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Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse Our agency has grown and evolved over our 40 years of providing services to those impacted by domestic violence.

Domestic Violence services offered include: 24- hour hotline, crisis intervention & emergency shelter, counseling for individuals and children, court and medical advocacy, prevention, abuser intervention, and training. In 1980, our founders developed South Suburban Family Shelter in hopes of creating a permanent on-site shelter for those experiencing domestic violence. While an admirable aspiration, it was unable to come to fruition, due to a number of factors. The agency quickly moved away from the idea of strictly being a long-term shelter, and focused more on providing orders of protection, a hotline, and then counseling, short-term emergency shelter, and spreading education and awareness of domestic violence. In short, the original South Suburban Family Shelter evolved quickly into something much, much more than the initial envisioned shelter services. In 2019, our board of directors embarked on the rebranding process. We held focus groups with our constituents, clients, and the community at large as well as administering several surveys to garner feedback. The feedback we received was in line with what we were also feeling: our name did not relay the services we provide and to who. The change to Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse reflects the evolution of services that we provide. The new name encapsulates all we do to help those impacted by domestic violence and more accurately describes the work we do to educate the community and stop domestic violence in its tracks.

🕯Tonight we will be hosting a Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil at Martin Square Ave in Downtown Homewood.🕯Please join...
10/16/2026

🕯Tonight we will be hosting a Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil at Martin Square Ave in Downtown Homewood.🕯

Please join us for this free community event, where we join together to remember those that have been impacted and a victim of domestic violence.

We look forward to seeing you there. Don't forget to dress warmly!

10/14/2026

We are so grateful that the Village of Homewood, Illinois has officially declared October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a proclamation at the October 13, 2026 Village Board Meeting. Thank you so much for the recognition!

Board Member Chief Mitchell Davis kicks off our inaugural all-day conference, Building Beyond The Bias: A Community Effo...
10/08/2026

Board Member Chief Mitchell Davis kicks off our inaugural all-day conference, Building Beyond The Bias: A Community Effort to Address Domestic Violence.

What a wonderful day to learn!

We urgently need your help!Please consider helping us restock on our highest needs during Domestic Violence Awareness Mo...
10/07/2026

We urgently need your help!

Please consider helping us restock on our highest needs during Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

We are incredibly low in stock with the following supplies:
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper
Laundry Detergent
Softener
Shampoo

Purchase on our amazon wishlist here: https://a.co/f1hGUuf
Or call us at 708-794-2140 to schedule a drop off at our Administrative Office at 18137 Harwood Ave in Homewood, IL. Thank you!

Invitations are out for the Keeping Dreams Alive Sneaker Ball! Click here to open yours: https://kda26invite.my.canva.si...
09/29/2026

Invitations are out for the Keeping Dreams Alive Sneaker Ball!

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Tickets are on sale throughout October-- purchase yours now!

Join national, state, and local organizations tomorrow, September 23, for a National Day of Action urging the Senate to ...
09/23/2026

Join national, state, and local organizations tomorrow, September 23, for a National Day of Action urging the Senate to pass the bipartisan Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act (CVFSA) as soon as possible!

The Crime Victims Fund ( ) is the primary source of funding for services that support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, trafficking, and other crimes. Yet today, the CVF is dangerously low, putting critical, lifesaving services and victims’ lives at risk.

Communities are already feeling the impact. Programs have been forced to reduce
services, lay off staff, and, in some cases, close their doors entirely. Without immediate action, communities will feel less safe and more survivors will be left without the support they need to heal, rebuild their lives, and get back to work.

The Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act offers a bipartisan, commonsense solution to stabilize the CVF using non-taxpayer dollars, ensuring continuity of services while Congress works toward a long-term fix.

The House unanimously passed the bill, and now, it’s time for the Senate to do the
same! Leader John Thune Chuck Schumer Senator Chuck Grassley Senator Dick Durbin Senator Tammy Duckworth pass the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act now. Survivors can’t afford to wait!

Reminder - Please share with your network!Building Beyond the Bias: A Community Effort to Address Domestic ViolenceThurs...
09/18/2026

Reminder - Please share with your network!

Building Beyond the Bias: A Community Effort to Address Domestic Violence

Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 9:00am to 4:00pm | Prairie State College Auditorium | $60/guest | 6.0 LSW/LCSW, LCP/LCPC, CDVP/CPAIP CEUs provided

Anew is excited to announce its inaugural day-long conference in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month! This year’s focus will highlight how we as a community can build beyond our biases when working with both individuals who have experienced harm and those who have chosen harm, in efforts to provide better care to those impacted by domestic violence. Participants will also learn valuable information on responding to disclosures of abuse, while being equipped with realistic strategies to build and maintain appropriate self-care.

Interested in attending? Please scan the QR code on the attached flyer or visit https://shorturl.at/BLTpS to sign up today.

Our agency is very fortunate to have great leaders join our Board of Directors!
09/16/2026

Our agency is very fortunate to have great leaders join our Board of Directors!

Address

18137 Harwood Avenue
Homewood, IL
60430

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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