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PROJECT SAFE

We're just starting our journey, and we'd like you to join us.
Our goal is to communicate on a very open level around depression, suicide awareness and education; striving to remove the stigma from the word 'depression.' This disease affects every individual differently - there is no prescriptive fix for everyone. We will not be able to stop suicide, but we hope to give individuals contemplating suicide an opportunity to live one more day, week, month, year or lifetime.
We are honored to bring our local community wonderful events, resources, and more. We here at Project SAFE of the Cedar River Corridor Area aim to inform everyone in our community about the local resources for mental health and suicide prevention. With our events, our resources, and more, we not only start our mission of ending the stigma around depression and suicide, but we are starting a much needed open dialogue on these issues and what we can do to help.
EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Strike Out the Stigma 2025

7th Annual Fundraiser


More information to come!

PAST EVENTS

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IN MEMORY OF GARRETT RONALD FARR

"Garrett Ronald Farr, my son, lost his battle with depression on September 22, 2017. I could tell you it was the hardest day of my life, but I would be lying. The next most difficult day of my life was his visitation. The next one was his funeral. The next was his 18th birthday. The next is every day afterwards. It does not get easier when you have a loss like this, but you see bright spots in the lives you touch every day. That is all part of the healing." - Michael Gerard Farr

Garrett R. Farr Scholarship

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To: College Community High School Seniors                                     
Re: Garrett R. Farr Scholarship


The Garrett R. Farr Scholarship, provided through the Project SAFE Committee is to be awarded to a current high school graduating senior (Class of 2025) in the Cedar River Corridor Area.   


There will be $3,000 set aside in scholarships money, with a minimum of $500 provided to the academic institution for any one scholarship.


The following pages explain the application process. Keep in mind that the criteria is not primarily academics. Applications are due April 15, 2025. The money when awarded goes directly to the school towards tuition or books. Winners need to provide us your school ID number and address and phone number of the school, so payment can be made.

Garrett R. Farr Construction Trade Scholarship:


A scholarship will be provided to a student who plans to attend a construction trade institution in the areas of building: including plumbing, electric, heating/AC, construction, etc. 


Please submit:

 

  • Completed Application
  • Grades 9-12 transcript (last semester may be omitted)
  • List of community services, activities, personal interests and employment
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Personal essay, see requirements below (trade industry).

 


Garrett R. Farr Life Achievement Scholarship:


A scholarship will be provided to a student who plans to attend community college or a 4-year university. 


Please submit:

 

  • Completed Application
  • Grades 9-12 transcript (last semester may be omitted)
  • List of community services, activities, personal interests and employment
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Personal essay, see requirements below. 

 

The application should be emailed in its entirety to mgfarr@yahoo.com

 

Mike Farr
President
Project SAFE of the Cedar River Corridor Area, Inc. 


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To: Scholarship Applicant                                     
Re: Garrett R. Farr Scholarship


The Garrett R. Farr Scholarship, provided through the Project SAFE Committee is to be awarded to an individual entering into the trade program for the first time in the Cedar River Corridor Area. 


There will be $1,000 set aside in scholarships money, with a minimum of $500 provided to the academic institution for any one scholarship.


The following pages explain the application process. Keep in mind that the criteria is not primarily academics. Applications are due July 22, 2024. The money when awarded goes directly to the school towards tuition or books. Winners need to provide us your school ID number and address and phone number of the school, so payment can be made.

Garrett R. Farr Construction Trade Scholarship:


A scholarship will be provided to a student who plans to attend a construction trade institution in the areas of building: including plumbing, electric, heating/AC, construction, etc. 


Please submit:

 

  • Completed Application
  • Grades 9-12 transcript (or last year of schooling)
  • List of community services, activities, personal interests and employment
  • Letter of recommendation

     ⦁  Personal essay specific to your academic and career goals and how those will be met by entering into the trade industry. 

  • Personal essay, see requirements below.

 


The application should be emailed in its entirety to projectsafecr@gmail.com

 

Mike Farr
President/Founder
Project SAFE of the Cedar River Corridor Area, Inc. 


APPLY

To: Graduate Students                                     
Re: Garrett R. Farr Scholarship


The Garrett R. Farr Scholarship, provided through the Project SAFE Committee is to be awarded to an individual entering into Grad School in the Mental Health Profession, in the Cedar River Corridor Area. 


There will be $2,000 set aside in scholarships money, with a minimum of $1,000 provided to the academic institution for any one scholarship.


The following pages explain the application process. Keep in mind that the criteria is not primarily academics. Applications are due July 24, 2024. The money when awarded goes directly to the school towards tuition or books. Winners need to provide us your school ID number and address and phone number of the school, so payment can be made.

Garrett R. Farr Life Achievement Scholarship:


A scholarship will be provided to a student who plans to attend a Graduate Program in Mental Health Counseling


Please submit:

 

  • Completed Application
  • Undergraduate program transcript
  • List of community services, activities, personal interests and employment
  • Letter of recommendation.
  • Personal essay, see requirements below.

 

The application should be emailed in its entirety to projectsafecr@gmail.com

 

Mike Farr
President/Founder
Project SAFE of the Cedar River Corridor Area, Inc. 


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ABOUT

Saving LIVES, One LIFE at a TIME! As a nonprofit organization, our mission is to reduce the stigma around depression and increase suicide awareness and education.

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CONTACT

Project SAFE
2794 Croy Rd NW
Swisher, IA 52338