Launched in August 2019, Social4Good (S4G) educates, engages, and empowers women to make a difference in Northern Virginia. Each month, S4G provides opportunities to learn about critical needs while identifying clear, actionable ways to support those needs with small donations that collectively make a big difference to our local nonprofit partners.

SafeSpot Brings Hope and Healing for Abused Children

About Our January Nonprofit Partner

SafeSpot Children's Advocacy Center provides a safe environment and support services for child abuse victims and their families as they navigate the investigation and aftermath of sexual and/or severe physical abuse. Services include coordinated forensic interviews; crisis intervention and support for non-offending family members; mental health therapy for children and caregivers; and careful case reviews by a multidisciplinary team of professionals. SafeSpot is the only child advocacy center in Fairfax, and the safety of the child is its top priority. Watch this video to learn more.

Project Goals

Support an 8-week pilot program for two Teen Support Groups facilitated by 2 therapists. Discussion topics will center around self-care, journaling, therapies, dealing with triggers, etc.
Support a year-long Caregiver Series which will occur monthly and target the caregivers of children in therapy. Caregivers will attend a dinner and support session covering topics such as self-care, setting boundaries, identifying problematic sexual behaviors, etc.

Support Project Goals

Donate via Grapevine. Donations will be used for transportation assistance so caregivers can attend the sessions.
Donate via Amazon Wish List. SafeSpot is in need of journals, educational materials, and care items for child abuse survivors and their caregivers.

Team January

Jennifer Schwartz (Co-lead), Lori Louden (Co-lead), Michelle Alonso, Debra Comizio, Kelly DeSenti, Robin Finnel, Jenny Kim, Melanie Simons, Barbara Timblin, and Zelia Worman.

Social4Good Projects Through October 2025

Together, we have the power to shape a better world for women and girls — because when they thrive, we all thrive!

Social4Good awards “Give to Women and Girls Day” grants to She Believes In Me and Space of Her Own in recognition of their efforts to provide resources, life lessons, and mentorship to young girls in Northern Virginia.

Give to Women and Girls Day aims to amplify philanthropic support for organizations that work tirelessly to uplift and empower women and girls in our community, across the nation, and around the world. She Believes In Me and Space of Her Own were selected by S4G in recognition of the impact these small women-founded organizations are having on the lives of young girls.

2025 Social4Good Steering Committee

Faith Boettger, Chair | Christina Pisani, Treasurer

Beth Tecala, Secretary | Sheila Murphy, Communications

Project Advisors: Sarah deKramer | Suzie Egolf | Pam Soncini

Project Research: Ann Smith | Margaret Walter

Membership & Engagement: Suzanne Jenkins | Sarah Shamlal

Members At-Large: Debra Comizio | Marcy Rehberger | Melanie Simons

Social4Good - Established August 2019 to Support Northern Virginia

Individuals and nonprofits interested in learning more about Social4Good's model for building community and making local impact should

email Social4Goodevents@gmail.com.