WHO ARE WE?

The National Association of Safety Homes N.A.S.H is a new initiative designed to bring a greater sense of Community well being, A beacon of hope for anyone in distress regardless of their background, a refuge for children and the elderly when frightened or upset. A haven for those in need. This project is supported, with grateful thanks of the Management, by the Board of Safety House Australia. New homes are set to open in the new 2008 season and if you want to know more or join please read on! If you are member of a community group and would like more details keep watching this site for updates or email the address below. We look forward to the initiation of the N.A.S.H. (Scotland)scheme and would thank all those in advance who are striving to help make us a success

WHAT IS OUR MISSION?

Mission statement. To develop within LOCAL communities a standard, uniform and consistant project that benefits all people of all ages and nationalities To promote the safety of children and persons in distress. To increase community awareness. To help heal division through uniformity. To be open and accountable. To foster communication and the exchange of information, ideas and assistance among all individual Safety house associations at association level. To promote the national welfare, standards and status of the Northern Ireland Safety Homes Project and its associates.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Can you; Will you help? WHAT IS A SAFETY HOME? It is someones home in an estate town or village that is easily identified by a bright cheery sign where everyone will know that help is at hand if they need it! If you are a home-owner, tenent, shopowner or local business owner and would like to join this scheme then please contact the address below. You must have a desire to serve your community, be able to listen and remain impartial, to react appropriately to the given situation present at your door. In return you can expect the thanks of those you help, the thanks of the community in which you live and the support of the N.A.S.H. HAVE YOU REQUESTED A COPY OF OUR NEW DVD YET? APPLY NOW AND FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US!:- ---------------------- N.A.S.H Awards Larne Archery Club £500 in sport sponsorship (see issue 4) READ N.A.S.H. NEWS ISSUE 1 READ N.A.S.H. NEWS ISSUE 2 READ N.A.S.H. NEWS ISSUE 3 READ N.A.S.H. NEWS ISSUE 4 READ N.A.S.H. NEWS ISSUE 5 READ N.A.S.H. NEWS ISSUE 6 P.S. TO MAKE THE SCHEME A SUCCESS WE NEED SPONSORS / DONATIONS PLEASE CONTACT THE ADDRESS BELOW FOR DETAILS.ALTERNATIVELY VISIT OUR GALLERY PAGE AND DONATE BY 'PAYPAL'

THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS AND THEIR ROLE After appropriate vetting the local community group designated member and one other member will carry out home visits to ascertain the suitability of the person and their home. The designated member will be duly authorised by the project for this purpose and will be issued with an identity card. This person will be required to hold this position for2 years. The community association may be asked to oversee a neighbouring area if that area has no formal group who could take charge. The N.A.S.H. makes provision within its constitution for the collecting of membership fees from those committees who have joined the Safety house project. These fees go towards admin costs and the purchase of promotional materials (HOUSE SIGNS INCLUDED)and eventually will support a proposed grant scheme. However there are no plans at present for this to happen and membership will be voluntary!!!! all that we request is that your group or area holds one fund raising event per year the proceeds of which go directly to N.A.S.H(we will assist with advertising and promotional material) Australian Safety Houses ||| Map Quest ||| Play Safe

Ensuring the safety of Visitors We will vet every application for homeowner membership in an effort to keep safe all those who find they need to visit and avail of the services of a safety house owner.Not only do we vet the potential applicant but also anyone over the age of seventeen and is a resident full or part-time at that address. Where the applicant is a business we vet the owner their shift managers only. Staff are directed to only get involved in so far as to direct the caller to the appropriate person. Community support members and sponsors With thanks to all those who care. Board of Safety House Australia Mid Antrim Camping Ballymena Branch of the Womans aid for their input The Phoenix services Riverdale Association Moorfields Community Association Ballymena Sportsbowl & JD'S Resturant B.B.C. Radio Ulster Kells and Connor Improvement Association The Community Action Network The rectory Residents Association Tower Signs Ulster Televisions community service unit P.S.N.I. Community involvement branch The Polish Welfare Association Victim Support Ballymena branch The Rosspark Hotel North/South Rural Voice and of course our safety home owners The safety house and N.A.S.H logos are copyright unauthorised use is prohibited Email: mmapsley@aol.com