named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Grace House Transitional Living Program
Provides structured, faith-based supportive housing for up to six women in early recovery from addiction, including mentoring, life skills training, spiritual development, and reintegration planning
Trauma-Informed Care Program
Implements trauma-informed principles focused on safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment to support emotional and physical well-being of residents
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
- Deliver faith-based spiritual programming for residentsConducts daily devotions, communal prayer, grace before meals, one-on-one discipleship, in-house Bible study, and classes on Christian living as part of the residential recovery program.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engage volunteers in program and operational supportUtilizes volunteers for a range of support activities including administrative tasks, data entry, donor stewardship, donation drives, fundraising, event planning, tutoring, mentoring, teaching, transportation for residents, relief for the Residence Director, IT troubleshooting (onsite and remote), website and social media management, and minor house repairs.
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12-Step Recovery Support Services 1 activity
- Operate transitional supportive housing for women recovering from substance abuseProvides safe, structured residential living for up to six women in early recovery from addiction, supporting reintegration into society through a faith-based program. The average stay is 64 days, and individualized discharge and community re-entry plans are developed for each resident upon admission.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide accessible program materials for residentsMakes the resident handbook available in PDF format and offers alternative formats upon request to meet accessibility needs.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$91K
Contributions & grants$76K83%
Program service revenue$15K17%
Investment income$50%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$86K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$40K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$54K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$54K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +22.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Downton | Residence Director | 150 | $38K |
board members · 1
- Rachel Sieja — Board President
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Celebrate Recovery Partner — Residents participate in the Celebrate Recovery Christ-centered 12-step program available in the village of Canton.
- Grace Episcopal Church Partner — Partnered with Grace House by offering use of their vacant rectory for the ministry and shared programming.
- Grace Episcopal Church Partner — Provided the vacant parsonage in Canton, NY for use as a women's recovery residence and has ongoing board representation through Carolyn White.
- Grace House Partner — Operates a residential program for individuals in recovery, providing a structured living environment and support services.
- Grace House Partner — Supportive living home operating under the auspices of New Hope Transformation House Ministries Inc.
- Grace House Partner — Volunteer opportunities coordinated through Grace House for resident services
- Many volunteers Partner — Volunteers share knowledge and expertise with residents to support their development.
- New Hope Community Church Partner — Originating congregation that formed the founding board and continues to support Grace House through volunteers and connections.
- North Country Freedom Homes Partner — Men's recovery facility in Canton, NY whose existence informed the decision to focus Grace House on women's recovery services.
- North Country Public Radio Partner — Featured in an interview about the organization's fifth anniversary.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Faith-Based Transformation Modelmethodology: faith-based_recoveryBy integrating a Christ-centered faith community, Bible study, and theology of addiction into recovery programming, the organization produces sustained personal transformation and abstinence because spiritual renewal is believed to be foundational to overcoming addiction and trauma.
- Gender-Specific Supportive Housing with Mentoringmethodology: gender-specific_recovery_housingBy providing women-only recovery housing combined with a family-like mentoring model and communal living structure, the organization supports reintegration and life skills development because gender-specific, relational stability is believed to enhance safety and accountability in early recovery.
- Trauma-Informed Care Frameworkmethodology: trauma-informed_careBy implementing trauma-informed practices that prioritize safety, trustworthiness, and emotional security, the organization improves resident engagement, retention, and recovery outcomes because healing from addiction is understood to be contingent on addressing underlying trauma.