As Naomi’s House has grown, our volunteer numbers have grown, and we are looking to add a new team member. The Manager of Volunteer Engagement (MVE) provides assistance to the Director of Operations in developing and coordinating volunteers and community partnerships.

One question we face while providing service at Naomi’s House is “Why is it so hard for a woman to heal after a life of sexual exploitation and trafficking?” When she has all the resources she needs to heal and grow, why would she ever deny them? Does she want a chance to live a new life? Not always[…]

I was all alone at The Gathering Place (our downtown Wheaton office) early one morning. While I was working, a client arrived early for her therapy appointment. After we chatted for just a few minutes, I was overcome with emotion and awe at what this woman was on a mission to accomplish[…]

Shift Supervisors work in our residential program Reside. They provide oversight and supervision of the participants of Naomi’s House. A Shift Supervisor works hand-in-hand with our participants to maintain their program schedules, including daily care and participant support.

The NH team met with the DuPage County Sheriff last week, and he came to get things done! As the Sheriff led the conversation around the table, his air of authority encouraged us and provided a focus to our discussion. He shared with us his heart[…]

Happy 2022! We’ve launched into this new year with optimism and excitement. Despite the pandemic still very much affecting the daily lives of the women of Naomi’s House, we’re marching on. Our theme for 2022 is inspired by that very notion – despite the hardships all around us, we feel the calling to continue to [...]