Empowering Women, Restoring Dignity and Rebuilding Futures

Every woman deserves a doorway back. We hold it open.

Doors of Hope Community empowers formerly incarcerated women by providing the tools, skills, and support they need to rebuild their lives. We offer mentorship and other services to help them become contributing citizens and employees, and strengthen their families and communities.

We believe healing is possible, dignity is non-negotiable, and every woman deserves the opportunity to thrive.

A Holistic Path From Reentry To Restoration

Golden Butterflies Mentoring

Trust begins inside. Our Golden Butterflies program pairs incarcerated women with mentors who walk with them before and after release, providing consistency, encouragement, and a vital connection to community.

P.O.W.E.R.S.
Task Force

Providing Opportunities Within the Early Release Structure
An advocacy and support initiative for women navigating early-release programs. P.O.W.E.R.S. ensures systems work better — and reentry starts stronger.

F.A.V.O.R.E.D.
Housing

A safe place to land, and grow. Our multi-phase housing plan includes halfway houses, transitional units, and long-term housing designed to meet women where they are and help them move toward independence.

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Together, We’re Opening New Doors

150+

women mentored through Golden Butterflies

women reunited with their families

13+

years of dedication, commitment and services

Our Impact

Your Support
Changes Lives

Mentor a woman starting over, volunteer, share your skills or even host an event. There’s a role for everyone and no amount of support is too small.

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In Their Own Words

"Yvonne Garlin and Doors of Hope Community were the open door to let me know I am more than my past. They lifted me up when I was at my lowest, giving me dignity, value, and the spark to move forward in faith, creativity, and love."

Akua M

The Power Of Community

Our community partners and friends help make our work possible, and we’re only just getting started. Thank you to our community partners. Your collaboration makes second chances possible.