Empowering women on a daily basis

Doors of Hope aims to empower women to break the cycle of addiction, homelessness, and incarceration through education, intervention, mentoring, and case management in a safe and supportive recovery-based environment. We offer educational classes in all Rutherford County Correctional Facilities, as well as a reentry program for those leaving incarceration or a rehab center in more than 50 counties across Tennessee.

Initially established as a teaching endeavor in the Rutherford County Correctional Work Center with 12 students, one unpaid teacher, and four volunteers, the agency has grown to provide education and transition planning in each of Rutherford County’s correctional facilities on a five-day-a-week basis.

Those returning to high-risk environments upon release will also receive a comprehensive reentry program, which includes emergency shelter, transitional housing, and program housing.

Though Doors of Hope specializes in reentry services for ex-offenders, it also accepts applications and provides similar programming for drug/alcohol rehabilitation program graduates.

Non-violent offenders who actively seek a change in their lives are helped by us. Our program teaches personal values, responsibility, and skills for life after prison. We guide and mentor our clients as they navigate the reentry challenges they face before and after release.

Doors of Hope has a proven track record of success in reducing recidivism and coaching ex-offenders to become respectable, contributing members of society. Through our active involvement with many partner organizations, we are able to offer the type of comprehensive assistance needed during the transition phase of ex-offenders back into local communities.

Invest in Doors of Hope and help women reach new heights

Through contributing to Doors of Hope, you will assist women in transforming their lives and resurfacing in their local communities. Donations go directly towards sponsoring services at the Murfreesboro facility. Your donation is tax-deductible, and you will receive a donation receipt by email.

Meet our team

  • Lois Barrett Luke

    Executive Director

  • Alisha Burke

    Operations and Grants Administrator

  • Samantha Bennett

    Residential Services Supervisor

  • Madison Alig

    Case Manager

  • Mitzi Emberton

    Administrative Assistant

  • Taylor Mora

    Director of Mental Health Services

  • Chelsea Sudberry

    Human Resources Coordinator

  • Abby Newhall

    Occupational Therapist and Career Navigator

  • Julianne Hermosa

    Bookkeeper Analyst

  • Larkin Willis

    Case Manager

  • Sherri Shepard

    Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

  • Aubrey Marange

    Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

  • Lyesa Croslin

    Lyesa Croslin

    LPN, Wellness Coordinator

  • Jessica Mayo-Schwab

    Mental Health Counselor

Board of Directors

Hon. Lynn Alexander
Carrie Garner
Shellie Griffith
Kelly Johnson
Emily Loyd

Alison Drowota
Janet Lee
Dr. Puja Pape

Leigh Ann Maxwell
Jack Mitchell
Dr. Deana Raffo
Marcie Richmond
Dr. Pam Singer

Advisory Board

Nina Taylor
Veronica Terrell
Lori Williams
Dr. Beth Wright – Chair

Community Partners

With the help of many other local organizations, Doors of Hope can provide more services within the community. We are blessed to be associated with organizations that serve our community in such a great capacity. Doors of Hope is grateful to these organizations for providing essential care to the women participating in the program.