Mission: Newhouse is the catalyst for survivors of domestic violence to rise through the impacts of trauma by providing an ecosystem of transformative services that lead to safety, self-sufficiency and whole-person healing.
Target demographics: women, men and children fleeing domestic violence
Direct beneficiaries per year: over 10,000 women and children through housing, support programs, and 24-hour hotline
Geographic areas served: Greater Kansas City MO
Programs: Residential shelter and support services include safe shelter and transitional/permanent housing; food/clothing/personal hygiene items; case management and advocacy; support groups; life/job skills classes; financial management workshops; parenting classes; individual therapy; group therapy; K-8 youth education and GED; spirituality programs; and referrals to job training, job placement, substance abuse counseling, and medical services.
I had the opportunity to start at Newhouse as a volunteer not knowing that I would become a life-long supporter of this important mission. Newhouse is the oldest shelter in the metro and is playing such a critical role in alleviating domestic violence in Kansas City. I was lucky enough to join the Newhouse staff and help continue this mission!
Being a survivor of domestic violence as a child, I deeply appreciate the staff and volunteers at Newhouse. They are over worked and under paid in their commitment to save the lives of the women and cildren trying to Break The Cycle of Domestic Violence! They have made the commitment for over forty years.
Todays news (NFL) shows the extent that it happens in our society.
grambre9
Professional with expertise in this field
07/11/2014
Rating: 4
07/11/2014
As an educator, I am so impressed with Newhouse's onsite school. The children come to the shelter fearful and usually behind in their studies. The special education instructor uses differentiated instruction with each child to assist them in gaining confidence and academic/life skills to be ready to re-enter public schools with a healthy mind--ready to learn more.
