit brighter.”

You can read more about Becky under the “CPR” tab on our website!

08/31/2024

08/31/2024

Meet the members of our team! Today we’d like to highlight Iris Clowney who is the Secretary for A Rose in Safe Haven.

From Iris - “My name is Iris. I love helping others and always have. That is why I was a nursing assistant for many years! God blesses me every day with new mercies. Me being a part of A.R.I.S.H. is my way to help others and do what I love doing.”

You can see Iris and the other members of our team on our website asafehaven4u.org!

08/27/2024

Meet the members of our team! Today we’d like to highlight Nathan Ford who is the Assistant Treasurer for A Rose in Safe Haven.

From his bio on asafehaven4u.org - “Despite being born with Cerebral Palsy, I am independent and driven. I joined A.R.I.S.H. as not only a board member but an Assistant Treasurer to show that regardless of my disability I am capable and able to work and do any and all things I put my mind to. I am here to support and advocate for people that may look like me to ensure we are respected, cared for, and not overlooked.”

You can read more about Nathan under the “board” tab on our website!

08/23/2024

Meet the members of our team! Today we’d like to highlight Bernadette Fedd who is the Treasurer for A Rose in Safe Haven.

From her bio on asafehaven4u.org -
“I have compassion for people and my heart is filled with love. The greatest gift of all is love and to always treat people how you would want to be treated. Matthew 22:37-39 Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your GOD with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.”

You can read more about Bernadette under the “board” tab on our website!

08/21/2024

Meet the members of our team! Today we’d like to highlight Michele Shipley-Pindell who was Ms. Rose’s caretaker and is now the founder and CEO of A Rose in Safe Haven.

From her bio on asafehave4u.org -
“At a very young age my heart was filled with passion to care for others. I was very honored to meet Rose, she became my friend. She became my Big Sister (Family). When Rose passed away, GOD pressed upon my heart to continue providing the refuge that she found with me. Providing a safe shelter for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities or impairments.”

You can read more about Michele under the CEO tab on our website!

08/20/2024

Pictures of our beautiful Rose!

08/19/2024

A Rose in Safe Haven is a non profit organization who's goal is to improve the lives of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing residential and supported living services. We are dedicated to providing positive living environments where healthy, engaged, empowered people can feel valued, respected, and supported while in our care. Our people can improve their quality of life and take dignity in their independence. We believe that providing opportunities and support for health and wellness, education, and community engagement will help those with disabilities reach their full potential and access opportunities to live well.

We are still in the beginning stages of our organization and are fundraising in order to purchase a home to take in residents and offer them a nurturing and loving living environment. For more information and ways to donate please visit us at asafehaven4u.org