🍁 Safe & Sound Ministries — September Newsletter

💛 A Night of Generosity That Changed Everything

Because of your kindness, our September 10 Silent Auction & Community Celebration raised over $23,000. This is one of the most impactful nights in our ministry’s history, and the ripple effects began immediately! Your generosity allowed us to:

• Begin interviewing for a Case Manager, expanding the support we can offer residents.
  
• Provide emergency help for two urgent situations:
• • A homeless couple received several nights in a hotel while they worked on longer‑term solutions.
  • One of our medically fragile friends avoided an electricity shutoff during a season of repeated hospital stays.
    
• Sign the lease on our third Safe & Sound home — a new place of stability, dignity, and belonging for vulnerable adults in our community. Say "Hello" to our Franklin House!

Watch our newsletter and Facebook page for your invitation to a housewarming/ribbon cutting in November!

Your giving didn’t just raise money — it raised hope!

🎨 "Gethsemane" by Keanna — Our Highest Bid Item!

One of the most joyful moments of the night was watching Keanna’s original painting become the highest bid item at $400.
Her creativity continues to inspire our community, and we’re so proud of her growth, courage, and artistry. This painting was inspired by Keanna's journey through dark times when the Lord reminded her that He is well-acquainted with sorrow, that He is with her, and that there is always Light to be found!

📣 Stay Connected & Get Involved!

Things are moving quickly here at Safe & Sound Ministries! Here are some great ways to keep up on all of our news:

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🤝 Volunteer With Us — Especially for Our Big Move!
We’ll be moving into our new home the first week of November, and we need helping hands to make it warm, safe, and welcoming. You can also use this link to let us know if you have donations for the 7-bedroom home!
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💛 Become a Recurring Donor
Now more than ever, your recurring donations will be very important in helping us budget wisely and provide consistent care for our residents.
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🍝 Save the Date — November 12 Fundraiser at Italia Gardens (Oxford)

On Tuesday, November 12, Italia Gardens in Oxford will generously host a fundraiser for Safe & Sound Ministries.

How it works:
Mention Safe & Sound Ministries when placing your carry‑out order, and 25% of your meal will support our housing and wellness programs.

📍 Italia Gardens – Oxford
1076 S Lapeer Rd, Oxford, MI 48371
📖 View the menu: www.italiagardensoxford.com

📞 Call to order: 248‑628‑4112
Enjoy a delicious meal while helping us continue building safe, stable homes for vulnerable adults!

💜Support Through Shopping!

As always, we have ways you can support our work through online purchases! Check out these options:

• Amazon Registries — Items for our homes and programs
• Mary Kay — A portion of sales supports Safe & Sound

Every purchase helps sustain our dignity‑first, relationship‑centered ministry.

🌿 Thank You for Walking With Us

Every donation, every shared post, every encouraging word, every volunteer hour — it all matters. Thank you for helping us build a community where dignity comes first and everyone belongs.

Safe & Sound Ministries

501c3 Nonprofit Corporation ~ 83-3723112

2840 W Clarkston Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362

United States