Since the opening of the Refuge of Hope Women's Shelter in 2021. We have helped more than 120 homeless women, and 10 children get back on their feet from homelessness to date. In spite of the Co-Void 19 Pandemic kind generous individuals stepped up to help support this ministry. We would like to thank all those who have given in the past year with a new Vehicle, Food, Clothing, and Monetary donations. Without your support we could not of helped as many women with children as we have. God bless you. Just as you know when one good thing happens it seems like something else goes wrong. We are in need of a new roof. We have an estimate of $17,000.00 which we have $7000.00 already toward the goal if you would like to help us reach this goal it would be greatly appreciated. There's nothing worse than a lady laying in one of the beds thinking she is wiping sweat from her forehead only to be awaken to trickles of water falling from the ceiling. Please help us stop the rain from falling it will be a blessing for you and a dry place for them. If you support us on a regular basis thank you for your faithfulness and if you haven't and would like to give to this Ministry there's a place at the bottom of the page to donate through Pay Pal or send a check to PO Box 2400 Richmond In 47374.Thank you for allowing us to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the lives of women and children in your community. God bless you. Refuge of Hope Director Briget McFadden
Safety and security is a priority at this homeless shelter. Potential candidates would be displaced women and women with children due to a natural or personal disaster, fire, those without any housing, and any woman or woman with children who has found themselves with no safe dwelling to live in. The Refuge of Hope is a temporary solution for these and possibly other examples. The length of stay depends on the effort put forth to allow us to help them find a permanent housing arrangement and working the programs for homeless women . The first day a woman arrives will be working to find her more permanent housing. We will partner with local agencies and organizations that specialize in securing housing, employment, education and provisions. If a woman in our shelter shows no sign of trying to find permanent housing, their length of stay will be limited to 14 days. All women who come to the Refuge escaping domestic violence will be escorted to local domestic violence victim shelters. If this issue is discovered in the ensuing days after arrival, she will be escorted there as soon as possible. All women with a proclaimed or noticeable drug or alcohol dependency will be directed to appropriate drug rehab facilities in our area. Any who come to us detoxing from a substance will be taken to the local hospital for evaluation.
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
