Moms and kids healing together.
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1 in 3 women will experience domestic abuse in her lifetime. Survivors are often isolated from support networks and financial resources by their abusers, which puts them at risk of becoming homeless. As a result, they may lack steady income, employment history, credit history, and transportation. They also often suffer from anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression, and substance abuse.
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Children witness over 50% of domestic abuse incidents. Children who witness domestic violence are at an increased risk for post-traumatic stress disorder, aggressive behavior, anxiety, impaired development, difficulty interacting with peers, academic problems, and substance abuse. Additionally, about one-third of children who experience abuse or neglect as victims themselves grow up to become abusers or neglectful parents, continuing the cycle of abuse.
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While a mom attends classes, therapy, or case management, her children are only a room away, receiving programming tailored specifically to them. Children receive support group, daily programming to grow emotional and relational skills, and 1:1 tutoring.
Our current children’s program space accommodates 18 children, but we need space for at least 40.
To continue accepting both mothers and children into our program, we have to expand our programming space. In January 2025, God began opening doors for what will be the largest expansion in organization history!
Phase 1
The Program Center
Phase 2
Expand Housing, Reduce Barriers
Lydia’s Place
Where women and children have a safe place to sleep. By converting our current program and office space to a residential home, our total capacity will increase from 32 to 40 bedrooms.
Career Center
Where women have private office space to dream about their careers, research job and educational opportunities, complete applications, interview, and print necessary materials.
Fitness Center
Where women heal holistically and build healthy routines without transportation or emotional safety barriers.
Expansion Budget
Phase 1
Program Center Building
$1,350,000
Remodel of 11,000 sq ft Building
$400,000
Year 1 of Building Operational Costs
$150,000
Resident Transportation Van
$35,000
Childcare Furniture and Supplies
$25,000
Office Furniture and Equipment
$20,000
Phase 1 Total
$1,980,000
Phase 2
Year 1 of Childcare Staff Increase
$280,000
Fitness Center Equipment
$50,000
Career Center Renovation
$10,000
Career Center Computers & Printer
$10,000
Convert Lydia’s Place to Residential
$10,000
Year 1 of Program Staff Increase
$160,000
Phase 2 Total
$520,000
Total Expansion Budget: $2,500,000
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The Dwelling Place closed on the Program Center. Thanks to the incredible generosity of donors, The Dwelling Place purchased the building in cash, remaining a debt-free organization.
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Renovations began to create spaces designed specifically to help women and children heal and rebuild lives after abuse.
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The Goal: Raise $1,980,000 to complete all renovations!
Expansion Progress
The Goal
$1,980,000 by December 31st!
Giving as of September 23
Your
Invitation
TO RESTORE
AND REBUILD
This expansion is not just about building walls; it’s about creating a sanctuary for healing, a foundation for hope, and a future where dignity is restored and dreams are rebuilt. The Dwelling Place will be where:
Up to 40 families find refuge from abuse
Women and their children heal side by side
Children gain a sense of safety, healthy friendships, and love
Women reawaken dreams of education and careers
Women heal their bodies holistically
Lives are transformed through the love of Jesus
More ways to be a Dream Builder
VOLUNTEER
Be part of our largest expansion in TDP history by helping with the renovation, moving furniture, and making the new program space feel like home. Fill out the volunteer interest form to receive updates here.
STOCK
The Dwelling Place has a Bremer Investments Services/ Raymond James Brokerage Account. To give using stock, please download the form here and follow the instructions.
THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS
The Dwelling Place is an enrolled organization for Thrivent Choice Dollars. Eligible Thrivent members are able to direct Choice Dollars® to The Dwelling Place.
PLANNED GIVING & LEGACY GIFTS
You can make The Dwelling Place part of your charitable giving legacy. We can work with you and your financial advisor to ensure your gift makes a meaningful impact.
