Round up this March to support community members fleeing violence! The Community Works Dunn House Shelter provides the only place in our community for victims fleeing violence to go immediately for safe housing. The Dunn House Shelter serves over 250 survivors annually – 65% of those are children.

Community Works brings hope, support, and empowerment to those impacted by violence. They provide safe housing, 24/7 crisis intervention, support groups, and ongoing outreach services.

Funds will be used to support the basic needs of Dunn House Shelter residents. Without access to these basic needs, it is nearly impossible for someone to focus on their healing and the support being offered at the Dunn House, and without access to vital needs it is nearly impossible for someone to become self-sustaining and move from the Dunn House into more stable housing.

The Dunn House Shelter has been providing emergency housing since the 1970’s. Staff provide 24/7 wraparound supportive advocacy services to those fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sex trafficking. Community Works is the only agency in Jackson county that provides these services. Previous Positive Change funds were used to help build fencing and a laundry facility for Community Works transitional living apartment units.