Manavi, Inc.

The Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (transitional Housing Program, Authorized by 34 U.s.c. 12351), Has as Its Primary Purpose the Provision of Transitional Housing and Support Services to Aid Minors, Adults, and Their Dependents Who Are Homeless (as Defined in 34 U.s.c. 12473(6)) or in Need of Transitional Housing or Other Housing Assistance as a Result of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking. the Program Is Intended to Provide Assistance to Victims for Whom Emergency Shelter Services or Other Crisis Intervention Services Are Unavailable or Insufficient. the Program Supports Victim-centered Approaches to Providing Transitional Housing, Short-term Housing Assistance, and Voluntary Support Services to Assist With Locating and Securing Permanent Housing, Obtaining Employment, and Integrating Into a Community. Manavi Inc., a Non-profit Organization Located in New Brunswick, NJ, Will Implement the Manavi Transitional Housing and Services for South Asian Women Who Have Faced Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Project Through the Provision of Victim-centered Approaches to Transitional Housing Needs, in Collaboration With South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network. the Project Will Provide Nine Program-rented, Communal Transitional Housing Residences for Fifteen Survivors and Their Families in an Urban Region of New Jersey. This Continuation Project Will Use Funds to Provide Both Housing and Supportive Services to Move Survivors of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking Who Are Homeless or in Need of Housing Assistance to Permanent Housing. the Project Will Assist Clients for an Anticipated Minimum of 6 Months and a Maximum Length of 24 Months. Services Offered Will Focus on Primarily Serving Underserved Populations in the Region and Will Be Tailored to Address the Needs of Victims Who Are Served. the Range of Optional Support Services Includes Victim Advocacy, Housing Advocacy, Financial and Employment Counseling, Individual and Group Counseling, Legal Advocacy, and Language Access Resources. the Project Will Retain Two Dedicated Staff Members to Implement the Program and Provide Follow-up Services for at Least Six Months Once Permanent Housing Is Secured.