Operation SafeHouse

A HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for our Open House!

It was a wonderful afternoon, and we are so grateful to everyone who stopped by, learned more about SafeHouse, met our team, and helped make the event such a success.

Our team worked incredibly hard to put everything together, and a very special shoutout goes to our Street Outreach and Safe Place Team they thought of everything! From prizes and games to activities for the kids, they helped create a fun and welcoming day for everyone who attended.

We also want to thank our partners at Behavioral Health’s HHOPE Program for participating and being part of the day.

One of our favorite parts was making new connections within the community while welcoming so many familiar faces and old friends back through our doors.

Thank you, for showing up and supporting the youth we serve. We loved seeing you!

🎉 September is a big birthday month at SafeHouse! 🎂

We love celebrating the people who make SafeHouse what it is. ❤️ Our staff work hard every day to support and empower the youth we serve, and we think they deserve to be celebrated, too!

Help us wish Norma, Billy, Jackie, Brianna, and Ashley a very happy birthday! 🎈🎉 We hope your year ahead is filled with happiness, laughter, and lots of cake!

❤️🖤 Happy Birthday from all of us at SafeHouse!

❤️ A Little Lunch, A Lot of Love!

A huge thank you to our longtime partners at DCH Subaru for bringing Chick-fil-A lunch, drinks, and lots of love to our youth and staff! 🥰🍗🥤

DCH Subaru has been a valued Operation SafeHouse partner since 2010, and we are so grateful for the continued support from Tom, Sonya, and their amazing crew. They continue to show up for our youth in ways that make a real difference.

And they’re at it again! ❤️ One of our shelter refrigerators recently gave up the ghost, and the DCH Subaru team is working on helping us get a new refrigerator for the shelter.

From lunch today to helping meet an important need at the shelter, thank you for being there for SafeHouse and the youth we serve for all these years. We appreciate you more than you know!

📣 YOU’RE INVITED! Join Us for Our Open House!

Come see what Operation SafeHouse is all about! ❤️

Join us for our Open House on Wednesday, September 30, from 3–7 PM and learn more about the programs and services we provide for youth and young adults throughout Riverside County.

Come tour our space, meet our team, learn about our programs, and enjoy some food, backpack giveaways, and free haircuts for attendees ages 11–21! ✂️🎒

📅 Wednesday, September 30
⏰ 3:00–7:00 PM
📍 9685 Hayes St., Riverside, CA 92503

We'll be sharing information about:
❤️ Youth Emergency Shelter
❤️ Mental Health Services
❤️ Young Adult Emergency Shelter
❤️ Transitional Living Programs
❤️ Street Outreach

Whether you've worked with us before, want to learn more about what we do, or simply want to see how you can support local youth, we'd love to see you!

Come by, say hello, and see SafeHouse in action. We hope you'll join us!

📞 951-351-4418
🌐 operationsafehouse.org

🌟 Built to Win!

Our Operation SafeHouse leadership team had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Built to Win Leadership Conference in Riverside!

Kendra, Shawn, Sandra, and Rainbow joined fellow leaders for an inspiring day of learning, growth, and connection.

The conference provided valuable opportunities to learn about effective leadership, teamwork, communication, accountability, personal growth, and leading with purpose. Our team was challenged to think differently, reflect on our leadership practices, and consider how we can continue to grow as leaders and as an organization.

Leadership is an ongoing journey, and we are grateful for opportunities that encourage our team to learn, challenge ourselves, and become better leaders for the youth and communities we serve. ❤️

A special thank you to Seth Yelorda, Minda Harts, Myron Edmonds, and Michael Kelly for sharing your knowledge, experience, and wisdom.

We left inspired, motivated, and Built to Win! 💪

🌟 SafeHouse is excited to participate in the HOPE Collaborative – District 1!

Our Executive Director, Kendra Tankersley-Davis, was proud to join fellow community partners and county agencies at this important gathering focused on keeping children and families safe throughout Riverside County.

As the Child Abuse Prevention Council, the HOPE Collaborative works collaboratively to ensure families feel safe, supported, and connected to the resources they need.

We are grateful for the opportunity to come together with community leaders who share our commitment to protecting children, strengthening families, and building a safer Riverside County. ❤️

Learn more about the HOPE Collaborative and how we can keep children safe in Riverside County.

A Message from SafeHouse

We are aware of the recent KESQ news story and understand that it has raised questions within our community. We want to provide clarification and share the facts about the programs and services SafeHouse continues to provide to youth throughout the Coachella Valley.

Please read our full statement below.

💛 September 10 | World Su***de Prevention Day 💛

At SafeHouse, we believe every young life has value, purpose, and potential.

The youth we serve deserve to know that they are seen, heard, supported, and cared for. Sometimes, simply being there, listening without judgment, and reminding someone that they matter can make a difference.

Today, and every day we work to “Change the Narrative on Su***de” and support the call to action to “start the conversation,” as we stand together to raise awareness, spread hope, and remind our youth: You matter. Your life matters. Your story matters. 💛

Let’s continue creating safe spaces where young people feel comfortable reaching out, asking for help, and knowing they are never alone.

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📚✨ Back to School Night at Temescal Canyon High School! ✨📚

It was great to be part of Back to School Night at Temescal Canyon High School! Kendra and Eric were there representing Operation SafeHouse, connecting with students, families, and school staff and sharing information about the mental health services available to high school-aged youth. 💙

Our mental health programs provide support to young people navigating stress, trauma, relationships, school pressures, and all the other challenges that come with growing up.

And the best part? These services are available to youth in both Riverside and the Coachella Valley. 🫶

We’re proud to be out in the community, making sure young people and their families know that support is available and they don’t have to figure it all out alone.

Here’s to a great school year! 🎒📓❤️

Baby Shower for Cynthia! 👶💕

Our SafeHouse family is growing! ❤️

Our directors, Main Street staff, and Street Outreach team recently gathered to celebrate Cynthia, our Street Outreach Worker, and her first baby! 🎉👶

Cynthia is expecting her little one around Halloween, so we couldn't resist celebrating with a little spooky-season baby shower! 🎃🍼

We are so excited for Cynthia as she gets ready for this wonderful new chapter. We know she will bring the same compassion, dedication, and big heart she brings to the youth and young adults we serve every day to her new role as a mom.

Congratulations, Cynthia! We can't wait to meet your little pumpkin! 🎃❤️