​The Rebound Foundation To Open First Chicago Transitional House
 
Springfield, MO-based non-profit to open Marda’s House for single women survivors of domestic violence
 
CHICAGO, IL – (April 28, 2020) – Illinois natives, Christina & Dana Ford, are ready to expand their Rebound Foundation’s reach into their home state and hope to provide stability and security for women who have been victims of domestic violence.
 
The Rebound Foundation was started in 2015 in Nashville and has transitioned into the Springfield, Missouri community where Dana is currently the head coach of the Missouri State Bears men’s basketball program.
 
Over the past year, the foundation has opened two Marda’s Houses in Springfield.  These homes are places for women and children survivors to enjoy clean, stable living for up to 6 months while working towards independence.  While in the program, the residents participate in outreach case management, financial planning, and goal setting.
 
“Being from Chicago, seeing the abuse stories, and reading the staggering domestic violence numbers, we knew that this was a city that we wanted to help rebound,” says the Rebound Foundation founder Christina Ford. “Since our programs and homes have been able to impact so many women and children’s lives in Springfield, we are looking forward to the challenge of providing comfort in one of the biggest cities in the country.’
 
Since arriving in Springfield, the Rebound Foundation has housed over 20 individuals in 2 homes and provided violence prevention education to over 1,400 youth.  The Chicago program will be able to host 5 women at a time in a safe and clean communal living model.
 
“During this COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a rise in domestic violence incidents and cases. We are looking to provide more resources and services to the victims and community,” Ford said. “The Rebound Foundation will be participating in the #GivingTuesdayNow campaign on May 5th in response to COVID-19. All funds raised will go directly to our Chicago home.”
 
The ribbon cutting ceremony and opening date for the Chicago Marda’s House is scheduled for the end of June.
 
For more information about the Rebound Foundation and its mission to help provide the necessary building blocks for women and children recovering from domestic violence, please visit: http://www.thereboundfound.org/.
 
For ways to donate to the #GivingTuesdayNow campaign, please follow the Rebound Foundation on social media at: The Rebound Foundation (Facebook), @ReboundFound (Twitter), and @thereboundfoundation (Instagram).
 
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​In 2015 we began the journey of  The Rebound Foundation always knowing our ultimate goal would be to provide transitional homes, Marda’s House, for women survivors of domestic violence.
We are excited to announce that our dream is now a reality!! The Rebound will be opening up a transitional home next month in Springfield, MO!! We are so thankful that God answered many prayers and has given us an opportunity to serve in the community we live in.

We would not be able to do this without our SUPPORTERS. Thank you for dreaming with us and putting others before yourself. Thank you for giving. Thank you for praying. Thank you for believing.

It doesn’t stop here! We are still preparing for the opening of our Chicago location and we need support now more than ever to make sure we impact the lives of our Rebound women so strongly, that they will be free of violence forever and get a second chance to truly live!
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Thank you
Dana and Christina Ford

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​EXCITING NEWS!!

The Rebound Foundation founders, Dana & Christina Ford, have recently relocated to Springfield MO! Dana is the new head coach for the Missouri State Bears Men’s Basketball team.

Send a shout out to the Ford family of congratulations on their new position!

Not only are there exciting things happening for the Ford family but there are exciting things ahead for The Rebound Foundation!
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