Rachel's
House
Supportive housing program serving female ex-offenders directly following incarceration
Program
Overview
Rachel's House offers supportive housing in a safe environment where women feel accepted. The program reduces the risk of recidivism by providing comprehensive services specific to the needs of women returning from prison.
promoting
economic
stability
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Finance mentoring
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Employment support
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Financial education
Encouraging
healthy
relationships
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Positive support networks
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Life coaching
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Spiritual mentoring
PROVIDING ADDICTION SUPPORT
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Individualized recovery plans
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Connections to resources
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Peer-to-peer accountability
did you know?
67%
of previously incarcerated individuals will return to prison within three years
program outcomes
have not returned to prison within 3 years, compared to the Ohio
average of 67%
program participants were still stably housed 1 year after exiting the program
of participants experienced increased savings or reduced debt
interested in getting involved?
There are many opportunities to get involved with Rachel's House, including creating a Welcome Home Basket for our new residents (see below). For other ways to get involved see our volunteer page. Thank you!
testimonials
I had very low expectations for my life after prison. In many ways, I thought that my life had ended. Instead of an end, I found a new beginning at Rachel’s House.
Help a New resident feel welcome!
Could you, or a group of friends put together a Welcome Home Basket for a new Rachel's House resident? Here are some items you can include in a laundry basket:
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Personal care items such as: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, toothpaste/toothbrush, feminine hygiene products, leave in conditioner, hair brush/hair pick, hair oil, loofah
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New 'Life Recovery' bible
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Devotional book
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Journal and pens
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Letter writing items such as envelopes, cards, and stamps
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Towels
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Home gifts e.g blanket, robe, slippers, photo frame
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Hair dryer/flat iron
Contact info@lowerlights.org to arrange the drop-off time and location. Thank you!
program staff
Director of Rachel's House
Bailey Phillips
Supportive Housing coordinator
Jackie Miles