By: Value News | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2025
On November 15, 2025, Safenet Services, Inc. will be holding the 21st Annual Festival of Trees gala to generate crucial operational funds for the upcoming year. As a local non-profit, Safenet strives to create a safe, healthy and supportive environment for individuals and families healing from the consequences of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.
By: Victoria Brammer | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2025
Safenet Services, a local non-profit organization serving individuals and families healing from the consequences of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking, will be holding their annual Walk A Mile In Their Shoes event this April, in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
By: Haylie Smart | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2024
According to Domestic Abuse Shelter Inc., about 4,000 women in the U.S. die each year due to domestic violence. Seventy-five percent of those women died while either actively trying to leave their abuser, or shortly after they escaped.
By: Colby Sutherland | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: July 2024
Safenet Services is gearing up for their newest fundraiser, the Safenet Summit.
By: Jody Moore | Category: Special Interest | Issue: April 2024
The Oklahoma Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board has recommended state funds allocated to Oklahoma’s certified domestic violence and sexual assault agencies increase to $16.1 million.
By: Colby Sutherland | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2024
In the month of April, Safenet Services will be holding their 14th annual Walk a Mile in Their Shoes events to raise awareness and funds to directly support individuals and families impacted by sexual violence across Rogers and Mayes County.
By: Haylie Smart | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2023
According to Domestic Abuse Shelter Inc., about 4,000 women in the U.S. die each year due to domestic violence. Seventy-five percent of those women died while either actively trying to leave their abuser, or shortly after they escaped.
By: Tom Fink | Category: Rogers County | Issue: March 2022
Safenet Services is asking people to put themselves in the shoes of those affected by sexual or domestic violence — literally. Walk a Mile in Their Shoes is a family friendly walk-a-thon with the goal of bringing attention to sexual assault and domestic violence in the Claremore community by challenging participants to literally walk 1 mile in a victim’s proverbial shoes.
By: Tom Fink | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2019
The 15th annual Safenet Services Festival of Trees Auction and Gala returns to Claremore December 6 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Will Rogers Downs Event Center and will include a dinner, live entertainment, a silent auction and a live auction featuring 15 one-of-a-kind Christmas and holiday trees. The proceeds from the event benefit the local domestic abuse and sexual assault shelter and prevention agency. Learn more about the event and Safenet Services at ValueNews.com.
By: Danielle Stoltz | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2019
Safenet Services is an organization that assists women and children who have been victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. They will be hosting their annual Garden Party and Flower Show Friday, May 31, at 7 p.m. at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum, followed by the Garden Tour on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. along with the Master Gardeners Teaching Garden at Will Rogers Park. Learn more about Safenet Services and find more details about this charity event in the May 2019 edition of VALUES News Magazine and at ValueNews.com.
By: Macy Goodnight | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2019
Walk A Mile in Her Shoes® is an annual event hosted by Safenet Services, Inc. to bring awareness to the subject of sexual assault and to encourage victims to seek help. Safenet is a light in the dark for victimized women in Rogers and Mayes counties, providing services for the healing of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. “This event is a fun way to get the community involved in bringing awareness by dressing up and walking for these women,” said Alexandra Seifried, a Development Specialist for Safenet. The event will take place April 6 at 10 a.m. Participants will meet at Claremore Gazebo Park. Find out how you can be part of this event in the March 2019 edition of VALUES News Magazine at ValueNews.com.
By: Ashley Waitkus | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: November 2018
Now in its 14th year, Festival of Trees is unlike any other fundraising dinner. The Christmas-focused event is a brilliant holiday party complete with dinner, live entertainment, raffle, silent auction, and live auction, including the auctioning of 15 Christmas trees.
By: Macy Goodnight | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: May 2018
Spring is in full bloom in Green Country, and the new season brings with it feelings of renewal and hope. Safenet Services, Inc. has been providing hope and opportunity to victims of domestic violence year-round since 1991. Safenet is most recognized for providing women and children in need with a shelter, crisis hotline, counseling, education, and advocacy programs. The completion of their new facility, The Donald W. Reynolds Safety Center provides additional services, including supervised visitation rooms and a secure outdoor play area for children.
By: Alexandra Seifried | Category: Rogers County | Issue: November 2017
The Festival of Trees Auction & Gala is scheduled for Friday, December 1st at 6pm at the Claremore Conference Center. All proceeds from this premier holiday event will benefit Safenet Services, Inc.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2016
Safenet Services’ Festival of Trees jump starts the holiday season in Claremore each year. This year not only marks the 12th year for the event, with proceeds benefiting the domestic and sexual assault agency for women and children, but 25 years of operation for Safenet Services.
By: Emily Brown | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: August 2016
Harps Foods of Inola, Chelsea, and Locust Grove have partnered with Safenet Services in their fourth annual Round Up campaign. “We are so happy to partner with Harps in this effort,” says Rose Ann McCaw-Ransom, Safenet board member and Round Up chair. “We appreciate their support and enthusiasm. They are an employee-owned business and the employees really take pride in helping raise money for Safenet.”
By: Erica Ludwig | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2016
The 21st annual Safenet Services Garden Tour will be held Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Claremore. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Stonebridge Garden Center, Pixley Lumber or at the Safenet Services office in Claremore. Proceeds from the event benefit domestic violence victims.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2016
As the old adage goes, “Never judge a person until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.” To bring awareness to and raise funds for domestic violence and sexual assault in Rogers County, Safenet Services is sponsoring the 6th annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” on Saturday, April 16, during the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. PAWS for a Cause will return this year as well, and supporters are invited to bring their canine friends to join the fundraiser.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2015
Safenet Services’ Festival of Trees jump starts the holiday season in Claremore each year.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2014
Rustic Elegance is the event theme for Safenet Services’ 11th annual Festival of Trees Gala & Auction, set for Friday, December 5.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2014
The 19th annual Safenet Services Garden Tour returns Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Claremore.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2014
Sometimes when we hear that change jingling around in our pockets or purses, we do not give it much thought. After all, those are just coins, right?
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2013
Fun, food and fundraising are on tap for Safenet Service’s 9th annual Festival of Trees Gala & Auction, scheduled for Friday, December 6 at the RSU Centennial Center.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2013
Four-footed walkers will be joining the cause to bring awareness to and raise funds for domestic violence and sexual assault in Rogers and Mayes Counties, when Safenet S…
By: Cassie Woods | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2012
This fall, the elves at Safenet Services are particularly busy. In addition to opening a new state-of-the-art facility at the end of October, they are preparing for their biggest fundraiser of the year.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2012
When Safenet Services, Claremore’s shelter for victims of domestic abuse, received a $4.2 million dollar facilities grant from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation to bui…
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2012
An old adage goes: “You can’t really understand another person’s experience until you've walked a mile in their shoes.”To bring more awareness to and raise fun…
By: Michelle Booth | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: June 2011
The 16th annual Safenet Services Garden & Pond Tour will be held Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Claremore.
By: Lorrie Ward Jackson | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2010
Are you looking for a fun holiday event that can provide enjoyment for the whole family while contributing to a worthy local cause?
By: Susan Erler | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: June 2010
They say that imitation is the greatest form of flattery.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Special Interest | Issue: March 2010
Safenet Services is a nonprofit domestic abuse and sexual assault agency that serves Rogers and Mayes Counties.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Other | Issue: December 2009
‘Twas the night before the Festival of Trees and all through the RSU Centennial Center ballroom, children were inspecting the gingerbread village, enjoying Christmas treats and visiting with Santa.
By: Joshua Danker-Dake | Category: Other | Issue: June 2009
On Saturday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Safenet Services presents its 14th annual Garden and Pond Tour.
By: Julie Dermody | Category: Special Interest | Issue: November 2007
The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and many people will soon be spending hours decking the halls, stringing lights, decorating Christmas trees and shopping. …
By: Julie Dermody | Category: Special Interest | Issue: September 2007
The car door slams. “He’s home,” she thinks as she hurriedly examines the house to make sure everything is in its place. As the key turns in the lock, fear rushes up her spine.
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