Safelight honors Blackford with dandelion painting farewell
Safelight supporters bid farewell to Tanya Blackford as she leaves to become area director for Crossnore School. Pat Ashe presented a dandelion painting while Laresa Griffin highlighted achievements under Blackford, including Dandelion Eatery, the Healing Place merger, Family Justice Center, and shelter renovations. The event at Hendersonville Country Club drew staff, supporters, and nonprofit leaders.