Our Story
Founder and Executive Director, Julie Crain, learned about the exploitation of women at a conference in 2008. This issue struck her so deeply that she felt called to become a missionary. She began doing mission work in 2009. Over the years, two of her trips specifically focused on serving women in after care programs for women who have escaped human trafficking in Cambodia and India. As the reality of human trafficking being an issue that happens in the United States sunk in, Julie realized that she was being called to open a long-term restorative care program for women in the United States. In 2017, Julie and her husband Jim began the process of starting a non-profit organization. It was after going through the Harriet Tubman Visitor Center that Julie and Jim agreed that the safe house should be named "Harriett's House" after the conductor of The Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman. Harriet was a strong woman of God who looked to God for guidance and direction as she worked to set slaves free. In the same way, we are looking to God to guide and direct us as we fight to set captives free from human trafficking. Won't you join us in being a carrier of light to those who are living in darkness?
Board of Directors
Jim Crain
Julie Crain, President
John DeSousa
Lois Elliott, Treasurer
Kelly Richardson, Board Chair
Robbi Wooten
Rob Zlock
Contact Information:
Mailing Address - P.O. Box 586, Cambridge, MD 21613
Phone: 443-786-1843
We are a 501(c)(3) Organization - Harriet's House EIN #83-2279182
Help Our Cause
Invest in the lives of women to give them hope and a future.
Please send donations to:
Harriett's House
P.O. Box 586
Cambridge, MD 21613
Mobile Drop In CENTER
Our goal is to establish a mobile drop in center that will enable us to go into under-served communities to offer resources. We would set up across the Eastern Shore covering areas from Kent to Somerset County with the goal to set up in each county on a regular basis. During these set up times, we would provide resources such as food, toiletries, various seasonal items, undergarments, and other items dependent on donations. The goal would be to establish relationships to be able to offer resources for specific needs. With this vision, to make this a reality, we are looking for a drivable RV to turn into our mobile unit.
Outreach
Our next phase of expansion is to focus more on community outreach. Outreach teams will be established and trained to go into communities where prostitution may be happening . The goal is to establish relationships with community members to show love and acceptance and to let them know the resources that are available.
Residential CAre
We are currently offering short and long-term care at an undisclosed location in Dorchester County. We accept referrals from anywhere. Please see our referral page for more information.
Short-Term Care - Respite
This home will be used for short-term care for those in need of shelter and stabilization. Women will receive an assessment and guidance for next steps in care. Case management will be the focus with daily emphasis on healing and developing life skills. She will be given choices in recovery and long-term programs, should this be the option she chooses. Staff will be in place 24/7.
Length of care will be up to 90 days
Long-Term Care - Redemption
In our long-term program omen receive comprehensive care emotionally, spiritually, and educationally. Resources will be made available for residents to get their GED, continuing education, learn new skills, and become self sufficient.
Transportation will be provided for residents to go to appointments, job interviews, etc. Skills such as money management, social skills, budgeting, cooking, cleaning, gardening, parenting, self care, etc. will be taught in the home. The goal is to gradually help the residents to get out on their own and establish a home for themselves and their children, as applicable. The approach is trauma informed care with an emphasis on individual and group therapy as well as art therapy to promote healing. Staff os in place 24/7.
Length of care - 18 months
Transitional Care - Renewal
We will offer graduates of our long-term program the opportunity to further her independence without losing her support system. Each new graduate will share a home with other graduates from the program and will receive support as she gets employment or continues her education. She will be assisted with a safe place to live and help with transportation until she is ready to stand on her own.
Length of care - up to 1 year.
Core Values
- 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.
- We follow the "Golden Rule" and the principle of treating others as we want to be treated.
- We believe every man and woman is created equal. Every person deserves dignity and to be treated with respect.
- 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.
- We will act with integrity and honesty in all our services and in the way the organization is run.
- 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.
