Women and Children's Support

Our Approach

At CDV Cares, we believe that supporting women and children is fundamental to building stronger communities. Our Women and Children's Support initiative focuses on creating safe environments, providing essential resources, and developing educational opportunities that empower vulnerable populations to thrive.

Battered Women's Shelters

We provide critical support to battered women's shelters through:

Financial assistance for operational costs
Essential supplies including hygiene products, clothing, and bedding
Professional services such as legal aid and counseling
Facility improvements to create more welcoming and secure environments
Job training and employment assistance programs

Educational Resources

We deliver essential educational resources to underfunded schools through:

Book donation drives to build and replenish school libraries
Technology grants to provide computers and internet access
School supply distribution to ensure students have necessary materials
Teacher support programs providing classroom resources
After-school program funding to extend learning opportunities

Safe Spaces

We create and maintain safe spaces for vulnerable populations through:

Community center renovations to provide welcoming environments
Youth program development focusing on life skills and mentorship
Trauma-informed care training for community leaders
Security enhancements for facilities serving at-risk populations
Recreational facilities to promote physical and mental wellbeing

Our Impact

12

Women's shelters supported annually

5,000+

Books donated to schools

750

Children in safe space programs

Success Stories

New Beginnings Shelter Renovation

In 2024, we completed a comprehensive renovation of the New Beginnings Women's Shelter, transforming an aging facility into a modern, welcoming space. The project included:

Complete kitchen renovation to support nutritional programs
Creation of a children's playroom with educational materials
Upgraded security systems to ensure resident safety
New computer lab for job searching and educational pursuits

The renovation has allowed the shelter to increase capacity by 40% and provide enhanced services to women and children in crisis.

Eastside Elementary Library Project

When we learned that Eastside Elementary School had a library with fewer than 100 books for over 500 students, we launched a targeted campaign that:

Collected over 2,000 new and gently used books
Provided comfortable reading furniture and shelving
Trained parent volunteers to manage the expanded library
Established a sustainable book donation program

Reading scores at the school have improved by 22% since the library expansion, and student engagement has significantly increased.