Contact:

Tony Lombardi, Board President - Director of Programming

P.O. Box 24

Vineyard Haven, MA   02568

T:  508.627.7617

E:  tony@safehavenproject.org

www.safehavenproject.org

Founded:  1994

Mission:

The Safe Haven Project Inc was created ten years ago to deliver services to children living with HIV and AIDS. In addition, Safe Haven hosts annual camp experience on Martha’s Vineyard and in Maryland for these children. Teens from across the US volunteer their time as counselors and this outreach is fostering an exciting interest in service by these young people. Safe Haven also hosts “SPEAKOUT” a traveling speaking presentation for schools and conferences in which information on HIV, AIDS, prevention and service are incorporated into a well rounded approach to the pandemic. There is no cost for children to be involved with Safe Haven. All funds are raised at the grass roots level and are applied to direct service.

Major Programs:

1. The Vineyard Project camp on Martha’s Vineyard each April school vacation.
2. Camp Safe Haven – Maryland each August                                 
3. SPEAKOUT – traveling speaking presentation on service, compassion, HIV AIDS and prevention (approx. 20 schools per year and three conferences)
4. The Ghana Project (target 2005) an educational and outreach effort.
5. Families in crisis fund. Assistance where requested to families of alumni. Assistance with food, shelter, clothing etc when funds allow.
6. Teen Outreach volunteer program. Seeks to involve uninfected teens as counselors and educators in all projects.             

501(c)(3)?  Yes

Form 990 Filed?  Yes

Basic Financial Information:  as of 12/31/03

Board Members: