Families to Freedom is a lifesaving nonprofit that transports victims of domestic violence—along with their children and pets—to safety anywhere in the United States. Every day, we answer urgent calls from victims in danger, providing the fuel, drivers, and safe passage needed to escape abuse and begin a new life free from fear.
In Texas, 80% of mothers with children experiencing homelessness have also endured domestic violence. Victims emerging from abuse often face overwhelming barriers to recovery—financial devastation, loss of housing and transportation, and stolen confidence. Many are left without a safe place to go, a way to get there, or the resources to rebuild. Those at risk of stalking or violence need secure shelters and trauma-informed support to be safe and recover. Families to Freedom serves the least privileged victims—those with no car, no funds, and no way to get to safety.
We break the first barrier to safety: transportation. We provide free rides to emergency shelters—even beyond a victim’s local area—provide free travel to housing or family far away, and offer ongoing encouragement by phone to help survivors stay safe, reach their goals, and reclaim their lives after abuse.
The Difference We Make in North Texas - since Aug 2024
651 arrivals to emergency shelters
132 arrivals to a safe home or new housing
789 free rides by car and van, by bus, by commercial flight, and fuel cards given
1,247 souls on board (651 victims and 596 children)
75% were persons of color
East Texas & Gulf Coast
578 arrivals to emergency shelters
127 arrivals to a safe home or new housing
706 free rides by car and van, by bus, by commercial flight, and fuel cards given
1,110 souls on board (568 adults & 542 children)
Your Donation Directly Supports Victim Services
Access to transportation is often the first obstacle victims face when fleeing abuse—especially when the nearest shelter is a county or more away. Families to Freedom helps hundreds escape each year. Most never return to their abuser. Some leave with nothing, others with everything they can carry, and many bring their beloved pets—because every family member deserves safety and love!
With two offices serving 87 Texas counties, we are ready to drive hope and deliver safety—but we need your help to keep going. Give today to provide life-saving travel for victims of abuse and sexual violence across North Texas.
Together, we can create healthy communities by ending abuse—one safe arrival at a time.
Learn More & Get InvolvedOur mission is to transport victims of abuse to safety.
When emergency shelter or family is too far away, we are the solution for hundreds of victims and children each year. We provide free rides to emergency shelters across North Texas, and a variety of transportation options to reunite with friends and family far away.
It is the policy of Families to Freedom to provide equal opportunities for service, volunteerism and employment without regard to heritage, national origin, religion, gender, body size, personal attraction, age, or disability. We expect the same tolerance from our volunteers, staff and leadership team.
Organization name
Families to Freedom
Causes
Domestic/Family Violence & Advocacy
Operating Budget
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Hood, Wise, Tarrant, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Kaufman, Johnson, Hunt, Grayson, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Collin
BIPOC Serving
Hispanic or Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or African American
BIPOC Leadership
Board Chair
Address
P.O. Box 1226