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New MSU coach Dana Ford, wife to open transitional home to fight domestic violence in Springfield

Fans had a glimpse at what new Missouri State head coach Dana Ford wants to build for his men's basketball team on Tuesday.

Soon, fans will be able to see what the Ford family wants to build for the community.

The basketball coach and his wife, Christina Ford, announced Wednesday on Twitter that their Rebound Foundation will open a transitional home "next month" in Springfield.

More: What we learned from our first look at a Dana Ford coached Missouri State basketball team

Christina Ford is the president of The Rebound Foundation — a nonprofit organization that works to help women and children rebound from domestic violence, according to its website.