SUPPORT US
DASH is a new organization that needs broad community support in order for us to realize our vision to provide safe housing for all victims throughout the District. We invite you to join us in creating a safer world and better options for women fleeing abuse through making a financial and/or in-kind donation.

DASH is a 501(c)(3) organization and donations are tax deductible. Please make checks out to: District Alliance for Safe Housing, Inc. (DASH) and send donations to: P.O. Box 73186, Washington, DC 20056.

Employment Opportunities

DASH is currently seeking to fill the following position(s):
Housing Resource Program Director

Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers help us to realize our vision to provide safe housing for all victims throughout the District.

Currently DASH needs volunteers to provide administrative and fundraising support, sort through donations and assist families to move into their new apartments.

DASH also provides rewarding internship opportunities for university students looking for experience working in the areas of housing advocacy, social justice and domestic violence.

Internship Opportunities
Intern Job Description
Program Description: The District Alliance for Safe Housing, Inc. (DASH) is a newly formed nonprofit agency that works to ensure safe and sustainable refuge for victims of domestic violence in the District of Columbia through the development and management of emergency and transitional housing and supporting other community-based organizations to develop housing for victims as well.

Report to: Program Director

Responsibilities: Provide support to the development of a newly formed domestic violence housing program and learn about the inner workings of a feminist organization. Projects will include, but are not limited to:

  • Creating and disseminating outreach materials;
  • Assisting with the maintenance of website, specifically, updating our housing resource center online;
  • Attending community meetings and tabling community events;
  • Conducting research on affordable housing;
  • Assisting with organizing community summits for other domestic violence service providers;
  • Assist with troubleshooting housing inquiry calls/emails;
  • Attending weekly staff meetings;
  • Other duties as requested.

To Apply: Email info@dashdc.org

   

Wish List

Adopt a Kitchen ($300)
Dishes
Toaster
Cleaning Supplies
Coffee Maker
Trash Can
Dish Towels
Kitchen Table
Kitchen Chairs
Utensils
Telephone

Adopt a Bedroom ($200)
Comforters (full/twin)
Throw Rugs
Clocks
Sheet Sets
Night Stand
Waste Basket
Hangers

Adopt a Bathroom ($200)
Shower Curtain
Rugs
Shower Caddy
Clock
Cleaning Supplies
Shower Hooks
Trash Can
Waste Basket
Laundry Basket
Towels

Adopt a Living Room ($600)
Sofa
Coffee Table
TV and TV Stand
Lamps
End Tables

Emergency Kits($70)
Flashlight
Radio
Band-Aids

*DASH is happy to accept financial donations and gift cards, and requests that donated items are new or very gently used. If you have any questions or would like to make an in-kind donation please contact 202-462-3274 or email us at info@dashdc.org.