Our Mission
Bethany House of Northern Virginia is located in Fairfax County, Virginia, providing emergency shelter and support services to women and children escaping domestic violence. We help women and their children who have suffered from domestic violence regain health and dignity. We provide women with safe, restorative care while giving them the support and resources they need to transition into independent lives free from abuse. We are non-jurisdictional. We accept women and children from across Northern Virginia, from the entire Washington, DC metropolitan area, from other states and beyond. Once our families are stabilized, we help them get reestablished in their community by providing temporary housing and support. Realizing the vision of our founder Doris Ward, since 1979, BHNV has been a safe haven for women and children suffering the nightmare of domestic violence while also serving as a resource to our community at large. BHNV is funded by grants and donations from businesses, charitable foundations, churches, organizations, and individual community members.
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Our Impact
over 2 years ago — Bethany House of Northern Virginia
Story from one of our domestic abuse survivers: Before I came to Bethany House, my life was in complete chaos. I had suffered from years of abuse from my husband after surviving an extremely turbulent childhood. I was under a tremendous amount of stress, I was chain smoking, and I wasn't in good emotional or physical health. My children were suffering, and I was feeling so hopeless and fearful all the time. Life for me at Bethany House has been beyond what I could have imagined. My children and I have the medical and dental care we needed. I love that my children and I now have stable routines. I can see the difference in my kids because of it. They are calmer and happier, and I feel more secure, too. I am really growing in my relationship with God, and I am working to change my life for the better in every way. I am taking Christ-centered yoga classes, which I never thought I would do, and I am taking exercises classes. I'm really loving the exercise! I am also eating healthier with the help from our trainer. I don't even have a taste for cigarettes anymore because my body and mind feel so good and healthy. I finally have some peace in my life. My kids' school and teachers are amazing. I am getting ready to find full time work and on the way to become more independent. Everything is coming together! I am so thankful for everyone at Bethany House. Everyone really loves us. I want to thank you for supporting Bethany House. I am so excited for Christmas this year. This will be the best Christmas I've ever had in my life because of all the love you have shown to us. Each day, I feel stronger and more confident that my kids and I will have a good life. I thank God for you all!