About
Project: SAFE is a non-profit certified by the Attorney General's Office to provide advocacy and shelter services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and dating violence. Project: SAFE also provides Sexual Assault Nurse Exam (SANE) advocacy for adults and children. Our shelter is open 24/7 and our crisis hotline is available at 800-821-9953 for anyone seeking safety and/or needing a safety plan.
Project: SAFE is funded through the OK Attorney General's Office, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP), the United Way of Pottawatomie County, and other generous local, state and community funders.
For more information regarding our services, please contact our office at 405.273.9953 or submit a contact form using this link.
Project: SAFE does not discriminate in our services to victims based on age, disability, actual or perceived sex and gender identity, sexual orientation, immigration status, race, color, national origin, and religion.
Mission
The mission of Project: SAFE is to provide advocacy for Safety, Empowerment, Healing and Freedom from abuse.
Vision
The vision of Project: SAFE is to advocate for victims of abuse, to raise awareness of violence, empower survivors, and create a community that stands against domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence.
Core Values
Project: SAFE's core values define agency-wide culture, our treatment of others, how decisions are made, and are the bedrock of why our agency exists.
Board Meeting Schedule
Board Meetings for 2026-27 | Date | Location | Time | Agendas | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regular Board Meeting | 07/21/2026 | 313 North Union Avenue, Shawnee, OK, USA | 6:00PM | 7.21.26 Agenda | 7.21.26 Minutes |
Regular Board Meeting | 08/18/2026 | 313 North Union Avenue, Shawnee, OK, USA | 6:00PM | 8.18.26 Agenda | 8.18.26 Minutes |
Regular Board Meeting | 09/22/2026 | 313 North Union Avenue, Shawnee, OK, USA | 6:00PM | 9.22.26 Agenda | 9.22.26 Minutes |
Regular Board Meeting | 10/20/2026 | 313 North Union Avenue, Shawnee, OK, USA | 6:00PM | 10.20.26 Agenda | 10.20.26 Minutes |
Regular Board Meeting | 11/17/2026 | 313 North Union Avenue, Shawnee, OK, USA | 6:00PM | 11.17.26 Agenda | 11.17.26 Minutes |
Regular Board Meeting | 01/19/2027 | 313 North Union Avenue, Shawnee, OK, USA | 6:00PM | 1.19.27 Agenda | 1.19.27 Minutes |
Regular Board Meeting | 02/16/2027 | 313 North Union Avenue, Shawnee, OK, USA | 6:00PM | 2.16.27 Agenda | 2.16.27 Minutes |
Regular Board Meeting | 03/16/2027 | 313 North Union Avenue, Shawnee, OK, USA | 6:00PM | 3.16.27 Agenda | 3.16.27 Minutes |
Regular Board Meeting | 04/20/2027 | 313 North Union Avenue, Shawnee, OK, USA | 6:00PM | 4.20.27 Agenda | 4.20.27 Minutes |
Regular Board Meeting | 05/18/2027 | 313 North Union Avenue, Shawnee, OK, USA | 6:00PM | 5.18.27 Agenda | 5.18.27 Minutes |
Regular Board Meeting | 06/15/2027 | 313 North Union Avenue, Shawnee, OK, USA | 6:00PM | 6.15.27 Agenda | 6.15.27 Minutes |
Executive Team
The Project: SAFE Executive Team comprises the Executive Director and the Board of Directors for the agency. This team is dedicated to providing strategic, operational, financial, and institutional leadership for the organization. The Board of Directors is made up of individuals who volunteer their time and efforts to support the mission, vision and values of Project: SAFE.
Sandy Vanderburg
Executive Director
Dr. Sara Linneen
Board President
Robbie Foxx
Vice-President
Chance Allison
Treasurer
Kellie Clay
Secretary
Carolyn Parks
Member
Margaret Davis
Member
Dr. Tracy Trussell
Member