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

Finance mentoring
Employment support
Financial education

Encouraging

healthy

relationships

Positive support networks
Life coaching
Spiritual mentoring

PROVIDING ADDICTION SUPPORT

Individualized recovery plans
Connections to resources
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!

More info

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:

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
New 'Life Recovery' bible
Devotional book
Journal and pens
Letter writing items such as envelopes, cards, and stamps
Towels
Home gifts e.g blanket, robe, slippers, photo frame
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

Shannen Caruso

Supportive Housing coordinator

Jackie Miles

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