2020 / Manhattan / $5,000
Providing legal support, holistic services and community for young immigrant women
The Brave House supports immigrant girls and young women, ages 16-24, with a focus on those who are survivors of gender-based violence. Brave House provides free legal support, community space and holistic services including English lessons, art therapy, self-defense classes, meditation, yoga and dance, career advising, college visits, a mentorship program and more. The Brave House is part of the Urban Justice Center's Social Justice Accelerator program.