A Human Right: Emergency Housing

If you or someone you know is in danger, has just left an abusive home, or worries about losing housing, Contact House of Grace today for free emergency shelter and help navigating the next steps. We serve victims and survivors in DeSoto County and nearby, always free, always confidential. You deserve a safe place to sleep, heal, and begin again.

The Heartbreaking Connection: Abuse and Homelessness

Domestic abuse is one of the leading causes of homelessness, especially among women and their children. Studies show:

• About 38 % of survivors will experience homelessness at some point in their lifetime 

• Up to 57 % of homeless women cite abuse as the immediate cause of their homelessness The Retreat+1The Hotline+1.

• More than 90 % of homeless women have experienced severe physical or sexual violence National Homelessness Law Center+3The SAFE Alliance+3The Hotline+3.

When someone flees abuse, they often lose their home, and without resources or support, homelessness becomes a very real and dangerous reality.

The Critical Need: Safe Shelter for Children

Homelessness affects children deeply:

• Homeless children are at greater risk for developmental delays, anxiety, behavioral problems, poor nutrition, and school failure American Psychological Association.

• Many of these children have witnessed violence, making emotional and mental health support essential.

Feeling safe at night—knowing where your next meal and your next rest will come from—is more than shelter. It's a foundation for healing.

How House of Grace Supports Transition

At House of Grace, we provide:

• Emergency shelter to survivors and their children—immediate, safe, confidential.

• Transitional housing support: a stable space while clients secure permanent housing (often lasting weeks to months).

• Assistance with housing navigation, including rental referrals, support applying for assistance programs or vouchers, transportation, and counseling.

• A trauma-informed environment focused on empowerment, recovery, and dignity.

We’re here with you through every step.