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Violence Prevention & Survivor Support

Safety, stability, and dignity for survivors

A planned program area dedicated to survivors of violence — providing transitional housing, advocacy, and the stability needed to rebuild a safe future.

Program development underway as part of our federal grant expansion strategy.
In immediate danger?

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or your local emergency services. For confidential 24/7 support, the U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-7233.

Federal Grant Opportunity

Transitional Housing for Survivors

This program area is being developed to pursue the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) transitional housing opportunity — aligning our capacity to the funder's stated areas of focus.

Up to $600KFunding amount per award
80Expected awards
DOJ · OVWOffice on Violence Against Women
2026Target application cycle

Eligible areas of focus include transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; short-term rental and utility assistance; security deposits and relocation assistance; housing stability and permanent housing placement; and employment counseling and workforce support.

Planned Focus Areas

How we intend to serve survivors

Transitional HousingSafe, stable interim housing for survivors rebuilding.
Domestic Violence SurvivorsTrauma-informed support and safety planning.
Dating Violence SurvivorsSupport for young people and adults alike.
Sexual Assault SurvivorsConfidential, compassionate advocacy.
Stalking SurvivorsSafety navigation and resource connection.
Emergency Housing AssistanceRapid help in moments of crisis.
Housing StabilityBridging survivors toward long-term stability.
Workforce SupportPathways to economic independence.
Survivor AdvocacyWalking alongside survivors at every step.
Our Commitment

Built on safety and trust

Trauma-informed

Every interaction is designed around the safety, dignity, and choices of the survivor — never re-traumatizing, always empowering.

Confidential

We are committed to confidentiality protections consistent with VAWA standards as we build this program.

Culturally responsive

Services planned in English, Spanish, French, and Haitian Creole, meeting survivors within their own communities.

Coordinated

Connected to the full Foundation network and community partners for wraparound, whole-person support.

Partner With Us

Help us build this for survivors

We are actively developing this program area as part of our federal grant expansion strategy. Funders, partner agencies, and advocates — let's build it together.

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