This spring, at the SAFE Futures Celebration Casino Night at Monteleone Meadows, SAFE Family Justice Centers presented the Temecula Valley Woman's Club with the 2026 Dan Atwood Legacy Award — the organization's highest honor, reserved for those whose commitment to survivors has gone far beyond expectation.
Twenty-seven years.
Through funding, advocacy, and steadfast community presence, the women of this club have helped ensure that survivors of violence in our community have access to the critical services and support they need — not just in a moment of crisis, but on the long road toward safety and healing that follows.
SAFE's mission — to provide comprehensive services that protect families, seek justice, and promote safe futures for children, youth, and families affected by violence — is only possible because of partners like this. Women who decided, decades ago, that this mattered. And never stopped showing up.
The night also featured SAFE's annual Impact Video, with survivors bravely sharing their stories of healing and hope — a powerful reminder of exactly why this work matters and who it serves.
The Next Generation Is Already Paying Attention
What's equally inspiring is who else is getting involved. SAFE is proudly hosting 100 Teens Who Care for their quarterly meetings — young leaders learning the power of collective giving and community change. Earlier this year, Rising Above, a student club from Temecula Valley High School, partnered with SAFE's Young PAL mentees for a meaningful day of connection and service.
The next generation of advocates is already here — learning from women who have spent decades showing them exactly what it looks like to stand up for others.
To learn more about how to support SAFE Family Justice Centers, visit www.safefjc.org