Our Story & Leadership
A housing initiative rooted in memory, dignity, and the belief that safe housing is a human right.
[Client: insert photo of Nia C. Holland here]
Nia C. Holland, Founder & CEO
Rise & Rebuild Foundation, LLC • Greater Cleveland, OH
"I founded Elvira's Safe Haven in honor of my grandmother, Elvira— to ensure no survivor in Cleveland has to choose between violence and the streets."
[Client: replace this placeholder paragraph with Nia C. Holland's professional biography.] Describe her background, credentials, lived experience, and the founding story of Rise & Rebuild Foundation, LLC. Include her vision for survivor-centered housing and the personal connection to her grandmother Elvira that inspired the agency's name.
[Client: add a second paragraph about Elvira's legacy.] Share who Elvira was, her values, and how her memory shapes the agency's commitment to dignity, safety, and permanent housing independence for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Leading the Way in Survivor Housing Solutions
Domestic violence is the leading cause of sudden homelessness for mothers and youth. Elvira's Safe Haven bridges the critical gap between emergency crisis escape and long-term permanent supportive housing.
100% Trauma-Informed Staff
3-Stage Housing Continuum
Multi-Agency Legal & Health Network
Cleveland Community Rooted