Our Story

Founders Jim and Julie Crain started Harriett's House in 2017 as the realization of Human Trafficking 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 an 18-month program to enable survivors to get their life back, heal, continue their education, learn life and relationship skills as well as other basic skills to be able to be independent when leaving the program. All of these services are offered at no charge. We recently received access to another home that will serve as transitional housing for the women who graduate our program. Harriett's House also 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 4-6 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

John DeSousa

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.