"Every person who walks through our doors deserves dignity, stability, and a genuine second chance. We are not just providing housing — we are walking alongside you on the path to a better life."
🔑 Your Own Private Room — Always
At Grace Trace Ministries every resident receives their own private room. No dormitories. No shared beds. No shared sleeping spaces of any kind. Your room is yours — a private, dignified space where you can rest, recover, and rebuild in peace. Total privacy is not a privilege here. It is a standard.
Who We Welcome
Housing Solutions for Your Journey
🔓Returning Citizens & Inmates
If you are returning from state or federal incarceration — whether on parole, probation, or recently released — Grace Trace Ministries offers structured transitional housing with the support you need to rebuild your life and never go back.
🎖️Veterans
If you served this country and are now experiencing homelessness or housing instability — you deserve better. Grace Trace Ministries provides immediate placement, VA coordination, benefits navigation, and a clear path to permanent housing.
♿Individuals with Disabilities
Grace Trace Ministries provides residential care and supported living for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities — including specialized DBMD care for deaf-blind individuals.
🌱Young Adults & Transitioning Youth
If you are aging out of foster care or transitioning to independent living — we provide life skills training, housing support, financial literacy, employment coaching, and a safe place to build your future.
Your Journey at Grace Trace Ministries — 4 Phases
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Orientation
Days 1 to 30
Get settled. Learn the program. Begin job search. Meet your case manager. Build your foundation.
02
Stabilization
Days 31 to 90
Secure employment. Establish savings. Build routine. Demonstrate compliance. Earn privileges.
03
Development
Days 91 to 150
Build your housing plan. Increase savings. Search for permanent housing. Grow your independence.
04
Transition
Days 151 to 180
Secure permanent housing. Complete the program. Exit with a plan, savings, and support in place.
What You Can Expect From Us
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Your own private room — total privacy — always
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Clean, safe, and well-maintained facility
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Respectful, professional staff who treat you with dignity
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Weekly case manager check-ins and individual support
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Employment assistance and job search support
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Life skills and financial literacy programming
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Transportation coordination for appointments
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A permanent housing plan before you leave
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A community of people working toward the same goal
What We Expect From You
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Follow all house rules — every day
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Maintain curfew — sign in and sign out every time
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Submit to drug testing — random and at any time
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Actively seek and maintain employment
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Attend weekly house meetings — mandatory
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Keep all parole, probation, court, and VA appointments
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Save a portion of every paycheck toward housing
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Treat all staff and residents with respect
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Participate in programming and life skills activities
How to Apply or Refer a Loved One
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Reach Out
Contact us by email at info@gracetraceministries.org or visit gracetraceministries.org. Tell us about yourself or your loved one and which program fits best.
02
Phone Screening
We conduct a brief phone screening to confirm eligibility, available space, and answer any questions. We will tell you exactly what to bring to move-in.
03
Move-In Day
Arrive with your documents. Complete intake. Sign your agreements. Get drug tested. Move into your own private room. Your new beginning starts today.
📋 Documents to Bring at Move-In
→Government issued photo ID
→Social Security card or documentation
→Parole or probation paperwork
→DD-214 (veterans only)
→Referring agency documentation
→Emergency contact information
