Empowering Women to Break the Cycle of Addiction, Homelessness, and Incarceration
Doors of Hope is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization
Shelter and Interdependence
How we do it
Through our 12-month program, clients put newly learned life skills into practice and require less supervision. This empowers to take on greater levels of responsibility for their lives.
The organization encourages individuals to become mentally, physically, and emotionally healthy.
Our clients receive assistance with clothing, food, identification documents, job training, legal aid, medical and dental work, transportation, counseling, and recovery coaching. Additionally, we assist in finding permanent, stable housing or our Transitional Housing Program.
According to needs assessments, approximately 40% of the women set to be released from Rutherford County’s correctional facilities will either be homeless or will return to an unsafe environment that will put them at high risk for relapse or recidivism. We encourage these clients to apply for our transitional housing program as they are much more likely to succeed in this environment since it’s safe and structured.
Encouragement and Support
What success looks like
Those who participated in the Doors of Hope re-entry program for more than six months are reincarcerated at a rate of just 3% – significantly below the average rate.
For our clients, living sober is learning a “new normal.” This process includes recovery meetings, counseling sessions, and building community with people who support their decision to become clean and stay sober.
Clients are encouraged to keep fighting their battles, whatever they might be.
One example of ways we keep our clients focused on their goals is through visualizing their “keys to success” by writing their goals on tags with keys attached. When they reach their goal, they get to keep their key as a reminder of their achievement.
By the Numbers
Over the past few years, the success of our program has resulted in a record number of clients served with great outcomes in employment and a better place in life.
750 clients served since 2011
250 + individuals served in 2021
68% Program graduation rate
Less than 3% recidivism rate for graduates
100% client employment rate
How you can help
Fundraisers, generous individuals, and organizations keep our mission alive. Each donation contributes to the success of our programs and the lives of each of our clients.
