
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

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!

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
Shannen Caruso

Supportive Housing coordinator
Jackie Miles