The Village Center: Because it takes a village.

Five floors. One building. A lifetime of impact.

Professional development, job training, community support, childcare, and transitional apartments. The Village Center is designed to meet every need a young woman might have to get onto her feet, find stable employment, and start an independent life- with her children.

Foster child aging out of the system?

Mom and kids looking for a place to land after a DV shelter?

Newly clean mom trying to reunify with her kids?

Connect them to a safe, supported living arrangement. Offer supports that see them as people first. Provide training that meets their needs and services they choose. The Play Lab for connecting to self, to children, and to community, purpose-built by experts to support every domain of child and human development.

And finally, the Foster Child Boutique: the answer to The Garbage Bag Problem. A 24/7 one-stop-shop for sudden child placements. Shop one: the duffel bag, a soft-bodied container that's easy to transport, easy to clean, easy to pack. Shop two: the hygiene kit; a ready-made kit with new toiletries already packed for grab and go ease. Shop three: the clothes; sorted by size and style, assisted by a dedicated staff member, children can try on and choose their own clothing if they'd like. Every step of the way is one more message that says "you matter, you're seen, you're cared for."

Become a part of our village by making a tax-deductible donation today. Because it takes a village.

Photo used courtesy of Felix Wong, see more at www.felixwong.com

Build The Village Center

Because it takes a village