We work to empower women by providing safe housing and access to the knowledge and resources they need to find their path toward independence. Our programs are designed to meet each participant where they are and develop an individualized plan so that they can reach their goals and support themselves and their families.
Our Impact
Our participants have gone on to purchase homes, pursue graduate degrees, and thrive in their careers. All this wouldn't have been possible without their self-determination and the support we're able to offer.
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women and children provided with safe and stable housing through our 13 housing programs.
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hours of free counseling offered to 361 people through our Domestic Violence Support Center.
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parents and children equipped with trauma-informed childcare through Kidspace.
Housing Programs
Offering supportive, transitional and permanent housing to women and their dependents in the D.C. area.
Houses for Women and Children
Families First I:
Crisis and Permanent Supportive Housing
Serving those affected by domestic violence
Families First II:
Crisis and Permanent Supportive Housing
Serving those affected by domestic violence
FamilySpace:
Permanent Supportive Housing
Serving those affected by substance use disorder
Hope Rising:
Permanent Supportive Housing
Serving those affected by mental health traumas and domestic violence
Bridges:
Permanent, supportive housing
Serving those affected by domestic violence
Houses for Single Women
New Foundation:
Permanent Supportive Housing
Serving those experiencing chronic houselessness
Rising Place:
Transitional to Rapid Rehousing
Serving those affected by domestic violence
Madison:
Transitional Housing
Serving those experiencing houselessness and those affected by trauma
New Pathways:
Permanent Supportive housing
Serving those affected by mental health traumas
Three Sisters:
Permanent Supportive housing
Serving those affected by mental health traumas
A New Start:
Transitional Housing
Serving those affected by domestic violence
Stepping Forward:
Housing Vouchers with Supportive Services
Serving those affected by domestic violence
Hear from Our Participants
We've been serving women in the D.C. area for over 45 years. Their willingness to share their stories of pain, determination, and triumph help us to remember how important the work we're doing is...and how to shape our programs to best fit the needs and aspirations of survivors.
Help Us Do More
Your support makes our work possible. With your help, we can continue to empower women and children here in D.C.