New Life Center

When we opened in 1991 in a refurbished dormitory on the grounds of a resort in Litchfield Park, Arizona, we were the first domestic violence shelter serving the West Valley of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The modest, volunteer-renovated space had just eight beds, but for families fleeing abuse, it offered safety and hope. Today, more than three decades later, we operate one of the largest stand-alone domestic violence shelters in Arizona, with 110 beds, and are recognized as a statewide leader in emergency shelter and survivor support for individuals impacted by domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. Shelter residents stay an average of nearly 80 days and receive three daily meals, snacks, laundry access, and essential day-to-day supplies. To foster stability and normalcy for families, our shelter campus includes a playground, pet park, basketball court, and a centeral clubhouse with a nursery, teen room, and library. Beyond immediate refuge, we provide comprehensive wrap-around services tailored to each survivors needs. Support may include safety planning, relocation assistance such as airfare, help securing housing through security deposit assistance, and individualized advocacy to help survivors process trauma and determien their next steps. In fiscal yaer 2025, we provided 18,117 safe bed nights and 17,873 meals to approximately 268 adult and child survivors residing in shelter. Our front-line advocates delivered 3,592 hours of individualized support, helping survivors move from crisis toward long-term stability. We also distributed $44,716 in personal care items and clothing to ensure residents had access to basic necessities. In addition to emergency shelter services, we operate a standalone healing center serving survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking and deliver teen dating violence prevention programs throughout the community. outreach to 2,003 individuals during the fiscal year. We also operate Hopes Closet, a mission driven social enterprise thrift store that generates critical revenue to support direct services; additional detail regarding its financial position and impact is provided in Schedule O.