Erie DAWN

In 1995, three religious ministries came together to address a critical need in our community – transitional housing for homeless women and children.

Faced with problems like domestic abuse, catastrophic medical bills or loss of employment, many women in Erie need time & support to get back on their feet; yet the length of stay in most emergency shelters is limited to three or four months.

By offering a program of supportive housing, case management, mentoring and advocacy, Erie DAWN helps homeless women transition back into independence by helping them to acquire the tools and resources needed for self-sufficiency.

Now as an independent 501(c)(3) organization, Erie DAWN continues with the original mission and is funded by financial and in-kind contributions from individuals, landlords, businesses, churches, civic organizations, nonprofit organizations and government agencies.