Fresh Start Fund – The Fresh Start Fund provides clients in our housing programs with financial support for emergency expenses that may destabilize their ability to remain safely housed, and for eligible educational and employment training expenses that support their path to self-sufficiency.

Financial abuse is a major barrier to the women we serve gaining independence and safety for themselves and their children. For most of our clients who largely live paycheck to paycheck, an unexpectedly high bill or an unforeseen expense is both extremely stressful and damaging. In worse cast scenarios, if they aren’t able to cover these expenses, they may be forced to leave safe housing and return to their abusers.

The Fresh Start Fund provides clients in our housing programs with financial support for emergency expenses that may destabilize their ability to remain safely housed, and for eligible educational and employment training expenses that support their path to self-sufficiency. When needs arise, Case Managers first direct clients to community resources to encourage self-sufficiency; when community resources and supports are unavailable, Case Managers request support for clients through the Fresh Start Fund, for approval from our Director of Programs.

If you would like to contribute specifically to the Fresh Start Fund, please click on our donate link and choose to allocate your donation to the Fresh Start Fund.