Our New Horizons program opened in April 2009, and provides permanent supportive housing for 17 women and their children who are rebuilding their lives after being forced into homelessness by domestic violence.
Domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness among women and children. It is estimated that one-third to one-half of homelessness among women and children stems from domestic abuse, and that 1in 3 women will experience abuse in her lifetime. At NEW, most women in our housing programs report experiencing domestic abuse at some point in their lives, even if the abuse is not the primary reason for her homelessness right now.
Join us in honoring the survivors and remembering the victims of domestic violence during the month of October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
We are proud that with our help and support, there are at least 17 women and their children every year who do not have to live with homelessness because they make their home at New Horizons.
New Horizons residents live in their own apartments in neighborhoods all around the District. They meet regularly with their NEW case manager and other support team members, and we help them connect to resources in their neighborhoods and communities. Families in New Horizons are making strides toward living independently and thriving: mothers are working, children are enrolled in school and participating in extracurricular activities, many children are showing academic improvements, and families are learning how to support one another during the healing process to recover from abuse.
We are grateful to our supporters and contributors for their role in making New Horizons possible! If you would like to make a donation to NEW in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, click here. Thank you for your support!
