STRONG FAMILIES
ARE THE FOUNDATION OF STRONG COMMUNITIES
STRONG MOTHERS STRONG FAMILIES
Mothers are the culture creators within their families and in Anaheim, 21% of households are female-only led. My Safe Harbor believes a solution to the problems facing so many of our neighborhood families is found in strong mothers
PATHWAY TO HOPE
TRANSFORMATION
"My Safe Harbor gave me the tools I lacked as a mother and helped me to be honest with myself in all areas of my life. I learned to attentively listen to my kids, participate in their interests, and create a safe environment for them to express themselves. By establishing effective and assertive communication in a kind, loving way, I was able to open the door to a new beginning. I was able to restore my relationship with my kids and my partner. I learned to deal with my problems in different ways as well as to establish healthy boundaries and forgive myself. This gave me back my self-esteem and my sense of worth as a woman and a mother. I learned to fully trust God and understand how He uses every situation for good. God has always held my hand through this, it was just hard for me to understand his plan during the difficult times. I now enjoy my babies. I love to hear what is on their minds. I enjoy encouraging them in their interests and lives. I have learned to the present moment with my kids and partner."
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- Lucy, Strong Families Institute Graduate
300
Strong Families Institute Graduates
That’s 300 mothers who are taking their families, their relationships & their communities back. These newly inspired women are now PTA members, school volunteers, community service leaders, human services workers, community mobilizers, church leaders, life coaches, and SFI Facilitators.
490
Volunteers
Volunteers are the lifeblood of My Safe Harbor. Since the beginning our volunteers have served in child care, teaching, building maintenance, program development, data management, curriculum development, special events, and trainings that saved the organization anywhere from $35,000 – $50,000 annually. When people ask how we do the work we do on the budget we have...amazing volunteers.
Who WE ARE
Vision
My Safe Harbor envisions a future where strong families in the surrounding community thrive.
MISSION
My Safe Harbor’s mission is to strengthen families by empowering and equipping mothers.
VALUES
Seek God, Selflessly Serve, Dignity & Respect, Quality, Integrity, Accountability, Celebration
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OUR TEAM
Jeff Ahlberg
Executive Director
Jessika Ahlberg
Program Director
Heidi Cohn
Operations Director
SFI Coordinator
Yvonne Flores
Karolin Rascón
Outreach & Engagement Coordinator
Madison Taylor
Children's Coordinator
Welcome Coordinator
Miriam Jimenez
MSH Leadership Academy
My Safe Harbor utilizes volunteers from the community to lead, teach, and facilitate our programs. The following women are graduates of our 2023 MSH Leadership Academy. Click here to see our 2022 graduates.
Mayra Amaya
SFI Assistant Facilitator
Mothers Club Leader
Rosa Bond
SFI Assistant Facilitator
Mothers Club Leader
Paola Elizalde
Elective Instructor
Lourdes Flores
SFI Alumni Committee Leader
Sara Garcia
SFI Support
SFI Alumni Committee Leader
Isabel Lopez
Elective Support
Edith Moreno
Elective Instructor
SFI Alumni Committee Leader
Karina Rodriguez
Mothers Club Leader
OUR BOARD
Ana
Cayetano, M.A.
coming soon
Vice Chair
School Counselor
Santa Ana School District
SFI Alumni
Elisa
Castañeda
Content Creator
Life Coach
SFI ALumni
Kristin
Shelby, M.A.
Secretary
Elementary School Teacher
Magnolia School District
Vicki De Loo
Tax Preparer
SFI Alumni
Mike
Harris
President of Mike Harris Enterprises Inc.
Board Chair
Small Business Owner