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About Us

Grace Haven is a volunteer-driven, Christ-centered recovery home for women ready for a fresh start after incarceration or treatment, or for those seeking freedom from addiction. Many of our volunteers are graduates of the program themselves, giving back the hope and grace they once received. We believe—deeply—that God does not give up on anyone, no matter how far they’ve fallen or how stuck their lives feel.

The women who come to Grace Haven are often overlooked, written off, or told they’ll never change. We believe the opposite. Through structure, accountability, and the life-changing power of Jesus, we walk alongside them as God restores what’s been broken. Our heart is to see women experience real freedom, healing, and purpose—and then step back into the community as healthy, whole, hope-filled individuals.

Our Facility

Grace Haven is located within Gateway Ministries’ building. Our space includes ten sleeping rooms for residents, a separate sleeping room for volunteers, an exercise area, craft room, common sitting area with TV, a fully functional kitchen with laundry space, and a shared bathroom. It’s not fancy—but it’s safe, structured, and filled with love.

Our Vision

Our vision is to build a community of resilient women redeemed by the love of God. As they heal, they serve others, strengthen their communities, pass on the hope they were given, and living proof that transformed lives can transform others.

Ways You Can Help

Prayer

Pray for this ministry and the women we serve. Prayer is not secondary—it is essential. Lives are changed because God moves when His people pray.

Financial Support

When you give, you are sowing into changed lives, restored families, and eternal impact. Every gift matters.

Donations

We have an ongoing need for basic household items such as food, bedding, cleaning supplies, toiletries, and hygiene products. Follow this link to visit our Amazon needs list to order items any time.

Volunteer

There are many ways to serve, including:

  • Facilitating Bible studies, recovery groups, or life-skills classes

  • Providing counseling and encouragement rooted in God’s grace

  • Simply showing up consistently, overseeing the residents and loving

“Find a need and fill it. Find a hurt and heal it.”
— Pastor Tommy Barnett

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Leadership

Co-Founders: Cindy & Robert Longest

Board Members:
President/Treasurer- Cindy Longest
Vice President- Robert Longest
Secretary- Jessie Wells
Board Member- Betty White
Board Member- Jim White
Board Member- Doug Johnson
Board Member- Mary Johnson

 

Our Staff

Director of Operations and Administration:
Samantha Jones

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Director of Outreach, Advocacy and Intake:
Shana McIntosh

Send a message

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Program & Transportation Aide:
Sherri Arnold
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