Vision
The Sanctuary is a residential program for homeless women with a history of substance abuse, prostitution and incarceration. We provide residents with safe housing, a supportive community, job and life skills, employment and education opportunities, and treatment to support recovery from addictive substances and behaviors.
The vision of The Sanctuary is
- to change the culture of prostituted women
- to break the cycle of addiction and prostitution through supportive programs and supportive community
- to meet women on the street where they are and help them move forward
- to provide treatment for substance abuse to women who would not be able to afford or receive it otherwise
- to provide medical, educational, social, relational, and emotional support to isolated and marginalized women
- to be a known resource in the Chattanooga area for all homeless women suffering from abuse on the street
Consider a Woman
Consider a woman starting life over. She has suffered abuse since childhood. The trauma of her past has determined the course of her adulthood, pulling her into a destructive cycle. The only places she has to stay are with people who will use her, abuse her, sell her or manipulate her. She is without safe housing. She is separated from any healthy family and friends. She is undereducated, un-equipped, and unprepared. Her chances of survival are low, and getting lower each day that passes on the streets, in the cars or in the crack houses. Read More »
Consider the Sanctuary
The Sanctuary is a safe, healing, residential community sustained by supportive programs, staff and volunteers. It is based on a centuries-old model of “The Community of the Circle”, where in community we can reach for ideals and sustain recovery. Read More »
Consider a Community
Philosophers and saints have long said that we are not isolated beings, walking through life without touching others. We are an interdependent society which thrives and grows only by nurturing relationships. Read More »
Our History
In June of 2004, The Sanctuary acquired its first residence. Grants and gifts from local foundations and individuals have ensured a vigorous beginning and a sustainable future for the services this unique non-profit organization offers. Read More »