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Our Services

The Brave House is a community of support for young immigrant women and gender-expansive youth, ages 16-24, in New York City, with a focus on those who are survivors of gender-based violence. 

We provide free legal support, community space, and holistic services, including leadership training, one-on-one advocacy, wellness events, job and school assistance, support for new and expecting moms, and much more. 

​Learn more about our services here. 

Our Vision

To create a world where all women and gender-expansive youth can thrive, lead, and belong, regardless of their nationality or past trauma. By empowering and investing in immigrant women and gender-expansive youth, we can help disrupt cycles of inter-generational poverty and violence against women.

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Our Values

Safety
A space where women and gender-expansive youth are free from violence and fear.

Wellness
Community events and holistic services to promote healing and self-confidence.

Self-determination 
Free legal support, career advising, resources and adaptive programming so that members can live and work in this country, become independent, and pursue the dreams they have determined for themselves.

Dignity
A space where everyone is valued, listened to, and treated with respect and inclusivity.

Belonging
A focus on building community and fostering a sense of sisterhood.  

Our Why

Women across the world face violence and discrimination due to their gender, in fact, 1 in 3 women face some type of sexual harm in their lifetime. Young people fleeing this gender-based violence arrive in the United States and do not have the right to a free attorney to advocate for the protection of their human rights. Unaccompanied children with legal representation are more than seven times more likely than those without legal support to remain in this country. 

In addition to legal advocacy, our members join the Brave House because young immigrant women in New York City do not have meaningful access to social services and a community of peers. Violence against women is a well-documented international epidemic, but little attention is paid to the trauma that is perpetuated once they arrive in the United States. The lack of support places these young people at risk of re-traumatization, as many are unaccompanied minors who are also survivors of abuse and navigating life in this country on their own.

​We want to change that and bridge the gap in access to crucial social services and community. We seek to co-create a space where young women and gender-expansive youth can connect with other youth, heal from their past trauma, and develop skills for long-term happiness and success.

Become A Brave House Member!

The Brave House is an ever-growing community that is looking to welcome new members year-round.

​We welcome immigrant women and gender-expansive youth, ages 16-24, who live in New York City (including all 5 boroughs and Long Island). 

Please fill out this Membership Form if you'd like to join our community! 

For more details, please visit this page.

¡Hazte Miembro de The Brave House!

The Brave House es una comunidad en constante crecimiento que está buscando darle la bienvenida a nuevxs miembros durante todo el año.

​Aceptamos a inmigrantes mujeres y de género expansivo, edades 16-24, que residen en la ciudad de Nueva York (incluyendo los 5 barrios y Long Island). 

¡Por favor llena este Formulario de Membresía si te gustaría unirte a nuestra comunidad! 

Para más detalles, por favor visita esta página. 

​Listen to a Brave House member describe why she decided to join us. 

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