We believe there is a need in our community for a distinctly Christian response to the issue of housing for women and families desiring to end violence in relationships. Government funded programs to assist domestic violence victims are not equipped to meet the unique spiritual needs of families effected by violence. Restructuring abusive relationships requires safe affordable housing for temporary or permanent separation. Lack of such housing means women and their children must either live in substandard conditions or return to their abusers. Hope House provides a stable, safe place for families to transition to violence free living during a 3 to 18 month stay.