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Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse provides housing assistance for victims of domestic violence who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Programs include transitional housing, rapid re-housing, and homelessness prevention services.

What We Do

Transitional Housing:

The transitional housing program is for women and children experiencing homelessness who have also been impacted by domestic violence. In addition to providing temporary housing, the program focuses on providing comprehensive, supportive services which allow participants to achieve their individual goals and prevent future homelessness. Services include temporary, rent-free housing, financial and empowerment related classes, case management, counseling, and housing advocacy. Referrals must be made through the Suburban Cook County Coordinated Entry system. Direct referrals from prospective participants are not accepted. For more information contact an advocate at 708-335-3028.

Rapid Re-Housing:

The rapid re-housing housing program is for individuals with or without children who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence. In addition to providing temporary housing assistance, the program focuses on providing comprehensive, supportive services which allow participants to achieve their individual goals and prevent future homelessness. Services include temporary, rental assistance for housing, housing advocacy, and case management services. Participants may also receive financial and empowerment related education and counseling. Referrals must be made through the Suburban Cook County Coordinated Entry system. Direct referrals from prospective participants are not accepted.  For more information contact an advocate at 708-335-3028.

Homelessness Prevention:

The homelessness prevention program is for victims of domestic violence who are facing a housing crisis due to fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence. These individuals are at risk of becoming homeless. The program provides one-time rental assistance based on criteria established by the program’s funding sources. Services may also include financial case management addressing budgeting, credit repair, employment and education related goals.

Direct referrals from prospective participants as well as referrals from community agencies are evaluated for acceptance.

 

Call our 24-Hour Hotline: 708-335-3028

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A Letter from Kris Scott, CEO

On behalf of the staff and board of directors of Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse, I extend our deepest condolences to the families of Shaneiqua Pugh, her seven children, and all those impacted by Sunday’s mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana.

In recent weeks, we have witnessed a devastating number of lives lost to domestic violence—individuals killed at the hands of intimate partners. Among them are Dr. Cerina Fairfax, wife of Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax; Nancy Metayer Bowen, Vice Mayor of Coral Springs, Florida; Pastor Tammy McCollum of Charlotte, North Carolina; Myneika Scott of Grovetown, Georgia; and Davonta Curtis of Chicago, Illinois. These names represent just a fraction of the lives lost. Too many stories go untold, and too many families are left grieving.

As these tragedies continue to unfold, I am reminded of the urgency of our work. Domestic violence does not discriminate—it affects individuals across all communities, backgrounds, and identities. In recent weeks, there has been heightened visibility around the murders of Black women.

According to the National Network to End Domestic Violence, 45.1% of Black women have experienced domestic violence, and more than half of Black female homicides are connected to intimate partner violence.

At Anew, we see the impact of this violence every day—and we also see the possibility for change. We provide comprehensive, wraparound services to survivors, while also investing in prevention efforts that address the root causes of abuse.

We believe accountability is essential. Through our Partner Abuse Intervention Program, we work with individuals who have used violence, helping them take responsibility for their actions while building the skills needed to create nonviolent, healthy relationships.

We also believe prevention begins early. Through our Community Education and Prevention Program, we are equipping young people—from pre-K through high school—with the knowledge and tools to build safe, respectful relationships and break cycles of harm before they begin.

This moment calls for more than awareness—it calls for action. Each of us has a role to play in creating safer communities, supporting survivors, and holding systems accountable. Everyone deserves to live a life free from abuse. I remain committed to a future where that is not an aspiration, but a reality.

 

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