Non-profit doubles transitional housing spaces for Muslim women and children fleeing violence

Non-profit doubles transitional housing spaces for Muslim women and children fleeing violence

Nisa Homes has added 14 new beds catered to Muslim women and their children who are escaping abusive households, but organizers say more support is needed. Cecilia Hua reports.

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