Erin’s House 2 opened Friday in Kansas City, Kansas, providing a fully renovated six‑bedroom residence for five single women fleeing domestic violence, according to KSHB. Residents can stay from 90 days up to a year, giving them a longer‑term, stable environment while they rebuild their lives.
The house is named for Erin Langhofer, a domestic‑violence counselor and social worker who was killed in 2019 at a First Friday event. Her parents, Tom and Marcy Langhofer, co‑founded the Do Good for Erin nonprofit in her honor. Marcy Langhofer told the ribbon‑cutting ceremony, “Today is the realization of a dream.” The parents presented Friends of Yates with a $30,000 check to serve as an endowment for future upkeep, KSHB reported.
Do Good for Erin raised more than $400,000 to fund the project, making Erin’s House 2 the fourth and largest collaboration with Friends of Yates, according to Hoodline. The organization, described by KCTV5 as the only domestic‑violence shelter in Kansas City, Kansas, operates 24 hours a day and can care for up to 30 women and children at a time.
Dr. Desmond Lamb, executive director of Friends of Yates, called the opening “a day of hope” for the Wyandotte County community. He warned that domestic‑violence incidents are rising, noting that the shelter’s demand continues to outpace available resources. Lamb emphasized that the new house gives survivors a “close‑to‑home option for safety” without needing to travel far.
The Kansas City, Missouri location, opened in 2024, has already assisted 42 families, according to KSHB. Erin’s House 2 expands that impact across the state line, offering a dedicated residence rather than an emergency night‑time shelter. Security measures are in place, and the exact address is being kept confidential for safety, as reported by KCTV5.
Friends of Yates will continue to accept referrals for the new house and the main shelter. Community members who wish to support the effort can contribute to Do Good for Erin or volunteer with the shelter, according to statements from the Langhofers.
What’s next: The shelter remains open 24/7 for crisis calls, and the organization plans to monitor occupancy to determine if additional long‑term housing is needed in the coming months.
Sources: kshb.com, hoodline.com
