More Than a Place to Live

Building Connection and Community at Safehaven

It is the people who walk through the door. The conversations shared around a table. The laughter that comes from an unexpected moment. The familiar faces who return again and again.



At Safehaven, those connections are an important part of creating a place where residents can live, engage and belong.

Creating Opportunities for Connection

Throughout the year, Safehaven welcomes individuals, churches, community organizations and special guests who give their time to connect with residents.

Sometimes that means a special activity or program. Other times, it is simply spending time together—talking, laughing, sharing a meal or enjoying an experience.

This summer has offered many examples.

Residents have enjoyed visits and activities with community friends including Chattanooga Zoo to You, Center Grove, Grace Tabernacle, Papa Sway, South Rossville Baptist Church, Wes Crider, Dana Russell and Fellowship with Lott.

Each visit may look different, but they all have something important in common:



Someone chose to show up.

And that matters.

Why Community Matters

Living with a brain injury can change many aspects of a person's life, but it does not change the fundamental human need for friendship, purpose, enjoyment and connection.

That is why Safehaven is about more than providing residential care.

It is about creating opportunities for residents to participate in life and remain connected to the larger community around them.

Community involvement also creates opportunities for people outside Safehaven to better understand brain injury.



A visit can become a conversation.

A conversation can create understanding.

And greater understanding can help build a more inclusive community for individuals and families affected by brain injury.

Small Moments Can Have a Big Impact

Making a difference at Safehaven does not always require a major project.

These moments add variety to the week, create things to look forward to and help strengthen relationships between Safehaven and the community surrounding it.



They also remind us that meaningful service often begins with something very simple: being present.

A Community Around Safehaven

The Jimmy Simpson Foundation is grateful for the many people and organizations who continue to share their time, talents and friendship with Safehaven residents.

Every visit helps us build something bigger than a calendar of activities.

Together, we are building a community.



A community where individuals living with brain injuries are welcomed, valued and included.

A community where families know they are not walking this journey alone.

And a community where people are willing to learn, connect and become part of something meaningful.

Come Be Part of It

There are many ways individuals, churches, businesses and community organizations can become involved with the Jimmy Simpson Foundation and Safehaven.

You might bring a group to visit, share a talent, help create a special experience, volunteer, support the Foundation financially or simply help more people understand our mission.

You do not have to know exactly what you can do before reaching out.

Sometimes the best partnerships begin with a simple question:



“How can we help?”

Because Safehaven is more than a place to live.

It is a place to experience friendship, connection and community—and we are grateful for everyone who helps make that possible.