05/28/2026
Domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness.
According to The National Network to End Domestic Violence's 20th Annual DV Counts Report, 87% of unmet requests for services in Oregon were related to shelter or housing.
Access to safe housing is a key part of someone being able leave a dangerous situation. At DVRC, we provide confidential crisis shelter, transitional housing, and short-term hotel stays to help survivors safely leave abusive relationships. You can help support these efforts by visiting www.dvrc-or.org/donate 🏠💜
May is . 🏠 For domestic violence survivors, having access to safe, affordable housing can save their lives.
Unfortunately, a lack of housing options across the country means that survivors are often faced with impossible choices between abuse and homelessness.
Federal funding supports housing for survivors, but ongoing delays to this funding put survivors in danger. Take action NOW and tell Congress to address these dangerous funding delays: https://buff.ly/OyFNQiN
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