Hope House

HOPE HOUSE offers a home-like atmosphere to women who, because of a situation of enslavement, have spent time in a shelter or emergency housing, but are now ready to undertake the journey toward personal growth and self-esteem development.

HOPE HOUSE, re-located to northern San Diego County, can accommodate five adult women and two in-house staff. Social service counselors guide residents of HOPE HOUSE in their journey toward full self-sufficiency. Other intervention is available as the need arises. Residents may stay up to 24 months if they are attending educational and vocational programs.

Residents must be referred by social service agencies
and be interviewed by HOPE HOUSE staff.
Each resident contracts for her own specific growth plan.

Growth opportunities include:
• Counseling and needs assessment;
• Health and wellness training;
• ESL and life-management skills;
• Verbal, reading, writing and math skills;
• Computer training;
• Resume writing and interviewing skills;
• Job search and employment guidance.

Currently Sheila Novak and Jean Schafer — both members of SAVE — staff HOPE HOUSE.

Salvatorian Advocacy
for Victims of Exploitation

SDS HOPE HOUSE is a 501(c)3
CONTACT: HopeHouseCA@aol.com

Brochure (pdf)
Information sheet (pdf)
Contribution return form (pdf)