Programs
Wraparound programs, built to last
From pre-release planning to permanent housing and lifelong community, our programs meet people wherever they are.
Atunshe House
Atunshe House is Philadelphia's first LGBTQ+ Safe House, providing affirming, community-centered housing and comprehensive support for women and gender-expansive individuals. Guided by the Safe House Network model founded by Susan Burton, Atunshe House creates a supportive environment centered on healing, stability, independence, and self-determination.
Through on-site programming, residents have access to therapeutic and wellness services, recovery support, economic mobility resources, family reunification assistance, and GED preparation — helping individuals build a strong foundation for long-term stability and successful community reintegration.
Eligibility
- Women & gender-expansive adults (18+)
- Philadelphia region
- Justice-impacted or housing unstable
On-Site Services
- Therapeutic & wellness services
- Recovery support
- Economic mobility resources
- Family reunification assistance
- GED preparation
Referral Process
- Submit intake form
- Screening within 72 hours
- Placement & move-in plan
F.U.S.E — From Point A to Point C
F.U.S.E is a transformative development and accelerator program by WOMXN BEYOND BORDERS designed to bypass traditional bottlenecks (Point B) and fast-track growth, healing, and narrative shifts for marginalized creators and entrepreneurs.
Point A · Lived Experience
We start where you are. Your lived experience is the foundation, not a deficit to overcome.
Bypass Point B · Gatekeeping
Skip the traditional gatekeepers. F.U.S.E creates direct pathways to resources, networks, and capital.
Point C · Narrative Shifts
Move from surviving to thriving — changing your story, your community, and the systems around you.
Accelerator Network · Mentorship & Capital
Connect with mentors, peers, and funders who understand the intersections of identity, healing, and entrepreneurship.
Community Resource Navigation
One call connects you to everything
Our navigators help community members access the systems that are hardest to navigate alone.
- Employment
- Healthcare Navigation
- Financial Literacy
- Education & GED
- Food Access
- Transportation
- Legal & ID Support
- Peer Navigation
Wellness Programs
Healing is a program, not an afterthought
- Wellness Circles
Weekly affirming group spaces rooted in healing justice.
- Peer Support
One-on-one support from people with shared lived experience.
- Workshops
Trauma-informed skills, mindfulness, and self-advocacy sessions.
- Family Mediation
Facilitated reconnection and chosen-family support.
- Gender-Affirming Care Navigation
Connection to affirming clinicians and coverage.
- Healing Retreats
Seasonal restorative gatherings away from the city.
Philly Pride 365
Pride isn't one weekend. Supported by Womxn Beyond Borders, Philly Pride 365 keeps LGBTQ+ community engagement alive all year — block parties, wellness weekends, advocacy days, youth showcases, and holiday gatherings for chosen family.