DVBeds DRAFT

DVBeds — Real-time Shelter Bed Availability
Free for all programs — forever

Real-time shelter beds
when every minute counts

DVBeds gives advocates instant visibility into available emergency housing—across shelters, cities, and state lines—so survivors reach safety faster.

Join DVBeds Advocate Exchange
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19
States active & expanding
$0
Cost to programs — always
24/7
Real-time availability

Genuinely free — no trials, no tiers, no surprise invoices

Some shelter directories offer free sign-ups that convert to paid subscriptions after a trial period. DVBeds is different: it is free to join, free to use, and free to stay. There is no premium tier, no per-user fee, and no expiration date on your access. This is made possible by grant funding from Lyda Hill Philanthropies and Bath & Body Works, so your program budget stays focused on survivors.

Active states

Live network
TXCA NYFL ILOH GANC MIPA VAWA AZCO MNWI MOTN OR+ expanding
How it works

Real-time updates

Daily bed count updates so advocates always see current availability—no phone tag, no guessing.

Secure & private

Password-protected access. No survivor personal data is ever stored or shared in the system.

Warm transfers

Referrals that fit survivor needs and shelter resources—reducing retraumatization at every step.

Smarter reporting

Accurate data to support funding requests, grant reporting, and community planning.

Origin story
2019 — Dallas, TX
A Family Place launches DVBeds
Under CEO Paige Flink, local programs built a community-led tool to connect survivors to housing during peak demand.
2020 — National pilot
The Hotline begins piloting DVBeds
Advocates gained real-time shelter visibility, confirming the tool’s potential for nationwide impact.
2025 — Today
The Hotline acquires DVBeds
Now an official free program, DVBeds is scaling nationally with 19 states active and growing.
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DV Advocate, DVBeds participant program

No survivor data stored

The system never collects or transmits personal information about survivors.

Staff empowerment

Advocates can offer immediate options instead of turning callers away.

Join the network

Free for housing and supportive services programs. Takes minutes to set up.

No trial period. No credit card. No future invoice. Free forever.

Funded by Lyda Hill Philanthropies & Bath & Body Works