Hananiah House Company Research Report
Company Overview
Name
Hananiah House
Mission of the Company
Hananiah House provides safe, stable transitional housing for women who have been incarcerated. The organization's mission is to create a realistic, sustainable model for post-incarceration housing and employment that breaks the current cycle of trauma and recidivism and brings about true generational change.
Founding Information
- Founded: 2020
- Founders: Angela Wittenberg and Spring Barnickle
Key People in the Company
- Executive Director: Angela Wittenberg
- Assistant Director: Spring Barnickle
Headquarters
- Location: 651 S. Mt Juliet Rd #1166, Mount Juliet, TN 37122
Number of Employees
No information is available.
Revenue
No information is available.
What the Company is Known For
Hananiah House is known for providing transitional housing, job training, counseling, and daily support to empower previously incarcerated women to heal, grow, and build positive futures for themselves and their families. The organization is built on principles of unconditional love, respectful accountability, and practical solutions for the challenges of post-incarceration life.
Products / Services
Transitional Housing
Hananiah House offers transitional housing specifically designed for women who have served lengthy sentences in maximum security facilities. This housing serves as a stable, loving home environment crucial for their reintegration into society.
Key Features:
1. Recovery from Trauma & Abuse: Focused therapy and active recovery efforts to address trauma and abuse.
2. Adjustment to Modern Living: Specialized training to help residents thrive in the present-day world.
3. Community Integration: Intentional care so residents build community and learn to trust again.
4. Career Opportunities: In-depth guidance to help residents find fulfilling, sustainable work.
5. Illness Protection: Strategies to lower the risk of life-threatening illnesses, including COVID-19.
Programs
1. Job Training:
- Description: Comprehensive job training programs that equip residents with marketable skills.
2. Counseling:
- Description: Regular counseling sessions aimed at addressing emotional and psychological needs.
3. Daily Support:
- Description: Daily assistance and mentoring to help residents navigate life's challenges.
Recent Developments
March 8, 2023: Accidental Fire
On the evening of March 8, 2023, a tragic accidental fire destroyed the first Hananiah House residence, displacing the women and necessitating the establishment of new housing arrangements.
New Residences
Since the fire, Hananiah House has expanded to include two new homes in East Nashville and has rebuilt the original structure. The rebuild is now a "step-up house" for program graduates and residents from other transitional houses to begin building rental and credit history.
Emergency Fundraising
Hananiah House implemented emergency fundraising measures and set up an interim residence in a rented home, receiving community support from several organizations, including Providence Church, the Butler Snow Foundation, and the Office of the First Lady of Tennessee.
New Residences for Program Members
- Two new homes in East Nashville
- Rebuilt original Hananiah House structure
Partnerships
- Community Support: The organization received critical support from Providence Church, the Butler Snow Foundation, and the Office of the First Lady of Tennessee during the emergency period.
Conclusion
Hananiah House remains committed to its mission of offering unconditional love, respectful accountability, and practical answers to the many challenges associated with incarceration, despite the setbacks from the tragic fire. They continue to grow and find new ways to support their residents, showing resilience and a deep commitment to their cause.
