The Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN) is moving its administrative office and community services hub to a more convenient, centralized location in Kent.
The new office soon will open at 221 W. Gowe St., after the DAWN board of directors decided to purchase the former Union Bank building at an undisclosed price. The building, according to DAWN Executive Director Peg Coleman, will more efficiently accommodate its base staff of about 16.
The nonprofit organization, which provides community- and shelter-based services for domestic violence survivors in the area, was stationed at a Tukwila industrial park for about 10 years.
Rising leases in King County persuaded network leaders to buy the Kent office building at a more affordable mortgage.
Board members were looking at ways to increase accessibility to domestic violence services in South King County – part of its two-year mission. Such a move will enhance employee-client work and better connect DAWN and the people it serves to nearby resources and services. The network serves about 2,400 clients a year.
DAWN also is returning to its roots of neighbors helping neighbors and working out of churches and women’s homes temporarily while the new offices take shape.
“We are so excited to help bring domestic violence services out of the shadows and to become more integrated into our community,” Coleman said. “We’re looking forward to being more accessible to the women who need us and to become part of the downtown Kent neighborhood.”
Services are being maintained and phone numbers retained throughout the transition.
DAWN’s 24-hour crisis hotline is available at 425-656-7867, its office at 425-656-4305.
To learn more, visit dawnonline.org.
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