Creating Communities & Transforming Lives

Help us continue to make real, sustainable change in the lives of hundreds of individuals and families.

Providence House serves and advocates for women and families at risk of harm, who have histories of homelessness or justice-involvement, and provides a safe community where their dignity is recognized, strengths are enhanced and a transition to stability is achieved.

OUR MISSION

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

TRANSITIONAL SHELTER PROGRAM

Our Transitional Shelter Program provides emergency housing, engaging residents for six to eight months. During this time, our team works closely with each person to address issues such as accessing a primary care physician, securing a stable source of income, and obtaining appropriate childcare as well as linking them to permanent housing. 

WOMEN’S JUSTICE PROGRAM

Our Women’s Justice Program serves women experiencing homelessness who would otherwise be held at Rikers Island while awaiting trial. We provide staff onsite 24 hours a day, ensuring access to substance use or mental health treatment, life skills training including financial literacy and budgeting, and any parole, probation, or court-mandated services. 

PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

Our Permanent Supportive Housing is designed for families and single adults who have histories of chronic homelessness, serious mental illness (SMI), and/or Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Through our case management and clinical services, we assist residents in developing self-sufficiency skills while providing them with tools and training to become independent. 

Celebrating 45 years

INTRODUCING

the COMMUNITY

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Empowerment in Focus: How Professional Headshots Are Helping Women with Justice Involvement Reclaim Their Professional Identity
Empowerment in Focus: How Professional Headshots Are Helping Women with Justice Involvement Reclaim Their Professional Identity

Finding meaningful work with adequate pay is a challenge for many of us, but particularly for women with justice involvement. "Re-entering society after incarceration can be challenging for women, as time incarcerated can significantly impact self-perception,” Raquel Nicholson, the Director of our Women’s Justice Program, acknowledges. There are so many barriers for these women to find employment and Associate Board President, Cassie Siskovic, knew she had the resources to help these residents overcome at least one.

The Sanctuary Model

In recognizing that many of those who come to us for help do so with histories of trauma, Providence House utilizes the Sanctuary® Model, which promotes safety and recovery from adversity through the active creation of a trauma-informed community. This approach allows us to go beyond a simple exchange between “client” and “service provider” and instead creates an emotionally safe and supportive space for residents to heal and grow. 

“The gifts of kindness and support that you gave *** helped her strive. I believe the impact from her staying at Providence House helped her achieve her continued sobriety and will to live.”

— Excerpt from a ‘Thank You’ card from the mother a Women’s Justice Program resident