We are so grateful to Bank of America for its generous gift of $10,000 to support NEW’s work with homeless women and children in Washington!
Our Executive Director, Wanda Steptoe, and resident Renee Nwigwe, joined Bank of America Banking Center manager, Rodney Coleman, and the staff of the Metro Center location for the grant award presentation (pictured above and below).
The “big check” from Bank of America is proudly on display in our reception area (pictured below), and the grant dollars are already at work helping to house and support more than 100 women and children who make their home at NEW.
New Endeavors by Women, founded in 1988, operates two transitional and three permanent supportive housing programs for homeless women and children in Washington, DC. Each year, more than 150 women and children receive housing, supportive services, and a helping hand at NEW.
In 2010, NEW provided housing to over 190 residents, partnering with participants to achieve stability and independence goals: 30 of 70 transitional residents moved on to permanent housing; working residents in transitional programs earned an average $9.00 hourly wage, while those in permanent programs earned an average of over $2,000 per month. More than 80% of residents were engaged in education and employment activities, including employment, training classes, and school. Three residents were enrolled in college courses.
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Another photo, with Metro Center Banking Center staff:
The "big check" on display in our reception area:
