Safe Harbor

thank you to our executive chef sponsors. kohler. merit financial adviors. o'hare wealth management.

thank you to our executive chef sponsors. oostburg concrete products. sargento.

We want to shout-out all of our Executive Chef sponsors for Men Who Cook this year! Thank you to Kohler, Merit Financial Advisors, O'Hare Wealth Management, Oostburg Concrete, and Sargento for their contributions to this event and our mission - the support from our community partners is incredible!

tickets on sale now. men who cook, a fundraiser to benefit safe harbor. april 11, 2026. the safe harbor logo is centered at the bottom.

Tickets for Men Who Cook are now on sale! Visit this link: mwc2026.givesmart.com to purchase your tickets today! Full & half tables are also available. Come join us for an incredible night, all to benefit Safe Harbor and its long-standing mission to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

tickets on sale. february 23rd. the men who cook logo is listed on a ticket along with the date, april 11, 2026. the safe harbor logo is centered at the bottom.

The moment you've all been waiting for is here(!)...well almost. Individual tickets will be available on February 23rd.

Make sure to check out our socials on Facebook, Instagram, or Bluesky - we'll post the link to the Men Who Cook event page Monday at 10AM. We can't wait to see you all there!

february wishlist wednesday graphic. toilet paper, paper towels, baby monitors, laundry detergent, hand soap, hair wraps/wrap scarves are more urgent needs. also lists facial tissues and scotch tape. safe harbor logo is centered at the bottom.

It's another Wishlist Wednesday! Currently these some items we are in short supply of, and they all can be purchased directly from our Amazon List! a.co/0fOG4RRJ

We accept drop-offs too! Due to staffing constraints, we ask they be made Monday-Thursday between 10am and 4pm or Fridays before 2pm.

thank you to our michelin chef sponsors. the johnsonville logo is centered in the middle. the men who cook logo sits at the bottom left. next to it is the event date, april 11 2026.

thank you to our michelin chef sponsors. the vollrath logo is centered in the middle. the men who cook logo sits at the bottom left. next to it is the event date, april 11 2026.

We are thrilled to announce Johnsonville & Vollrath have agreed to be Michelin Chef Sponsors for Men Who Cook on April 11th! Their support doesn't just help put on a great event; it helps us continue providing necessary services for survivors of domestic & sexual violence. A huge thank you to both!

men who cook logo. a fundraiser to benefit safe harbor. 04.11.2026. men who cook 2026 presenting sponsor. acuity insurance logo is below. text says: see you on april 11th! the front of the acuity building is seen in the graphic.

Our annual fundraiser, Men Who Cook, is just over 2 months away! We want to take a moment to thank Acuity Insurance - the presenting sponsor and host for Men Who Cook again this year - words are not enough to express our gratitude for their unwavering support to our mission and cause.

"those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history." - carter g. woodson what carter g. woodson would say about the continued celebrations is unknown, but he would smile on all honest efforts to make Black history a field of serious study and provide the public with thoughtful celebrations.

History helps us grow from the mistakes of our ancestors but also serves to inspire us by showing the greatness humanity is capable of.

You can't have Black History Month without acknowledging the horrific injustices cast upon them - but it's also a celebration of their remarkable accomplishments.

february is teen dating violence awareness month. hashtag real love respects. loveisrespect.org. hashtag tdvam 2026.

1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they are in a relationship with before becoming adults. If you’re in a similar relationship, know this: You are not alone. You deserve a healthy relationship. February is #TDVAM. Learn more at loveisrespect.org.

Black Owned Businesses Discover Sheboygan's vibrant Black-Owned Businesses. Support local business and submit yours for inclusion in our list. Together, let's uplift our community.

Or visit the Black-American Community Outreach website to find some Black-owned businesses in our area! sheboyganbaco.com/resources/

This list from the Sheboygan Press in 2020 has some more businesses listed too. www.sheboyganpress.com/story/news/2...

how to celebrate black history month? explore Black history. read books or stories written by Black authors. support Black-owned businesses. learn about Black leaders. commit to beyond February. organize educational events. watch films and documentaries created by Black filmmakers.

Are you asking yourself how to support & celebrate Black History Month, especially as someone not a person of color (POC)? Visiting Mead Library (or any local library!) to read up about Black historical figures or to find books & films by Black authors and filmmakers is a good place to start!

celebrate black history month. all month long in february. association for the study of african american life and history.

This year we celebrate 100 years of Black History Month. First founded as Negro History Week by Carter G. Woodson in February 1926, to honor the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, it has since evolved into a month-long celebration to preserve and promote Black history and culture.

the 22nd annual national stalking awareness month is over. the work continues.

Thank you for raising awareness around stalking this month – and we look forward to continuing the conversation during the rest of the year! www.stalkingawareness.org #NSAM2026

Stalking impacts nearly 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men in the United States. Yet, there is no stalking hotline, no stalking crisis centers, and it is often difficult for stalking victims to recognize… About SPARC

Check out their many recorded webinars, eLearning modules, guides, and other resources on their website, and reach out to SPARC to request training. youtu.be/oeEd5-Ts_cE #NSAM2026

receiving training on stalking....leads to more - stalking charges and support for survivors.

Many professionals tasked with holding offenders accountable and/or helping keep victims safe have little training and few resources around recognizing and responding to stalking. SPARC is here to help! #NSAM2026

"document every stalking incident." there is a sample log filled in the graphic.

Stalking incidents add up – but only if we do the math. SPARC’s documentation logs (available in 10 languages!) can help keep track of every stalking incident to better illustrate the scope of the stalking, the timeline, and patterns. www.stalkingawareness.org/documentatio... #NSAM2026

notebook that says "what causes stalking" with three choices, all crossed out in red, and they are "sharing location." "social media." and "being 'too nice.'" there is an arrow pointing down to "stalkers" in big, bolded letters.

Too often, we criticize victim behavior instead of putting the blame where it rightfully belongs: on the stalker. While safety planning and risk reduction can be practical for victims, nothing that a victim does – or does not do – makes them responsible for the stalker’s decision to stalk. #NSAM2026

And of course, all items are also found on our Amazon Wishlist and will be shipped to us directly for convenience. We thank everyone for their continued support! a.co/9Pmb6L8

january wishlist wednesday. toilet paper. facial tissues/kleenex. laundry detergent. scotch/invisible tape refills. paper towels. baby monitors. aluminum foil. hair wraps/wrap scarves. toilet paper, detergent, baby monitors, hair wraps are all listed as more urgent needs.

Our last January Wishlist Wednesday, can you believe we're already one month through 2026? Spring and sunshine will be here before we know it! (*fingers crossed*)

Drop-offs are always accepted, but we ask they be made M-Th between 10am and 4pm to accommodate limited staffing outside of those hours.

a phone sitting on a table. caption reads: "1 in 3 stalking cases lasts longer than 1 year." messages on the phone read: happy new year. can't believe you haven't responded for over a year! (angry emoji). seriously, am i that bad? (eyeroll emoji). i guess you're too busy at that party. you look nice, btw.

Stalking cases can last from one afternoon to an entire lifetime. Stalking cases are dynamic; advocates and responders should prepare for the long haul and engage in ongoing safety planning and risk assessment as circumstances may change over time. #NSAM2026

responding to stalking. supervised visitation and safe exchange program guide.

Victims with children in the home are at particular risk – learn more about navigating supervised visitation and exchange program with SPARC’s guide. www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/u... #NSAM2026

image of woman giving piggyback ride to a smiling child. text on page: 1 in 3 victims of stalking fear someone close to them being harmed.

Stalkers often go to great lengths to exert power and control over their victims – including threatening and harming others that the victim cares about. For many stalking victims, the fear doesn’t stop at their personal safety. #NSAM2026

stalking. know it. name it. stop it. there are multiple words in big letters. every word is crossed out. those words are....cute. romantic. flattering. sweet. funny. chivalrous. no big deal. harmless. unrequited love.

Too often, stalking is minimized, normalized, and even romanticized instead of being seen for the criminal, traumatic, and dangerous behavior that it truly is. Help us spread the word on what stalking is (and is not!) by educating your community. www.stalkingawareness.org/awareness-ed... #NSAM2026

educational video: stalking in the media.

Our media also contributes to normalizing stalking – learn more by watching SPARC’s short video on the topic. youtu.be/tif7ROzxpds #NSAM2026

image of a text messaging conversation between two people. first text is "but for real can i bring him tonight? just meet him!" second person responds "okay fiiiiine, i'll stalk him and see if he's cute (crying laughing emoji). first person replies back "do it! (sherlock holmes emoji)." captioned language matters.

The casual use of the word “stalking” can dilute the seriousness of the term. When we hear innocuous behaviors described as “stalking” again and again, we may fail to identify stalking when it’s really happening and/or not respond with the urgency needed. #NSAM2026

supporting friends and loved ones experiencing stalking.

Responding with empathy, concern, and suggestions about where they can go for help – and just being there to listen to a friend – can make a huge difference. www.stalkingawareness.org/for-friends-... #NSAM2026

there are two stick figures sitting at a table. the first figure says "ugh, they just sent me another creepy email! I'm kind of freaked out. i don't know, am i being overdramatic? the second figure responds with "um..." caption for graphic is: how would you help a friend?

Experiencing stalking is isolating. Most stalking victims tell a friend or family member about what’s going on before applying for a civil protection order, reporting to a criminal justice professional, or reaching out to victim services. #NSAM2026

resources for victim service providers. a graphic for safety planning strategies and a guide for advocates.

Check out SPARC’s resources on risk assessment and safety planning in stalking cases. www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/u... #NSAM2026

Stalking victims are often burdened with significantly changing their lives to avoid the stalker. help victims avoid the stalker. there is an image of a stick figure struggling to hold up several rocks on their shoulders. each rock has a quote of behavioral changes suggested to stalking victims. "change your phone number. avoid their part of town. don't go out alone. you need to get off social media. could you move somewhere with better security. adjust your schedule and routine - be harder to find!

Victims often receive advice to radically alter their daily lives to stop the stalking. This can place the burden on victims to keep themselves safe and minimize accountability for stalking offenders. #NSAM2026

resources for healthcare professionals. health impacts of stalking.

Learn more about the mental and physical health impacts of stalking with the Vital Signs project. www.stalkingawareness.org/vital-signs/ #NSAM2026

image of a woman with a look of concern and apprehension, with a quote from a stalking survivor. "my life has been consumed with fear and anxiety. the fear and trauma he has inflicted continues to affect every aspect of my life.....the overwhelming knowledge that someone was watching me, showing up unannounced, and invading my privacy has left me emotionally shattered."

anxiety, depression, panic attacks, PTSD, substance use and misuse, suicidal ideation - are experienced by victims of stalking at higher rates than those not stalked.

The mental health impacts of stalking can be severe and chronic, potentially lasting a lifetime. Mental health practitioners should be prepared to help victims cope and plan for emotional safety. #NSAM2026