House of dawn, INC. (HOD) will implement thebridges to safety: housing and supportive services for survivors of crimeproject to expand access to safe, affordable housing and provide trauma-informed…

The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Victims of Crime awarded House of Dawn $500,000 on October 1, 2025, under the Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants program (CFDA 16.582).

House of Dawn will implement the Bridges to Safety project to expand access to safe, affordable housing and provide trauma-informed supportive services for adult survivors of crime in Clayton County, Georgia, and surrounding areas. Deliverables include establishing a survivor-focused intake and screening process; finalizing referral pathways with justice system and community partners through memoranda of understanding; securing additional housing capacity; and providing case management, housing placement, transportation, childcare, and connections to counseling, legal services, and employment assistance.

House of Dawn, a tax-exempt nonprofit organization based in Jonesboro, Georgia, is designated as a Black American-owned and minority-owned business. Performance occurs in Jonesboro, Georgia. The award period runs through September 30, 2028.

House of dawn, INC. (HOD) will implement thebridges to safety: housing and supportive services for survivors of crimeproject to expand access to safe, affordable housing and provide trauma-informed supportive services for adult survivors of crime in clayton county, georgia, and surrounding areas. Direct services include implementing a survivor-focused intake and screening process; finalizing referral pathways with justice system and community partners through memoranda of understanding; securing additional housing capacity; and providing case management, housing placement, transportation, childcare, and connections to counseling, legal services, and employment assistance