Domestic violence is the leading cause of family homelessness in New York City – more than evictions. Access to safe and affordable housing is one of survivors’ biggest, most urgent concerns and it often determines whether or not they leave their abuser.
As the only organization in New York City dedicated solely to the solution of permanent housing for survivors, New Destiny’s advocacy work focuses on increasing housing resources for domestic violence survivors and their families. Survivors inform our advocacy and policy work through our speakers bureaus: Survivor Voices Project and Voces de Cambio.
New Destiny are a co-convener of the Family Homelessness Coalition, and a member of the Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development (ANHD) and Supportive Housing Network of New York.