Our team at Alabaster Jar Project is in the process of purchasing a permanent home for Grace House. For the past several years, we have been renting a four-bedroom home in a safe, confidential location, and although we are grateful to be able to house up to six survivors through the rental property, there are numerous reasons why owning a home for Grace House is very beneficial, not just to our organization but to all the survivors whom we serve.
Reason #1: It adds value to the organization as a whole
Owning a property for Grace House is one way we can attribute more funding to survivor needs. Currently, a significant portion of our operational monthly costs goes towards rent. If we are in the position to pay off a permanent property, we can put the costs we formerly put towards rent or mortgage directly to supporting other survivor needs and hopefully expand our services.
Reason #2: It provides stability to our clients
Owning a property for Grace House would provide stability to Grace House Survivor Residents. Knowing that the home is at a permanent location can give them the safety and security that they never had in trafficking abuse settings. Building their new lives, free from exploitation and around their recovery home, will give them a sense of stability, security, and safety.
Reason #3: It shows that we are growing as a sustainable organization
Since our inception in 2014, we have grown immensely as an organization, all while serving many survivors of trafficking through our Drop In Resource Center and providing long-term housing through Grace House. Owning a permanent home for Grace House is our next step in providing top notch care for survivors of trafficking. It will improve the lives of survivors as well as improve our structure as an organization.
Our mission to empower survivors of trafficking takes many helping hands. Each person in our community who reaches out to help can truly make a difference. To support our goal of owning a permanent home for Grace House, please visit:
https://www.alabasterjarproject.org/donate