Since its incorporation in 1995, Lydia’s House has helped more than 275 abused women and their children build new lives, and now has the capacity to serve 35 families.

The transitional housing Lydia’s House provides is a vital bridge for abused women and their children, providing the time and support necessary for them to move from a 30 to 90 day stay in an emergency shelter to safe, independent, permanent housing. A few months in an emergency shelter is simply not enough time to build a new life, so Lydia's House provides a safe haven for women and children for up to two years while they find employment and housing as well as seek the medical and legal help they need.

Our program works! After leaving Lydia's House,
85% of clients have permanent housing and self-sustaining employment.

Programs Include:

• Safe, confidentially-located furnished apartments
• Comprehensive, goal-oriented support services, including:
• Personal advocacy
• Support groups
• Economic literacy
• Community and family activities
• Access to community resources