PRISM, Inc., sponsor of Shelly's House, provides transitional drug-free housing and services for up to 16 women offenders supervised by Marion County.  Referrals come from Marion County Parole and Probation, Marion County Adult Corrections Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, or other local community alcohol/drug treatment programs.  A part-time manager staffs Shelly's House and provides oversight and direction to the residents of the program as they learn to live clean and sober in a healthy household environment.  Accountability and positive peer support is emphasized through all living activities.  The women in the house are required to attend drug/alcohol recovery program activities, seek employment, and work towards recovery and self sufficiency.  House residents are required to follow house rules and attend all mandatory meetings.  The average length of stay is approximately six months.

The population served is women relatively new in their recovery.  These clients are at risk of homelessness and/or relapse.  Without access to transitional housing and positive peer support, these women would most likely return to the same living situation and peers that brought them to the attention of the criminal justice system. The majority of the clients are mothers; many continue to have contact with their children and are working to reunite with those children.

Help us keep the lights on at Shelly's House.  

Please consider donating to The Cause; by the mile, by the institution or a fixed amount.  One dollar or one thousand, every little bit helps. Your donation will do enormous good by supporting Shelly's House residents in their recovery.  100% of your donation will be used to keep this vital community resource in operation.  Here are some examples of our monthly expenses:

Electricity $552.00

Water and Sewer $246.50

Insurance $212.00

Natural Gas $126.00

Garbage $70.50

House Maintenance $195.50

Donate by check, PayPal or credit card.  PRISM, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization and donations are deductible to the fullest extent of the law.