Assisting individuals impacted by domestic violence navigate a safe path towards independence
Assisting individuals impacted by domestic violence navigate a safe path towards independence
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another.
It includes physical violence, sexual violence, psychological violence, and emotional abuse. The frequency and severity of domestic violence can vary dramatically; however, the one constant component of domestic violence is one partner’s consistent efforts to maintain power and control over the other.
Victims of domestic violence may be unable to leave an abusive partner or may be forced to return to an abusive partner for economic reasons.
When an abuser takes control of or limits access to shared or individual assets or limits the current or future earning potential of the victim as a strategy of power and control, that is economic abuse. Between 94-99% of survivors have also experienced economic abuse.
Access to emergency and sustainable resources is crucial for transitioning a domestic violence victim to a survivor and preventing the return to an abuser only to be a victimized again.
Emergency resources including but not limited to; temporary housing, transportation, financial assistance, legal navigation, relocation, and counseling. Once emergency needs are met, then sustainable resources are needed such as: financial recovery education, employment, and permanent housing.
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What We Do
Walking Into A New Life, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to assist individuals impacted by domestic violence navigate a safe path towards independence.
We provide emergency financial assistance through our flex spending program for tangible resources such as housing needs and relocation assistance. We collect hygiene products, gently used cell phones, and self care items for our community outreach programs.
We host events and share information through a variety of outlets to bring awareness & education to include policy and research, resources, advocacy, and activism. In addition, individuals are given program options for those seeking financial literacy, job readiness, entrepreneurship, health and wellness, self esteem and overall confidence.
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Recent News
Assistance available for survivors of domestic violence
We are in a season where acts of domestic violence are typically high. Additional stress, isolation, and basic needs insecurities are further compounded by Covid19 related restrictions and seclusion. Fortunately, we have received tangible resources from funders,...
Covid-19 Emergency Assistance Grants
In the last 2 quarters of 2020, we were awarded two (2) COVID-19 Community Emergency Assistance grants, thanks to the generosity and support of SisterReach. These grants provided us with $5,000 in gift cards for our Flex Spending Gift Card program for recipients to...
WIANL Receives 2020 Nation of Neighbors℠ Grant
Congratulations to 2020 Nation of Neighbors℠ recipient Joyce Kyles! Joyce founded Walking Into A New Life, Inc back in 2010 when, following her transition out of an abusive marriage, she became aware of the gaps in support available for women looking for a fresh...
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