Barger Gives $150K to Support Domestic Violence Shelter in Tri-City Area
Jan. 11, 2024
Today, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger presented a $150,000 check to Door of Hope, a non-profit organization that has operated a domestic violence shelter since 2019. The funds will provide services for domestic violence survivors, including employment, mental health, case management support, and housing navigation services.
“Door of Hope is running a successful sheltering program for women and their children, showing up for them at their darkest hour and preventing a fall into homelessness,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger. “I am a proud supporter of their mission to help domestic violence survivors. I wholeheartedly know these funds will be put to good use.”
Door of Hope’s shelter – a safe haven located in the Tri-Cities region – is currently serving 14 families and has plans to expand their capacity in the coming months. About 75% of clients are referred by a local YWCA emergency shelter and 25% arrive after staying at other emergency shelters.
Reverend Megan Katerjian, Door of Hope’s Chief Executive Officer, has been at the organization’s helm since 2017.
“We’ve gone through a lot of changes over the past six years, including becoming more trauma-informed in our approach and repurposing space so we can shelter more families,” said Rev. Katerjian. “The pandemic created a lot of stress at home and domestic violence rates shot up, so we’re seeing more need, too. I appreciate Supervisor Barger’s support of faith-based organizations like ours. Door of Hope is honored to partner with her to help vulnerable families in need.”
Over 87% of Door of Hope’s clients have graduated into their own permanent home. Approximately 78% of families increased their income and 82% increased their savings during their time in the program last year.
A video testimonial from Lily, a mother to three boys and former client, describes her redemptive story in a video available here.
