Empowerment With Purpose
Led by faith, powered by community, and rooted in the belief that healing is always possible.
At Doors of Hope Community, we walk beside formerly incarcerated women as they rebuild their lives — with faith, compassion, and practical support. Through mentorship, housing, and holistic services, we help women move from survival to self-sufficiency, and from isolation to community.
The Light That
Guides Us
Mission, Vision, and the Heart Behind
Our Work
Mission
To empower formerly incarcerated women with the tools, skills, and support they need to rebuild their lives, become contributing citizens and employees, and strengthen their families and communities.
Vision
A world where women returning from incarceration are met with dignity, compassion, and unwavering support — where healing is possible, families are restored, and women become leaders in their communities.
It Started by Showing Up
From One Visit To A Movement
Doors of Hope Community was born behind prison walls. We saw women preparing to leave with no plan, no support, and no one waiting. So we showed up.
Golden Butterflies, our signature mentoring program, began with one volunteer returning week after week. Trust was built. Relationships formed. And through those relationships, women found encouragement, guidance, and the reminder that they mattered.
That simple act of one person showing up became a movement. Today, Doors of Hope Community walks with women from incarceration to independence, led by faith, powered by community, and rooted in the belief that healing is always possible.
Our Guiding Principles:
The Steady Hand Behind the Work
Dignity is non-negotiable
Every woman deserves to be seen, heard, and respected.
We walk beside, not ahead
We honor each woman’s pace, journey, and growth. Every woman deserves to be seen, heard, and respected.
Faith leads the way
We are rooted in belief — in God, in healing, in second chances.
Empowerment is the goal
Practical skills and community support fuel lasting change.
Families matter
Restored women rebuild stronger homes and healthier communities.
We’re in it for the long haul
Change takes time. We are a steady hand for the journey.
Want to learn more?
Contact us to get involved.