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Lucy’s Hearth is a 24-hour emergency and transitional shelter for mothers and their children who are homeless due to economic hardship, family crisis, divorce, eviction, and severe shortage of safe, affordable housing. The primary goal is to foster independence and help the residents gain the life skills necessary to prevent future chronic homelessness. |
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The Women's Resource Center is a non-profit agency that provides comprehensive services to families affected by domestic violence. Services include an emergency safe home, a 24 hour helpline, court advocacy, counseling for adults and children who witness, community out reach, support groups and a youth violence prevention program offered in schools. |
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Newport Community School is a non-profit agency which works in collaboration with local schools and community partners, provides educational opportunities to complement classroom learning, support academic success, encourage personal responsibility and economic self-sufficiency. They provide improved access to wellness, mental health and family support services. This program addresses barriers to learning such as inadequate family involvement, social and health services and encourages a link between home, school and the community. |
