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22 people are interested
Safe Home Providers
ORGANIZATION: The Network/La Red
Please visit the new page to apply.
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22 people are interested
Community members statewide to provide 1-14 nights shelter in their homes to lesbian,gay, bisexual queer and/or transgender folks and their children who who are being abused or have been abused by a partner. We provide training, supervision, 24-hour emergency back-up, and a daily stipend.
More opportunities with The Network/La Red
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Network/La Red
Location:
PO Box 6011, Boston, MA 02114, US
Mission Statement
The Network/La Red (TNLR) is a survivor-led organization working to end partner abuse in the LGBTQ+, Kink, and Polyamorous communities. We strengthen our communities through organizing, education, and the provision of support services.
Description
The Network/La Red currently provides the following services:
- 24-Hour bilingual, TTY-accessible hotline
- Phone: (617) 742-4911
- Telephone-based Support Groups
- We currently offer two types of groups with more to come: LGBTQ+ Survivors and LGBTQ+ BIPOC Survivors
- Housing Pathways Program:
- Transitional Housing: Up to 2 years of rental assistance (max $1,000/month), with ongoing supportive counseling and advocacy
- Safehome: Up to 1 month stay in a confidential location for an individual or family, with ongoing supportive counseling and advocacy
- Individual support and advocacy program that provides safety planning, court accompaniment, information, referrals, assistance accessing other services, and supportive counseling
- Community education, both through an outreach program that offers workshops and training on issues related to LGBTQ+ partner abuse, and our national bilingual newsletter
- Consultation and technical assistance to other partner abuse programs, whether LGBTQ-focused or not; batterer intervention programs; LGBTQ+ service providers; and researchers and media throughout the U.S. and abroad
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
PO Box 6011Boston, MA 02114
DATE POSTED
August 13, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
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