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- EIN 20-3285531
- (330) 819-3326
- 3480 W Market St Ste 105 Fairlawn OH 44333 USA
- rahab-ministries.org
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Causes: Protestant, Religion
Mission: The mission of rahab ministries is to provide hope in christ for broken women. We do this by following christ's example, providing transitional assistance and support, and inspiring the community to act. The vision of this ministry is to equip prostituted women with the assurance that god has a sovereign and victorious plan for their lives. We adhere to the values of prayer, accountability, service, teamwork, community, communication, integrity, passion, and respect.
Programs: The safe house opened in 2014 and offers residential living for up to ten women who desire a place to heal and work toward reintegration into society. Each resident has a case plan which includes trauma-informed counseling, medical care, education, life skills, and more. The safe house served 28 women in 2016, some of whom were still in the program at years end, and three who successfully transitioned out to find jobs, apartments, and restored relationships with their children and family. Land has been purchased and plans drawn up to begin building a safe house in 2017 for child victims of sex trafficking.
the drop-in center is intentionally located in an area of akron with a high volume of prostituted women. The center offers daily services and programming for women who are incarcerated, homeless, drug addicted, or recovering from street life. The center supplies home-cooked meals served family-style, free clothing and hygiene products, bible studies, help with securing housing, and a safe, comforting environment where the women can build positive relationships. Rahab also has a presence on the streets, in correctional facilities, and in area strip clubs. Now in its eighth year of operation the center served approximately 3,120 women in 2016.
rahab works with summit county juvenile court to mentor girls aged 11-17 who have been identified by the court as victims of sex trafficking or at risk for being trafficked. Rahab mentors are paired one-on-one with the girls and meet regularly to model healthy relationships, build self-esteem, and encourage school attendance. Thirty-three girls were mentored through this grant funded program in 2016; twenty girls graduated the program and had their records expunged. In addition, rahab was chosen by the ohio supreme court to receive a grant to launch a community center for these young girls. The center, affectionately named "that place", opened its doors in july 2016 and is growing in popularity with area girls.