October

October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Staff, Volunteers and Board of Directors of Safe Space would like to take a moment to thank the Butte Community and all the individuals and organizations that contributed so much.

To the following individuals, we are deeply grateful:

Chief Executive Paul Babb for Proclaiming DV awareness month in Butte-Silver Bow County.
Sheriff John Walsh, Officer Dan Murphy and the dedicated men and women of the Butte Police Department for all their continued hard work and dedication in working with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

The Acoma Restaurant staff and Lyle and Katie Nalivka for hosting our “Officer of the Year” luncheon and donating dinner for two to the officer.

Judy Fisher for donating her time to hold her “Rebuilding After Your Relationship Ends” Workshops, free of charge, at the Butte Plaza Mall.

Alana Ferko and the Butte Plaza Mall for their continued support and for once again hosting “The Silent Witness Exhibit” and “Hands Are Not For Hurting” workshop in which area children signed a pledge to be non-violent.

Melissa Hansen and the cast and crew of The Same Difference Inclusive Theatre Company for their presentation of “The Illustrated Woman” with proceeds going to benefit Safe Space.

Lisa O’Connell - for the endless hours and creative approach you dedicated to raising community awareness. Samantha, Willow, Arissa, Katlynn, Meghan, Ceara and Molly O’Connell for all you help.

Vicki Amundson and the Silent Witness Initiative for once again providing us with their powerful exhibit to assist in raising awareness in our community.

All the volunteers who helped set up and take down the Silent Witness exhibit; Jori and Geno Liva, Kirk, Jason, Lana and Jeanie Petersen, Julie Powers and Melissa Crosby. Doug Rubick, Kate Heiken, Dan Baum, Ty Gill, Casey Shea, Ross Wilkerson, Jordan Lay, Jacob Aisenbrey, Kyle Ashley and Don Pfeifer from the AADE ( American Association of Drilling Engineers) & SPE ( Society of Petroleum Engineers).

Kathryn Hurzeler and Americorps Volunteers for holding our “Hands Are Not For Hurting” Workshop; Kirsten Howells, Daneta Michalsky, Brandie Gould and Nicole Miller.