THE LOHM
OUR MISSION
The Ladies of Hope Ministries (LOHM) mission is to help disenfranchised and marginalized women and girls transition back into society through resources and access to high-quality education, entrepreneurship, spiritual empowerment, advocacy, and housing.
86%
of women in prison are survivors of sexual assault
80%
of women in prison are mothers
77%
of women in prison are survivors of partner violence
>50%
of women in prison suffer from serious mental illness
About Ladies of Hope
Topeka K. Sam is the Founder and Executive Director of The Ladies of Hope Ministries, and the co-founder of HOPE HOUSE NYC. Since being released from federal prison in May 2015, she has worked and continues to work selflessly and relentlessly in her fight for the dignity, decriminalization, and decarceration of women and girls.
“Every Hope House is like a gemstone: a multifaceted, beautiful space with interesting characteristics that provides a safe haven for women and girls.”
#ReWritingHerStory
End Poverty & Incarceration of Women & Girls
Women in jails and prisons face an incredible and unprecedented challenge in our current global health crisis. As The LOHM works to address the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the people and communities we serve, many of you have asked how you can help. Your gift will help us advocate for added safety measures for those who are confined to correctional facilities and provide all women and girls we serve with access to housing, nutritious meals, and other basic needs.
Join the global philanthropic community to unleash the power of the people, raise funds for The LOHM's critical work, and bring awareness to the impacts of incarceration on women and girls.
Hope House NOLA
Hope House NOLA, established in April 2020, is designed to provide a safe space for women & girls to transform their lives and heal from trauma prior to, during and post-incarceration. The HOPE HOUSE model we’ve created was developed with human services professionals and women & girls who are currently or formerly incarcerated to address their core needs. We’ve partnered with Operation Restoration to provide case management and other direct services provided within the home. After a year and successful completion of the HOPE SCALE, our goal is to transition our House Guests into safe and permanent housing while retaining their connection to Hope House for support and ongoing personal development. Hope House NOLA includes live-in support in a homelike setting with light-filled bedrooms, a large gathering area, and a communal kitchen and a swimming pool.
Text HHNOLA to 41444 to learn more about the NOLA House.