FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – NOVEMBER 12, 2026
REDDING, Calif.: The One SAFE Place Board of Directors has named Sarah Peery as the organization’s next Executive Director, effective December 1, 2026.
The appointment follows a comprehensive search led by the Board of Directors that included multiple rounds of interviews with Board members and community leaders.
“It is with great excitement I share our unanimous decision to hire Sarah Peery as the next Executive Director of One SAFE Place,” said Stephen Campbell, President of the One SAFE Place Board of Directors. “One SAFE Place has experienced significant movement and transition over the past four year. With Sarah’s appointment, we are confident that the organization is moving forward into a strong and promising new chapter.”
Peery has worked closely with One SAFE Place for several years through her leadership with Children’s Legacy Center. Her career has been rooted in programs and services, with her work expanding over time to include operations, communications, organizational systems, community partnerships, and broader leadership responsibilities. Her background includes more than 13 years of nonprofit leadership experience in victim’s services, program administration, and organizational strategy.
“The last four years have marked all of our lives for the better,” said Kimberly Johnson, Managing Director of One SAFE Place & CEO of Children’s Legacy Center. “It is not an easy job to lead people who are literal superheroes, but the staff at One SAFE Place are exactly that. Sarah is passionate about the work, and she is even more passionate about the team on the front lines every day. She is an extraordinary leader who has already made an incredible impact for victims in this community. Children’s Legacy Center is proud to keep standing alongside Sarah and this team, and I can’t wait to see what One SAFE Place becomes next.”
“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to lead One SAFE Place into its next chapter,” Sarah said. “I have seen firsthand what this organization can mean to someone who turns to us during one of the hardest moments of their life, and I have tremendous respect for the people who have sustained this work. I am honored to build on that foundation while continuing to strengthen our services, deepen our partnerships, and make sure One SAFE Place is positioned to serve this region well for years to come.”
As Executive Director, Peery will report to the One SAFE Place Board of Directors and lead the organization’s programs, staff, operations, fundraising, partnerships, and long-term strategy.
This marks the beginning of a new chapter for One SAFE Place. For the past four years, One SAFE Place and Children’s Legacy Center have operated as two separate organizations under shared leadership. With Peery’s appointment, One SAFE Place will have its own dedicated Executive Director, and the two organizations will continue their close collaboration in service of survivors, children, and families across this region.
One SAFE Place serves individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and related forms of abuse. Through crisis intervention, advocacy, shelter and housing, case management, legal advocacy, and community partnerships, One SAFE Place works to provide safety, support, and a path forward for those seeking help.
Morgan Bergstrom
ospshasta@gmail.com
530.244.0117
One SAFE Place · 2250 Benton Drive, Redding, CA 96003 · 530.244.0117 · ospshasta.org
