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House of Dawn
what we do with your support

About Us

House of Dawn supports young mothers to become independent and self-reliant. Our targeted population are young adults, ages 18 to 24 and enrolled in college, technical school or a workforce development program. Services include: student housing, childcare assistance, parent support groups, and educational supports so that young mothers can achieve educational goals, start careers, and begin leading independent lives.

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Program highlights

Below Market Housing 

Housing affordable to middle-income households earning between 60-120 percent of the area median income (ami).

Student Housing Program

SHP serves young mother’s ages18-21 in a congregate living arrangement. These mothers live independently with supervision provided by our agency Life Coach.

Life Coaching  

Mental and Physical Health Care Services

Ollie’s Place Specialty Suites in collaboration with the House of Dawn, and Life Health and Wellness, LLC bring services, information, education, and tools for a healthier mind, body, and soul.

Doula Services 

Doula services include personal support to women and families throughout a woman's pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum experience. This includes emotional and physical support, provided during pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period.

Community Linkage Services

Community Outreach

OUR PROGRAMS

Housing Programs

We provide housing to aid young mothers attending college or secondary schools and families needing a hand to improve their future.

University Student Housing

Workforce Affordable Housing

Global Programs

Your support allows us to take services and support we have perfected over 20 plus years to women in other countries. We’re changing generations there and a small amount here makes for sweeping improvements there. We hope you will consider a gift for our latest efforts by making a donation by clicking the link below.

Africa Missions 2023

Africa Missions 2022

Jamaica Mission 2021

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Community Outreach

Our Community Outreach Program focuses on homeless prevention, rental and child care assistance, linkage to community resources. We offers community support by way of clothing, furniture, personal items, and nonprofit workshop facilitation.

Emergency Resources

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