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The Beacon of Life is a 34-bed home in Sherman Hill of Des Moines, Iowa that provides community, healing, and growth for women who have faced trauma, abuse, substance use, incarceration, and homelessness. While at the Beacon, clients work through a trauma-informed, equity-centered, evidence-based program that addresses mental health, substance use, relationships, financial literacy, education, career development, and experiencing community.In 2020, almost 70% of women who came through our doors moved into permanent housing after their stay, compared to only 20% who find permanent housing after being released from prison. The average client increased her income by 503% during her stay. The Beacon of Life is truly making a difference in our community.Join our growing group of community supportersby signing up for our monthly e-newsletter! Your name Please enter your name. Your email Please enter a valid email. If you would like to receive our annual print newsletter, please enter your address here. Please enter a message. Subscribe! Thank you for joining our growing group of community supporters by signing up for our newsletter! I started using drugs in my mid-twenties, and before I went to prison, I was using heavily and not supporting my family like I should have been. Drugs had taken control of me; I had no support and my life had spiraled out of control. I was arrested and sent to prison. I didn’t want After several unhealthy relationships, drug usage and losing my children, I became lost and depressed. It was after leaving an unhealthy living situation and spending the night in the sculpture park when I knew I needed help. I was broken, lonely and trusted no one. I was admitted to Broadlawns Hospital and able to get My addiction stemmed from a college softball knee injury. Years after the injury, after two surgeries and having a screw put in to address the lingering damage, I became addicted to pain pills. I started illegally obtaining them which ultimately lead me to prison. I had heard a lot about the Beacon of Life, so My drug addiction began when I was 16 years old. It continued for more than 40 years during which I was incarcerated three times, attended substance abuse rehabilitation five times, was fired from two jobs and spent 14 years living in homelessness. Right before I found Beacon of Life I was living with a friend

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The Beacon of Life is a 34-bed home in Sherman Hill of Des Moines, Iowa that provides community, healing, and growth for women who have faced trauma, abuse, substance use, incarceration, and homelessness. While at the Beacon, clients work through a trauma-informed, equity-centered, evidence-base ...

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