Category Archives: Shelter and Housing
From N Street Village to Morocco
On Saturday, March 23, 2013, two Miriam’s House residents, Michelle Tate and Charlene Kelly, participated in a Skype interview with nearly 60 high school girls in southern Morocco to teach the girls about what life can be like living with … Continue reading
A Place of Her Own
Lavone was tired of living in a public shelter. She had to share space with other women and do everything—eat, shower, sleep—when somebody told her. She had no privacy and her personal property was not respected. But she was there … Continue reading
Staff Spotlight – Toni Greenwood
This month, we would like to introduce you to N Street Village staff member Toni Greenwood. Toni has been working for N Street Village’s residential programs for over 6 years. As a Residential Support Services (RSS) Team Leader, Toni works … Continue reading
Kitchen Crash Reveal
“I want this new space to give the residents a hug when they walk in.” – Alison Victoria, DIY Network interior designer and host of Kitchen Crashers Since 2010, Scripps Networks Interactive, a lifestyle media company, has been a major … Continue reading
Staff Spotlight – Muriel Drago
To kick off this new year, we would like to introduce you to N Street Village staff member Muriel Drago. Muriel began working at N Street Village in 2007 as a program assistant in Bethany Women’s Center. This past year, … Continue reading
You Helped Pat
One night after being beaten and verbally assaulted one too many times, Pat finally got the confidence to leave her abusive boyfriend. With only the clothes on her back, Pat left – and for the first time in her life, … Continue reading
Year-End Reflection from the Executive Director
As I reflect on the stories of healing and triumph that we witnessed among the women we serve at N Street Village this past year, to me the most memorable moments have been from our addiction recovery programs. For instance, … Continue reading
Put the “Giving” Back into the Season
It is that time of year again — the “Giving Season.” Avoid the stress of holiday shopping for loved ones who already have it all and put the “giving” back into the season. Express your love for your family, friends, … Continue reading
Ilana’s In-Kind Corner | Make a Difference and Donate
Thanks to everyone who checked out my first In-Kind Corner post and collected light bulbs for our community. N Street Village offers support to over 60% of our city’s homeless women and we rely on donated items to serve our clients … Continue reading
