Five ways domestic violence shelters can be better

Volunteers of America-Greater New York has begun construction on a new supportive housing project. The 14-story Clarke Place Senior Residence will provide 98 studio and 23 one-bedroom apartments in the Jerome Avenue Highbridge-Concourse neighborhood of the Bronx. It is expected to be completed in 25 months and begin taking in tenants in fall 2020, according to an Oct. 26 press release. It will also have case managers on-site to refer residents to social and health services.

The Malala Fund and Give Lively have developed a free donation tool. Simple Widget allows nonprofits to process donations directly on their own websites, according to an Oct. 19 press release. “Malala Fund’s digital team came to us with an idea to improve their donor experience and we knew we could build something that would have a broader impact,” Brooke Currence, vice president of marketing at the New York City-based Give Lively, said in the press release. “This collaboration led to a solution that will ultimately help nonprofits of all sizes raise funding they need to fulfill their mission without sacrificing their means.” Learn more here.

Unique People Services has won a $1.2 million contract from the New York City Department of Social Services. The money will fund 40 units of non-emergency scatter site housing for people living with AIDS, according to the City Record. Abbot House will provide non-secure detention services for juveniles per a $9.57 million contract with the city Administration for Children’s Services.

A new report from Safe Horizon is filled with data on domestic violence and those it affects. The report was commissioned by the nonprofit to better understand how to support survivors. The 24-page report contains lots of information about associated issues, but concludes with five recommendations focused on these five areas:

• Shelter funding
• Trauma treatment
• Changes to financial literacy and job training programs
• Affordable housing barriers
• Community and family connections

Read the report below: