Long-Term Shelter for Battered Women Planned
Leaders of a San Fernando Valley women’s group said plans are underway to build what will be the largest long-term shelter for battered women in Los Angeles County.
“At most emergency women’s shelters, you can only stay between 30 to 60 days,” said Melissa Hilario, a board member of Women Advancing the Valley Through Education, Economics and Empowerment (WAVE).
“Our transitional shelter is going to be the second stage. Women and their children can stay up to 18 months,” Hilario said.
To be called Harbour Community, the shelter will be located in the Northeast San Fernando Valley and should be completed before the end of the year, said Pauline Ledesma, president of the agency’s board.
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