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SAFV Task Force in 2026
Wyoming Highway Patrol, Uinta County Sheriff, Evanston Police Department Victim Witness, Uinta County Victim Witness, and SAFV Task Force bring awareness about Human Trafficking and Stalking in Uinta County (January 2026)
Uinta County School Districts #1, #4, and #6 supported victim-witness programs in Uinta County with a proclamation signing in February 2026. Thank you for supporting the youth in our community!
And that's a wrap! The 1st Annual Hittin' Hard Against Domestic Violence Softball Tournament is in the books. We want to thank the teams and free agents who signed up, played hard, supported each other, and made the day fun. You are the true support of the victims and survivors we work with. A BIG Congratulations to the winners of the Home Run Derby Women's: Melanie Nelson, and Men's: Brandon Randle, and the winning team MEI SAFV Task Force appreciates all the support, and we are even more excited to do it again next year.
Kody and Gabby Blevins, thank you for donating to make this event even more possible.To the amazing community businesses that sponsored: All Occasions Engraving & Dot's Rings and Things, Western Wyoming Beverages, and Jody's Diner. Your support brought community members together to support survivors.
Thank you
Our volunteers: Venice Travis, Shay, Ian, Candice, Eric, Carrie, Hunter, Amber and Kaylen, our boots-on-the-ground workers- we appreciate your help and it's always fun when you're around, and to Jade, Tealan and Amber this event is so bittersweet as this is Tealan's first event as an advocate Jade's last as an advocate and Amber having to miss it. Thank you all for your hard work; you amaze me! You are a light in the dark for the survivors we work with. I am truly lucky to have you as part of the SAFV Task Force team.
Until Next Time
The Gentlemen: Take A Stand Against Violence event was an extraordinary demonstration of what Uinta County can accomplish when leadership, compassion, and community pride come together with purpose. It wasn’t just successful—it was powerful. The energy in the room, the generosity shown, and the willingness of men and boys to step forward as visible allies created a night that genuinely moved people and strengthened the mission of SAFV Task Force.
The event showcased what it looks like when a community refuses to be silent. Guests celebrated survivors, honored advocates, and uplifted one another with a shared commitment to safety, dignity, and hope. From the heartfelt moments to the high‑energy Fun Pianos performance, the evening blended meaning with joy in a way that left a lasting impact.
Most importantly, the support raised ensures that survivors in Uinta County continue receiving free, life‑saving services—advocacy, crisis intervention, shelter assistance, and prevention education. That is the true measure of success.
Thank you to our incredible sponsors, donors, and community members who helped make Gentlemen: Take A Stand Against Violence such a meaningful and successful event.
Our Co-Sponsors: Les Schwab.
Table Sponsors: Uinta County Human Services, 1st Bank, Aaron’s, Evanston Lodge #4, Judge and Sunny Kaste, Fairway Home Mortgage, Heiden Orthopedics, Oliver Construction Company, Chance Tillotson, Heritage Chevrolet and GMC of Evanston, CD Electrics, and A New Dawn Remembering Macey Dawn.
Allies in Action — Standing Up. Speaking Out Award — Trevor Rasmussen. This award honors men who don’t just talk about being part of the solution — they stand up, speak out, and model courageous allyship in the movement to end violence.
Allies in Action celebrates men who challenge harmful norms, support survivors, mentor youth, and promote healthy masculinity. It honors not perfection, but practice — the everyday choice to lead with respect, integrity, and compassion.
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