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Restoring Lives. Rebuilding Hope.

Every day, men and women leave prison, treatment centers, and the streets determined to start over. But without safe housing, employment, and support, the barriers can feel impossible to overcome.

Exodus Homes exists to change that.

Founded in 1998, Exodus Homes provides 73 beds of supportive housing in Hickory,
North Carolina for individuals recovering from incarceration, addiction, and homelessness. Our program is built on structure, accountability, and opportunity—giving people the tools they need to rebuild their lives and return to the community stronger.

Residents receive more than a place to stay. Through Exodus Works, our vocational
training and employment program, residents gain real work experience in landscaping, moving services, janitorial work, and food service while building the confidence and skills needed for long-term employment. We also provide life-skills training, recovery support, transportation to work and appointments, and a strong community of accountability.

The results are powerful. In 2024, Exodus Homes served 159 individuals, and according to our most recent recidivism study, 90% of residents avoided re-incarceration within two years, compared to a statewide rate of approximately 60%. By helping people stabilize, find employment, and reconnect with their families, we are strengthening both lives and our entire community.

At Exodus Homes, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity for a second chance—and the support to make it count.

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If you or someone you know is seeking supportive housing after incarceration, treatment, or homelessness, we encourage you to apply. Applications can be downloaded below or requested by contacting:

Darlene Sanders
Admissions Coordinator and Site Manager
828.324.4870
DarleneS@Exodus-Homes.com

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In 2024, provided safe housing and support for 155 individuals

Eighty percent of our residents remain sober and employed

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Supportive Housing

This program provides all residents with structured, closely supervised living in sequential levels. Residents receive support for employment, budgeting, social skills, and coping skills, along with access to spiritual growth opportunities and peer support.

Peer Support & Mentorship

Recovery is a journey, and no one should walk it alone. Our residents receive personalized peer support from trained professionals who have firsthand experience with recovery. These mentors provide guidance, encouragement, and accountability, helping residents navigate sobriety, personal growth, and reintegration into the community.

In-House Recovery Meetings

Residents participate in two mandatory weekly recovery meetings led by senior members of our program. These meetings foster a strong support network where residents share experiences, build connections, and stay committed to their recovery journey.

Vocational Training & Job Readiness

Through Exodus Works and our corporate partners, residents gain hands-on job training, employment skills, and real-world work experience. These opportunities
empower them to rebuild their confidence and prepare for long-term success in the workforce.

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We are not associated with Exodus Foundation out of Huntersville, NC. We are
Exodus Outreach Foundation, Inc. dba Exodus Homes and Exodus Works out of
Hickory, NC. 56-2109492.

Exodus helps break the cycle of addiction, incarceration, and homelessness by providing a community that includes housing, food, job training, jobs, and peer support.

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Why?

In the US, approximately 10 million people are released from prisons and jails a year.
Of those, 1 million do not have a place to go when they are released.
For every 1 person in NC that breaks the cycle of prison/addiction/homelessness, over $55,000 is saved.
Over 57,000 people are in jails/prisons in NC. (cost of over $3 billion a year).

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Stories of Redemption

Joseph

I was born here in Hickory. I was raised in an alcoholic family. All my life, I saw my father, mother, uncles, and friends drink and do drugs, so I thought that this was the way of life—until it led me to juvenile detention.

Daniel

My life is living proof that real change is possible. My journey—scarred by addiction, crime, and incarceration—has been transformed by faith, community, and the opportunity to serve others.

Rev. Reggie Longcrier

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