Nearly 1 in 10 Americans age 12 or older struggle with substance abuse, involving alcohol or illicit drugs according to the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration. When you look at the great work being done by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, it’s unfortunately not difficult to wrap your mind around that statistic. Addiction is a bondage that destroys lives, families, and communities and we are working daily to make a difference in the lives of women across the Florida panhandle.
Humble House Ministries Inc. was established in September 2020, and the need continues to grow. The first phase of our ministry has been providing a Transitional Housing Program that is based on the Word of God, free of charge to those without the ability to pay. Our six available beds are all full. We currently have a waiting list of eight women and sadly, we have had to turn away more than 20 women. These are numbers that continue to grow as our court systems restart after COVID.
“It has been a joy to see what God has done through our community supporters this past 6 months, in addition to the residents’ lives,” says Rachel Duvall, Founder & CEO. “We want each house to be a home for our ladies. We make sure they find a meaningful job, establish life skills, and a solid foundation in Jesus Christ so that when they leave, they just need to move their body and belongings.”
Resident Casey says, “Humble House, to me, is a place of new beginnings. I was nameless, broken, addicted, and alone. Since I have been here, I finally feel like I belong. I am very thankful to God.”
So, here’s the new news. We are opening our second Transitional House in May, which will double the occupancy capabilities, allowing us to include women and their children. We are inviting all community groups, individuals, and community members to help support #womenhelpingwomen in northwest Florida. Registry for the home’s needs list can be found here: Target Gift Registry > Organization Name > Humble House.
For more information visit humblehouseministries.org or call (850) 628-1021.
