We understand the hardships that can come with getting your life together as a survivor or a legacy family. Through our Grants of Hope program, we provide emergency rental and basic necessities assistance to help domestic abuse survivors and Legacy Families get back on their feet.
Mentoring is a unique learning relationship between a mentor and mentee. Mentors have a passion for helping and teaching others and have extensive experience in their field of study.
The Grants of Hope funds many applicants throughout the year to help them achieve and continue along the path of sovereignty. We help survivors escape situations in which they are experiencing domestic violence. We also help families of angels who have passed as a result of domestic violence who are experiencing financial hardship while paying unexpected costs associated when losing a loved one.
We offer rental assistance (past due, first month's rent or security deposit). We do not offer assistance with mortgages.
We help with transportation costs such as gas, train, bus, plane travel costs, as well as minor vehicle repair costs.
We provide emergency financial support for household items such as groceries, toiletries, and basic utilities or phone bills.
We offer assistance for basic baby and child necessities such as child care, diapers, formula, wipes, clothing and more.
Here are both the Grant Application and the Mentor Application. Simply select the Application tab, fill out the form, and submit. Call us after you submit your application. Be sure to review the eligibly requirements below before applying as a Grant Recipient.
Applying for the Grants of Hope grant is a simple process that has the power to change your life. Simply complete the application below and include any necessary paperwork. If selected, a BTSADV representative will contact you to welcome you to the program and guide you through the following steps.
If you are eligible for assistance, you will be provided a list of documents that need to be submitted with your application. Requested documents is dependent on the type of assistance you are requesting. These documents may include (but are not limited to):
Mentoring is a unique learning relationship between a mentor and mentee. Mentors have a passion for helping and teaching others and have extensive experience in their field of study.
Financial abuse occurs in three ways: the abuser “takes care” of the finances, sabotages employment, and/or economic exploitation. Economic abuse is a relatively new term housed under the definition of domestic violence. Survivors had experienced this abuse long before congress defined it under the VAWA act in 2022. In fact, many victims of financial abuse are not even aware it is taking place.
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