Housing for Victims of Sexual Assault/Trafficking

We are excited to share an important milestone in the journey toward making Portside Suites a reality.

Through the 2026 Community Projects & Programs Initiative, Fair Haven RCC has been selected by the Legacy Foundation to participate in a special matching grant opportunity. Our organization has been approved to raise $75,000, with eligible donations matched dollar-for-dollar through the initiative, pending final approval from Lilly Endowment.

This opportunity represents more than funding—it is an investment in the future of survivor services in Northwest Indiana.

Over the past several years, Fair Haven RCC has laid the groundwork for Portside Suites, our transitional housing program designed to provide safe, stable housing for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, dating violence, and human trafficking. We have developed policies and procedures, secured dedicated staff leadership, cultivated community partnerships, and begun assembling resources that will help transform housing into healing.

Now, our community has an opportunity to help move this vision forward.

The Legacy Foundation's matching grant initiative allows every eligible dollar donated to Portside Suites to have twice the impact. Funds raised will support the Portside Suites capital campaign while also helping establish a permanent endowment fund that will strengthen the long-term sustainability of stabilization housing services for years to come.

The need for this program has never been greater.

Many of the survivors we serve are standing at a critical junction in their lives. Without safe and stable housing, they face difficult decisions that can jeopardize their safety, well-being, and future independence. Some may feel forced to return to abusive situations. Others may struggle to maintain employment, education, or access to supportive services while trying to secure basic necessities.

At Fair Haven RCC, we believe survivors deserve more than temporary relief. They deserve opportunities that foster stability, empowerment, and independence. Portside Suites is designed to provide exactly that—a hand up, not a handout.

With access to safe housing, advocacy, supportive services, education, and community resources, survivors can begin rebuilding their lives with dignity and hope. They can move beyond crisis and toward lasting self-sufficiency.

This is where our community can make a lasting difference.

We invite you to champion this endeavor and help create a true Sea of Support for Portside Suites. Every gift helps build a future where survivors have access to the safety, stability, and opportunities they need to thrive. Through the Legacy Foundation's matching grant opportunity, your support can go twice as far in helping us create lasting change.

Together, we can ensure that when survivors reach a critical junction in their lives, they are met not with barriers, but with a community ready to stand beside them.

Thank you for being part of the Sea of Support.

Links:

• Portside Suites Capital Campaign