TOWN CLOCK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INC
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Mission Statement
Town Clock CDC's mission is to provide permanent, supportive, and affordable homes to survivors of domestic violence and their children.
About This Cause
Domestic violence is a serious problem affecting women on a local, national and state level. Victims who remove themselves from abusive situations often must also tear themselves away from their homes, neighborhoods and communities. Lacking other options for shelter, victims often stay in abusive situations. Knowing that they do not have any alternatives will ensure that fewer women facing domestic violence will reach out for help. More options must be available for them to seek help. In order for victims of domestic violence to recover from their trauma and once again become productive members of society, they must have access to supportive and affordable housing. Communities must respond with the resources they need so that women can empower themselves to leave harmful environments and get back on their feet. There are not enough resources available for women seeking safe space, both nationally and at a local level. For example, according to the Middlesex County Homelessness Count (conducted on January 27, 2015), almost 15% of the chronically homeless population in Middlesex County were victims of domestic violence; 61 homeless households reported being victims of domestic violence. Town Clock CDC helps to address this need! Town Clock CDC’s first complete housing project is Dina’s Dwellings, which reconfigured the sanctuary of the First Reformed Church of New Brunswick to provide ten affordable housing units for survivors of domestic violence. The Barbara Littman House, once the historic home for the Church's custodian, was subsequently renovated and is now the home for a larger family of survivors. In addition to stable housing, Town Clock CDC offers a wide array of supportive services to its residents, engaging in a holistic approach to recovery and regaining stability and autonomy. Our Case Management Program includes clinical counseling, art therapy, kids' days, community dinners, parenting workshops, financial literacy, self-empowerment workshops, as well as scholarships to higher learning opportunities.