Our Story

Founder and Executive Director, Julie Crain, learned about the exploitation of women at a conference in 2007. 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? We rely on generous volunteers and donors who are committed to our mission and vision. There is always room at the table.

Board of Directors                                                       

Jim Crain

Julie Crain, President

John DeSousa

Lois Elliott, Treasurer

Robbi Wooten

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.