Mission
EMILY'S PLACE IS NOT A SHELTER, WHICH TYPICALLY ALLOWS WOMEN TO STAY FOR 30 - 90 DAYS. RATHER, IT IS A "TRANSFORMATIONAL" PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS WHICH PROMOTES STABILITY AND WISE CHOICES. EMILY'S PLACE'S MISSION IS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FOR WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH LONG TERM TRANSFORMATIONAL CARE THAT SEEKS TO RESTORE FAITH, HOPE, AND HEALTH.THE THREE PILLARS TO THE PROGRAM INCLUDE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT, AND FAMILY EMPOWERMENT.