CVRM brings more opportunities in grand opening of Women’s and Children’s Shelter expansion
Kendall Flynn
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is opening the doors to the Women’s and Children’s Shelter II, an expansion of its current shelter program.
With 60 new beds, organizers and clients say the shelter brings survivors more opportunities and support on their journey to stability and independence.
“We have a lot of moms being displaced,” Darla Burkett, Executive Director of the CVRM said. “A lot of moms that do experience domestic violence and, they just can’t afford to live anymore.”
The $2.5 million expansion will help women and children facing homelessness, as well as a new kitchen, laundry facilities, common areas and a playground. Many organizers from cities throughout the Coachella Valley and other community donors contributed to the expansion and the Mission’s vision.
CVRM was founded in 1971 and is a “beacon of hope” for people in crisis, and in need of food, clothing, safe shelter and comprehensive services. Officials say this expansion will be a new era of support for women and children in need.
And for one client, she hopes to join the new women’s and children’s expansion once she reconnects with her daughter.
“I’m excited to be a part of it and being able to live here for up to year, and just get my life back together,” Bobbie Reynolds said. “I’ve never had support like this.”
Reynolds is sharing her story and motivating others that they are capable of being good mothers, and the program at CVRM will only help them do so.
“I lost my daughter,” Reynolds said. “I was homeless for six months and they actually helped me get back on my feet. I work a full-time job now. I’ve just been promoted. I’m grateful for the things that they’ve done for me and helping me fight to get my daughter back.”
Stay with us at News Channel 3 to hear Reynold’s story and the importance of the CVRM expansion.