Friends of SAFE

02/17/2026

02/07/2026

🎉It’s a full day of Mardi Gras fun in Downtown Culpeper on Saturday, February 21, 2026!

Spend the day at the Downtown Culpeper Carnival Celebration with live music, street performers, face painting, balloon art, carriage rides, shopping specials, and plenty of great food from local spots. It’s free, family friendly, and a perfect way to enjoy everything downtown has to offer.

Then keep the celebration going that evening at SAFE’s Mardi Gras Luxury Bingo Masquerade Ball. Join us for a night of bingo, prizes, music, food, and a little extra sparkle, all while supporting SAFE’s work with survivors in our community.

Make a day of it in Downtown Culpeper and join Friends of SAFE in the evening for a celebration that gives back.💜💚💛

11/02/2025

We are honoured to be nominated for Non-profit of the year by the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce

10/06/2025

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SAFETY ALERT: If you are in danger, please use a safer computer and consider calling 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 / TTY 1-800-787-3224 or the StrongHearts Native Helpline at 1−844-762-8483 (call or text) are available to assist you.

04/10/2025

The mission of Friends of SAFE is to bring public awareness to fundraising opportunities and volunteering to support SAFE(Services to Abused Families)and its services to the five county area of Culpeper, Orange, Madison, Rappahannock, and Fauquier.

03/03/2025

Mardi Gras Luxury Bingo to benefit SAFE
Thank you The Signature Team of REMAX Crossraods

02/16/2025

Friends of SAFE appreciate our music sponsor. Thank you

Tickets on sale NOW!!! Proceeds to benefit Services to Abused Families, Inc.

02/05/2025

02/02/2025

Dating violence is more common than you may think, especially among teens and young adults: 1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before becoming adults. And nearly half (43%) of U.S. college women report experiencing violent or abusive dating behaviors.

Each February, young adults and their loved ones nationwide raise awareness about teen dating violence through Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). This annual, month-long effort focuses on advocacy and education to stop dating abuse before it starts.

We’re excited to announce the 2025 theme for TDVAM is “Respect That.” Selected by the love is respect Youth Council, “Respect That,” is a powerful concept that can transform relationships. Respecting someone isn’t just a vague idea; it’s action and a mindset. The theme “Respect That” highlights the importance of treating partners with dignity, listening to their viewpoints, respecting their boundaries, and valuing their autonomy by focusing on “respect.”