Largest Provider of Safe Housing for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence in DC

All Survivors Deserve A Safe Place to Call Home

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OUR MODEL

All Survivors Deserve A Safe Place to Call Home

WAYS TO GIVE

GET HELP

OUR MODEL

Did you know…

Domestic Violence is a leading cause of homelessness for women and children. DASH innovates longer-term and survivor-centered safe housing options and holistic services to ensure that no survivor has to become homeless as a result of abuse.

ALL survivors are welcome including women, men, immigrant survivors, elder survivors, and LGBTQ+ survivors.

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Urgent Needs

Our Current Wish List Needs:

Lyft and Uber Gift Cards
Cleaning Supplies
Groceries

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Your Impact in FY2020. Together, we are empowering lives.

239 Adults Housed Safely

623 Children Housed Safely

1st Program Launched for Youth Survivors (18-24)

100% Self-Identified Goal Plans Created

81 Survivors Welcomed during COVID-19

3,113 Individuals & Families Received Advocacy Services

63 Survivors Received Emergency Financial Assistance

83 Volunteers Trained & Welcomed

Our Mission

DASH is an innovator in providing access to safe housing and services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their families as they rebuild their lives on their own terms. We envision a culture where safe housing is a human right shared by everyone.

Since 2006, DASH remains the largest dedicated safe housing provider for survivors and their families escaping violence in the District.