The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $3,000 grant Nov. 16 to Dawn Murray, CEO, House of Dawn, Inc. It will be used to purchase a security and surveillance system that will monitor the property perimeter at its newest location in Jonesboro, now the site of its Transitional Housing Program.
Karen Sullivan, owner of Paragon Alarm Systems, who will be handling the installation of the new system, was also on hand for the presentation. Paragon Alarm Systems has provided security and monitoring for House of Dawn facilities for the past five years at no cost to the non-profit. While the monthly monitoring is an in‐kind donation, the equipment and installation will cost $3,000.
House of Dawn was founded in 2000 and its mission has always been to provide a stable, loving home for teen and young mothers and their children under adult supervision and to provide them with educational opportunities and life skills they will need to become independent, self-supporting women. House of Dawn’s Second Chance Home provides a safe place for teenage mothers ages 13 to 19 and their children who are at risk for potential homelessness and physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. House of Dawn also offers a Transitional Living Program for homeless single women ages 18 to 23 and their children who need supportive housing assistance. A life coach oversees this program which provides a full range of services, including, but not limited to: parenting and life skills, educational enhancement, housing supervision, access to health care, and child care services.
For more information on how to apply for a grant with Heritage Community Foundation, make a donation or volunteer, visit www.heritagecommunityfoundation.org.
Pictured above, on the front row, are Stacy Hammons, Luann Daniels, Sheri Dockweiler and Karen Sullivan. On the back row are Pamela Cisneros, Rochelle Hehir, David Crow, Yong Kim, Lincoln Parks and Dawn Murray.
