At DASH, impact is more than numbers—it’s about lives changed, systems shifted, and communities strengthened. Every day, we walk alongside survivors of domestic and sexual violence, helping them access safe housing, navigate complex systems, and build paths toward long-term stability.
By the Numbers
2569
adults and children served
44272
safe nights provided
$116053
distributed through our Survivor Resilience Fund
50 adults +
51 children
supported through Cornerstone
35 adults +
43 children
served through Empowerment Project
15
transition-aged youth (18-24 years) survivors served through Right to Dream
1058 adults +
1198 children
supported at Virginia Williams Family Resource Center
10 adults +
14 children
supported through Safe Nights Fund
38
program entries
45
successful program exits
FY23 Annual Report
Explore our FY23 Annual Report for a closer look at our work, our impact, and what’s ahead.
Awards & Recognition
Washington Business Journal’s 2025 40 Under 40 Award
Koube Ngaaje, President & CEO, February 2025
Purple Ribbon Award for Program/Shelter of the Year: Cornerstone
DASH, September 2022
Purple Ribbon Award for Outstanding Youth Initiative of the Year: Right to Dream
DASH, September 2022
Excellence in Chief Executive Leadership Award, Center for Nonprofit Advancement
Koube Ngaaje, President & CEO, November 2021