Our Work

1996 – Coburn Place is founded as a transitional housing program for survivors of domestic violence after a need was recognized in the community for safe, long-term housing options for survivors.

2006 – Coburn Place receives designation as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

2009 – The facility undergoes major updates, expanding the space of the Children's Services program in recognition of the importance of children's services.

2009 – Coburn Place separates the advocate and landlord roles to promote safe and trusting relationships between clients and advocates.

2010 – Coburn Place introduces a volunteer coordinator position to strengthen community engagement.

2010 – Coburn Place implements the voluntary services model to promote client autonomy and choice.

2011 – Coburn Place creates a housing advocate position in response to client feedback.

2011 – Coburn Place adopts no-rent policy to prevent clients from being evicted and to help them save for stable housing.

2012 – Coburn Place begins providing access to all resources and advocacy services to clients on the waitlist for Transitional Housing.

2013 – Coburn Place adopts the Full Frame Initiative and implements the overall well-being model and trauma-informed care model as part of their wrap-around services.

2014 – Coburn Place expands its inclusion criteria to include male and transgender survivors.

2015 – The Affordable Care Act passes, allowing Coburn Place to reallocate funding to hire additional support services advocacy staff.

2016 – Coburn Place receives HUD funding to create a Rapid Rehousing (community-based housing) program to supplement its transitional housing (on-site) program.

2017-2019 – Coburn Place undergoes restructuring and rededicates resources to data and grant management for an expansion of transitional housing and rapid rehousing to meet growing demands.

2019 – Coburn Place introduces a multi-funded, low-barrier, Domestic Violence Housing First flex funding model to address barriers to housing stability for survivors.

2020 – Coburn Place undergoes a logo and branding refresh, and launches a new website.

2020 – The COVID-19 pandemic drastically increases the need for services and forces a mobile advocacy-only model.

2021 – Coburn Place celebrates 25 years of empowering survivors.

2021-2022 – Coburn Place enhances and redesigns the Adult and Family Services program to better serve survivors and their children, adding an intake coordinator and housing navigator and increasing physical and mental wellness offerings.