Casa MiA 2027
Healing Begins en Casa
Permanent Low-Income Housing for Survivors
of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Our why:
One of the reasons that keeps people trapped in an abusive relationship, especially if children and financial abuse are involved, is lack of low-income housing.
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Spokane County has the highest domestic violence rate in Washington State, approximately 80% higher (WA DSHS, 2022).
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One of the leading causes of homelessness is domestic violence (National Alliance to End Homelessness, 2023).
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Casa MiA will help address the homelessness and domestic violence crisis in Spokane.
The project
Casa MiA will provide culturally appropriate supportive housing to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault who are homeless (or at risk of becoming homeless) between 50% to 30% of the area median income. It will be located in the Shiloh Hills neighborhood and the services provided to families will include safety planning, crisis intervention, advocacy-based counseling, legal and medical advocacy, employment support, access to mental health services, information, referrals, and case management.
Main Features
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13 townhouse units, including 1 ADA unit.
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Five 1-bedroom units and eight 2-bedroom units
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A community center (Casa Grande) with a shared kitchen, dining room and private office spaces for residents.
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A central courtyard with a play area and community garden
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20 designated parking spaces, including ADA
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2 acres of land
We made it. Together!
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$8M
We have raised the $8,000,000 necessary for the construction of this great project.
A special thank you to the Empire Health Foundation, the Smith-Barbieri Progressive Fund, the State of Washington, the City of Spokane, and Spokane County. Many thanks to Representative Jenny Graham, Representative Mike Volz, and all the legislators and community members who made this possible.
