AMSSA is promoting the first Tuesday of the month as Respect for All Day. On this day, send us a story about how you demonstrated respect for someone from a different background (culture, ethnicity, religion, age, ability, sexual orientation, other). Share Respect for All to your friends and neighbourhood businesses and tell us about your commitment to creating a welcoming community for all.

*NEW - Testimonial
A young man came into the Visitors Stop Centre in Kamloops, absolutely exhausted and clearly lost. He had no resources, was hungry and was looking for help. Due to participation in the Safe Harbour workshop, a staff member had the correct numbers to call while the young man rested in a chair. One of the local ASK Wellness outreach workers came to the Centre and asked him to leave together to access the help he needed. He agreed. One month later, this same young came back to the Visitors Stop Centre and told the staff member that her help and support saved my life that day.

Become A Friend of Safe Harbour
You will be joining a growing network of individuals across your province and across Canada who care about making our community a more welcoming place to live! Show your support for Respect for All in your community by simply:

*Signing up 5 of your friends, family members, neighbours, and colleagues to a monthly Safe Harbour E-Newsletter, which you will also receive, along with a wristband and bookmarks.

Sign up below and please include as the first line:
I want to become a Friend of Safe Harbour.
You will automatically be entered into a Monthly Draw for some great prizes!

Limited time on your hands but still want to stay in the loop? You can receive our E-Newsletter but not be signed up as a Friend of Safe Harbour. Please include as the first line:
I want to receive the Respect for All newsletter only.

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We look forward to hearing YOUR story. Pick up a Share Your Story postcard and write to us! Please find more details on our Safe Harbour Blog.

Safe Harbour has inspired managers and staff to take action: creating a more welcoming workplace environment for all. Many have indicated that the knowledge gained at the Safe Harbour workshops has helped them respond more effectively and quickly to incidents of discrimination, ensuring the person being targeted receives immediate support and feels safe. Various customers, clients, and community members have also stated they feel better knowing that there are Safe Harbours in the community.

Please find a sample of Testimonials from a variety of Safe Harbour champions across Canada.

Last Updated: March 4th, 2010