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We stand against the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery and the larger systems of racial injustice that makes them possible. All oppressions are related.
Ending violence against women and girls cannot happen until every person is treated with respect and dignity. Black Lives Matter.
Reports to: Survivor Advocacy Services Manager
Hours: 20-40 hours per week
Pay Rate: Starts at $19.50 /hour DOE, premium pay for multi-lingual services
Classification: Regular, Non-exempt; N4 Responsibility Level
Reviewed: May 2020
Reports to: Housing Stability Services Manager
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay Rate: Starts at $19.50/hour DOE, premium pay for multi-lingual services
Classification: Regular, Non-exempt; N4 Responsibility Level
Reviewed: May 2020 Continue reading “Housing Stability Advocate”
Reports to: Homelessness Services Manager
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay Rate: Starts at $19.50/hour DOE, premium pay for multi-lingual services
Classification: Regular, Non-exempt
Reviewed: May 2020 Continue reading “Homelessness Services Advocate”
Andrea connected with LifeWire last year through our partnership with Open Arms Perinatal Services. Her partner had physically abused her throughout the first two trimesters of her pregnancy and began beating her again shortly after she gave birth.
Andrea wanted to leave, but she needed somewhere to go. LifeWire connected Andrea with a local shelter. The temporary housing gave her time to find a place to stay with friends. Andrea agreed to cook, clean, and take care of their kids in exchange for room and board.
Things were going well for Andrea and her two kids until the COVID-19 crisis. The family Andrea lived with suffered a big financial setback when one parent lost a job and the other lost hours. They asked Andrea and her kids to leave, but Andrea didn’t have any place to go. Continue reading “You’re saving lives”