Downtown street scene with shops, trees, parked cars, hanging flower basket, lamp post, and signs including an antiques shop, open sign, and arts & entertainment banner on a sunny day.

Eliza’s House is a nurturing sanctuary dedicated to supporting unhoused young people and women battling breast cancer, fostering an environment centered on love and community. Adopting Dr. Shawn Ginwright's Healing Centered Engagement model of care, we partner with these individuals and aim to elevate them from mere survival to a thriving existence, offering resources and support tailored to their unique journeys.

At the heart of this initiative is a vibrant bookstore that serves as a gathering space, promoting community engagement and learning. This platform not only facilitates access to literature and education but also activates a movement focused on healing and personal growth, empowering individuals to reclaim their narratives and build a supportive network that champions resilience and transformation. 

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What We Know

  • A four-story apartment building decorated for Christmas with wreaths and hanging ornaments, with a small balcony on the second floor and large windows on each floor, under a blue sky with a few clouds and leafless trees on either side.

    20% of Unhoused Young People (17-24) Out of approximately 525 unhoused individuals

  • A decorative water fountain in the foreground with an ornate design, in front of a colorful mural on a brick wall, featuring artistic figures and abstract shapes, with benches and trees nearby on a sunny day.

    73 % of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer will need financial assistance.


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