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We would like to thank First Horizon Bank for their generous $7000 technology grant, as well as Walmart Store #7315 for their $1000 donation.

*** Click Here to Read an Urgent Letter of Appeal from MITCHELL GOLD ***

Exodus Homes is dedicated to restoring lives and rebuilding hope for individuals transitioning from incarceration, addiction treatment, and homelessness. Each year, many seek a fresh start but face significant barriers, such as lack of safe housing and job opportunities. At Exodus Homes, we believe in second chances.

Our mission extends beyond providing shelter; we offer comprehensive support through safe housing tailored to individual needs, vocational training to equip residents with job skills, and substance abuse recovery support. Additionally, we provide life skills training and community re-entry programs to foster self-sufficiency.

The impact of our work is profound, with over 80% of residents achieving sobriety, securing employment, and reuniting with their families. By breaking cycles of addiction and homelessness, we not only transform individual lives but also contribute to safer and stronger communities. Exodus Homes is committed to empowering individuals to reclaim their lives and create lasting change.

URGENT NEEDS *********************************

Friends of Exodus,

“The Shoe,” our resident apartment complex built in 1959, is in crisis.

This aging structure is home to 34 men rebuilding their lives after addiction, incarceration, and homelessness. It also houses our administrative office and a community room, serving as a foundation of hope for those choosing a new path.

But the building’s original galvanized plumbing is failing. Just last week, a major leak in Apartment 6 caused significant damage. The plumbing throughout the entire complex is corroded and must be replaced urgently to prevent further damage and health hazards along with other needed repairs.

To complete this critical project, we must:

Remove all cabinets and flooring
Open stucco walls to access and replace all piping
Install new pipes, flooring, and baseboards
Repair and repaint walls and ceilings

This is a major, necessary renovation. Without these repairs, we risk losing 34 beds of supportive housing. If we cannot act, more individuals will be turned away, relapse and recidivism will increase, and there will be greater strain on shelters and emergency services.

We cannot let that happen.

Because of a contractor’s generosity in providing a discount and materials at cost, we have reduced the estimated cost to $200,000. While still significant, this is an achievable goal if we come together.

Beyond financial donations, we also need appliances and materials…

toilets
single-sink bathroom cabinets
8 on-demand water heaters
2 industrial-sized freezers
4 washers and 4 dryers
13 refrigerators and 13 ranges
Kitchen cabinets

At Exodus Homes, every bed represents a life in transition, a second chance, and hope for a better future. “The Shoe” has served this mission for over twenty years. Now it needs us, and we need you.

Please help us keep these doors open:

👉 Click here to make a tax-deductible gift

or mail donations to:

Exodus Homes
PO Box 3311
Hickory, NC 28603

Every gift helps us preserve these essential housing units for people who have nowhere else to turn.
Please also consider sharing this need with friends, family, and your networks.

To see why this matters, watch Chris’s story here.

Thank you for helping us keep hope alive.

Carol Vandergrift
COO/CFO, Exodus Homes

Transformed People Transforming Other People

In 2024, provided safe housing and support for 155 individuals

Eighty percent of our residents remain sober and employed

Learn More About Exodus Homes Programs

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.

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

Learn More About the Challenges of Prisoner Re-Entry Into Society

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.

Reginald

I came to Exodus on May 10, 2024. I was dealing with a lot of past situations and using cocaine. Cocaine was my way of just getting by, day by day. The loss of my grandmother and my daughter, back to back, caused me to have a mental breakdown. Read More...

Rev. Reggie Longcrier

Reverend Longcrier's personal story is well worth the read. He has experienced so much in his lifetime and that has enabled him to positively impact others.

Click here to read his inspirational story as well as view his bio. Read More...