Thunderbird Charities fuels New Life Center domestic violence shelter
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New Life Center, a West Valley domestic violence shelter, is being granted $250,000 for its capital campaign, which will directly aid the Single Suite Creation project.
Thunderbirds Charities grant funds will pay for renovation costs to convert current administrative office space into five single-occupant residential units, or ‘Single Suites,’ for single survivors of violence, according to a press release.
Each Single Suite will be fully furnished with space for a bed, closet for storage, and private bathroom.
This space will also provide basic home and bathroom essentials. The goal of the new suites is to offer single occupants’ privacy and dignity, where they may finally find the respite and comfort they desperately need to start to heal, the release states.
“We are thrilled that Thunderbird Charities chose to help us create a profound impact on the lives of the survivors who stay at the shelter,” says Myriah Mhoon, CEO of New Life Center. “Not only did the Thunderbird Charities help us with this project, but they have generously contributed to various other initiatives on our campus such as playground renovations. We can’t thank the group enough for their support and generosity.”
The Thunderbird Charities grant has pushed New Life Center to the halfway mark of its $5 million capital campaign. This significant milestone helps each survivor at the shelter, especially since New Life Center does not charge for services.
New Life Center services address the health and welfare of residents, from all backgrounds, who reside in Maricopa County. Most, if not all, participants walk through the doors fearful, exhausted, and overwhelmed. The overall goal of the organization’s emergency shelter is to provide safety and fulfill the urgent needs of those they serve.
“Thunderbirds Charities is proud to once again support the amazing work of New Life Center,” said Pat Williams, president of Thunderbirds Charities. “We want our community members to have a safe place to go free from fear and violence. The creation of the Single Suites will allow New Life Center to have a larger impact on those who are affected by domestic violence.”
