Transforming Lives with Modular Solutions
Safe Haven: A New Era of Housing
Our Journey and Vision
SafeHaven Modular is a mission-centered company focused on helping our country’s most vulnerable. We believe it a privilege, and obligation, to be part of the solution to ending the crisis of the unsheltered in America today. SafeHaven is in the business of creating spaces we would live in, as everyone, especially our most vulnerable, is worthy of respect and opportunity.
Meet Our Dedicated Team
The Minds Behind Safe Haven
Jeff Ferguson
Founder
Jeff Ferguson has over three decades worth of experience in the metal fabrication business. In 1998, he co-founded Piedmont Metal with his father and has since collaborated with prominent manufacturers such as Steel Cell, Kubota of America, and the Federal Government. His commitment to community welfare shines through his leadership roles on boards like Habersham Membership Corporation and NGN Fiber Network. When the COVID pandemic intensified the challenges faced by the unhoused, Jeff leveraged his extensive business expertise and his company’s capabilities to implement impactful solutions, underscoring his steadfast dedication to making a difference in the lives of others.
Paul Belk
Partner
Paul built a distinguished career in the telecommunications industry and has served as CEO for Georgia Communications Corporation, Appalachian Broadband Technologies, and North Georgia Network. He has a passion for serving people in need and has dedicated time to mission fields in Haiti, Nicaragua, and various parts of the U.S. Paul met Jeff while at North Georgia Network, and the two connected through their shared desire to serve and support community.
Ara Woodworth
Media Consultant
Ara is a University of North Georgia graduate with expertise in writing and publication. She possesses a deep passion for community engagement, service, and sustainability. Ara has worked with achi Solutions as an intern story writer, where she created meaningful memory books for older adult clients and their families. She cultivated her commitment to community service through invaluable experiences in the mission field where she often served alongside her father Paul. Ara is now using her expertise in writing and design to consult for SafeHaven.
The History
Frank Ferguson devoted an impressive four decades of his career to Habersham Metal from 1957 to 1997, during which time the company evolved into the leading global manufacturer of prison doors and frames. After his retirement, he founded Piedmont Metal, which swiftly became a vital supplier of components for Steel Cell of America, a distinguished leader in modular prison cell construction and the renovation of correctional facilities throughout the United States and beyond for 25 years. Piedmont Metal earned national recognition for its crucial role in the construction of the Guantanamo Bay Prison in the early 2000s.
Today, Frank’s remarkable legacy is championed by his son Jeff Ferguson at Safe Haven, who passionately embraces innovation while upholding an unwavering commitment to exceptional metal fabrication. Jeff envisioned harnessing his father’s methodologies to create something transformative: modular homes for the unsheltered. His mission, along with his team, in establishing Safe Haven is to provide housing solutions that empower individuals with freedom and stability.
Join Us in Making a Difference
At Safe Haven, your support can transform lives. Whether you choose to donate, volunteer, or simply spread the word, every action counts in our mission to provide modular homes for the homeless. Together, we can create a brighter future for those in need.