Our Team

Learn what the Coburn Place kids did in virtual summer camp and what Ms. Teia has planned for them for the school year.

“Getting to know the kids has been a real joy for me and one of the most rewarding things I have ever done.”

At Coburn Place, survivors are the captains of their own lives. Learn what that means.

Learn about an amazing volunteer and setting up a Coburn Place apartment with love.

When it comes to helping survivors find safe housing, Tina Oatts is a force.

Before Coburn Place, Mia never thought she’d find a way out. It was exhausting, all the years of living in fear for her life. She knew she needed to rest – she knew she needed a fresh start. But she also knew that it couldn’t start without a safe home.

Before coming to Coburn Place, Jordan – only 12-years-old – spent countless nights hiding in her bedroom closet, trying to block out the sounds of violence.

Before Coburn Place, Tessa and her young son were living out of her car, just barely scraping by. When they arrived, she felt the most relief she had ever experienced in her life – she knew her family was safe. 

Even after being housed, she struggled with healing but found the support she needed with art therapy classes. Now, she has her own apartment and returns to Coburn Place to host the same program that gave her a fresh start.  

A year ago, a mother left everything behind and arrived at Coburn Place, ready to build a new life for herself and her young child.  She knew a safe home was the first crucial step to a fresh start but starting over wasn’t easy. A legal name change has given her more confidence on her path forward. 

Lisa and Kiana formed a lifelong bond at Coburn Place – empowering them to overcome their struggles with domestic violence and break the cycle for their families.