Our Story

Founders Jim and Julie Crain started Harriett's House in 2017 as the understanding of Human Trafficking happening in our communities became a reality. There were no residential programs for women survivors of Human Trafficking on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Harriett's House would be the first. Harriett's House has a safe house in Dorchester County for women that offers a 24-month Transitional Living Program. Women are are able to live in a safe place with structure and accountability where they share the responsibility of the home with other survivors. A place where she can rebuild her life, develop life skills, and achieve sustainable independence. We are committed to empowering residents through individual support, community connection, and access to essential resources that foster long-term stability and support.

Our social enterprise offers our residents and women in the community the opportunity to be a part of a workforce development program that will empower them with skills and abilities that will reach beyond the workplace. Participants learn how to make the products available through our social enterprise, help customers in our store, and help with events and running our booth at the Farmers Market. 

Harriett's House has an office in Cambridge where women in the community can receive toiletry items, clothing, and referrals to other resources. We offer a community supper every Tuesday from 3-5 pm at Peachblossom Place, 900 Peachblossom Ave, Cambridge, MD. The meal is open to anyone in the community and is free to attend. We are honored to be able to walk alongside these brave women as they step out of the unthinkable and onto a new path for their lives. Won't you partner with us in the fight against Human Trafficking?

Board of Directors                                                       

Jim Crain

Julie Crain, President

Kevan Sullivan

Robbi Wooten

Ashley Wilson

Rob Zlock

Contact Information:

Mailing Address - P.O. Box 586, Cambridge, MD 21613

Phone: 443-786-1843

julie@harriettshouse.org

We are a 501(c)(3) Organization - Harriet's House EIN #83-2279182

1. Harriett's House is a Christian Organization with Biblical standards. We believe people can experience healing and transformation through the power of the Holy Spirit and an intimate relationship with God which is available through Jesus. Our goal is to love like Jesus and to share His love with those we come in contact with. We will not push our beliefs on those that we serve but will act in accordance with our beliefs to accept others as they are, where they are.
2. We follow the "Golden Rule" and the principle of treating others as we want to be treated.
3. We believe every man and woman is created equal. Every person deserves dignity and to be treated with respect.
4. We will not discriminate against anyone based on age, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity/nationality, or religion. We will provide equal services to all people. The scope of our services is specific to women and we will not be able to provide services for men at our drop-in center or safe house.
5. We will act with integrity and honesty in all our services and in the way the organization is run. 
6. Confidentiality is a priority. Any information shared with our staff and volunteers will remain confidential. We are mandated to report any issues that are shared with us that involve abuse or neglect of a child, elderly, or vulnerable person, if someone states that they want to cause harm to themselves or others.