Blue Bird Tattoo Studio Hosts Annual “Self Care Saturday” Flash Day Fundraiser Benefiting Safe Home

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Hanover, PA — YWCA Hanover Safe Home will once again receive community support through Blue Bird Tattoo Studio’s annual “Self Care Saturday” Flash Day fundraiser on Saturday, May 30. The event combines tattoo artistry, community connection, and charitable giving to support individuals impacted by domestic violence and human trafficking.

Hosted annually since the studio opened in 2020, Self Care Saturday was originally created as an alternative to traditional Friday the 13th tattoo specials. Information for this release was provided by Missi Blue, owner of Blue Bird Tattoo Studio, who shared the inspiration behind the event and its continued impact on the Hanover community.
“It started as an alternative to Friday the 13th tattoos,” Blue said. “Saturday gives people a better option, and we wanted the designs to offer something different too. In our opinion, treating yourself to a tattoo is self care.”
This year’s event will feature custom flash sheets created by every artist on the Blue Bird team, including artists with typically closed books. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive tattoos from fan-favorite artists including Missi Blue and Vicky Stoner, along with the studio’s full team of artists.
Special guest Nikki Vlahos of Skin Vixxen will also join the event, offering heart freckle tattoos, consultations for inkless scar and stretch mark revision, and consultation scheduling opportunities.
The fundraiser is sponsored by several local favorites including Main Street Hanover, Britton Coffee Co., Little Fox Coffee and Books, and many more! With participating clients receiving exclusive perks, discounts, and giveaways from sponsoring businesses.
In addition to fundraising through tattoo services, the event will collect pantry donations for Safe Home. Organizers encourage attendees to check the studio’s Instagram for a current list of requested items. Safe Home has specifically requested that clothing donations not be included due to current overstock.
“Safe Home has helped some women who are really important to me,” Blue shared. “Women that likely would not be here today if it wasn’t for them. This event is our way of thanking Safe Home for the amazing work they do.”
Self Care Saturday has become more than just a tattoo event, it has evolved into a community tradition centered around supporting neighbors, local businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
“None of this matters if we aren’t also giving back and contributing to our community,” Blue added. “We must stick together and support each other.”
Community members interested in attending are encouraged to arrive early, as lines traditionally begin forming before opening. Organizers note that flash days are especially welcoming for first-time tattoo clients due to the smaller, affordable tattoo options and energetic atmosphere.
Event Information
Self Care Saturday Flash Day Fundraiser
Saturday, May 30
Location: Blue Bird Tattoo Studio
10 Baltimore Street, Second Floor
Hanover, PA 17331
Phone: (717) 634-5685
For updates, donation needs, and event previews, follow Blue Bird Tattoo Studio on social media.
About Blue Bird Tattoo Studio 
Blue Bird Tattoo Studio is a woman-owned tattoo studio led by founder and owner Missi Blue, a professional tattoo artist with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. Known for her bright, bold color work and detailed pet portraits, Missi built her artistic career after relocating from a small coastal town in Florida to Maryland, where she pursued tattooing professionally and has since established herself in the Mid-Atlantic region.
In 2020, just one month before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Missi Blue opened Blue Bird Tattoo Studio in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Since its opening, the studio has continued to grow and evolve into a collaborative, artist-driven space known for its creativity, welcoming atmosphere, and strong community involvement. Missi’s vision has helped shape Blue Bird into a studio that blends high-level artistry with personal expression and local engagement.
Beyond tattooing, Missi Blue is a mother, creative entrepreneur, and lifelong learner with a passion for art in many forms, including painting, sculpting, and music. She is also known for her love of the outdoors and active lifestyle, often spending her free time camping, hiking, and exploring new adventures with her family and friends. Her broad range of interests and commitment to creativity are reflected in the studio’s culture, which values artistic growth, individuality, and continuous learning.
About YWCA Hanover Safe Home 
YWCA Hanover Safe Home provides free, confidential, and self-directed services for individuals impacted by domestic violence and human trafficking throughout the Hanover area and Adams County. Established in 1981 through YWCA Hanover, the program offers a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency housing assistance, legal advocacy, safety planning, support groups, counseling referrals, transportation assistance, and community education programs. Safe Home’s mission is rooted in the belief that every person deserves to live free from fear, violence, and abuse while having access to compassionate support and resources that empower them to make informed decisions for their future.

About Main Street Hanover

The mission of Main Street Hanover is to expand the economic capacity of downtown Hanover, thus improving the business environment, enhancing the quality of place, and increasing community synergy.

 

Main Street Hanover is a 501c3 non-profit & proceeds benefit the revitalization of Downtown Hanover.

Blue Bird Tattoo Studio Hosts Annual “Self Care Saturday” Flash Day Fundraiser Benefiting Safe Home