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New Membership Applications Are Now Open!
Do you (or someone you know) want to join the Brave House? We are excited to announce that we currently have open spots for new members! You can apply to become a member by clicking here or you can refer someone to us if they'd like to join.
Membership is open to young immigrant women and gender expansive youth (ages 16-24) who live in NYC. We would love to welcome you into our sisterhood, invite you to our events, and offer support with our free, holistic services (including legal aid, mentorship, educational resources, our mobile App and more).
Membership is open to young immigrant women and gender expansive youth (ages 16-24) who live in NYC. We would love to welcome you into our sisterhood, invite you to our events, and offer support with our free, holistic services (including legal aid, mentorship, educational resources, our mobile App and more).
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Join us for our annual Poetry Open Mic Night!
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Join the Brave House community for an evening of poetry and expression at our annual Poetry Open Mic Night! Our community will be sharing original pieces and reading favorites from women, immigrants, and people of color.
The goal of the night is to amplify young immigrant voices, open our minds and hearts, and raise awareness and funds for the Brave House, a 501(c)(3) providing free legal and holistic services to young immigrant women in NYC. Over the course of the night, you’ll hear performances from over 10 of our members, an announcement from our founder, and a special performance from a surprise Broadway guest! Tickets for the event are a suggested donation of $35 and our goal for the evening is to raise $5,000 to help support our mental health fund. This will enable us to continue to provide critical support to our community. |
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Our services.The Brave House supports 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 welcome youth who identify as female as well as those who are gender-non-conforming, transgender, or non-binary.
We provide free legal support, community space, and holistic services, including art class, meditation workshops, English lessons, self-defense class, dance, career advising, college visits, mentorship and much more. The Brave House is a part of the Urban Justice Center through their Social Justice Accelerator incubator program. |
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. Empowerment. Free legal support & career advising so that our members can live and work in this country, become independent, and pursue the dreams they've determined for themselves. Wellness. Counseling, homework tutoring, English lessons, and workshops to promote healing and self-confidence. Dignity. A space where each woman is treated with respect and inclusivity. Sisterhood. A focus on building community and fostering a sense of belonging. |
Our why.Women across the world face violence and discrimination due to their gender. Incidents such as sexual assault, rape by gang members, and forced child labor, cause girls to flee their country out of fear for their lives. They embark on the journey to the United States, often alone, and are met with a complex legal system in which they do not have the right to a free attorney.
Over 50% of children in immigration court are being deported without an attorney by their side. We want to change that & bridge the gap in access to crucial social services & community. We want 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. |
