Restoring Hope.
Rebuilding Lives
our mission
Women of Hope is a faith-based organization dedicated to uplifting women through transitional housing and comprehensive recovery programs, specifically serving women in re-entry, recovery, and homeless women veterans.
Our Founder
Women of Hope’s Founder, Sheila Locatelli, realized her passion to minister to underserved women several years ago while serving in her church, New Community Bible Fellowship. Sheila had a desire to serve women who had challenges transitioning back into society after “life situations” left them feeling hopeless.
Women transitioning from incarceration, homeless veterans, and women who have experienced various forms of trauma has been for her focus. These experiences often result in homelessness, substance use, low self-esteem, unemployment, and lack of emotional stability.
Sheila knows that hope is a “commodity” in many lives of the homeless, but she believes that having faith in the possibility of change is both necessary and achievable.
OUR TEAM
Theresa Medsker, Board President
Tangela Woods, Board Secretary
Judy Nupp, Board Treasurer
OUR ADVISORY BOARD
Dr. Denise McCray – City of Cleveland Director of Department of Public Works and Professor of Cleveland State University – Retired
Dr. Marilyn Sanders Mobley – Vice President of Office for Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity Case Western University – Retired
Vatreisha Nyemba – Director of Leadership and Community Development, Building Hope in the City
Become a Friend of Women of Hope
A Friend of Women of Hope is a dedicated individual or organization committed to advancing our mission. Friends of Women of Hope contribute in various meaningful ways including: praying, serving and giving.
Your support as a Friend of Women of Hope makes a significant impact, helping us to empower and uplift women in our community.
HERE'S HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT WOMEN OF HOPE
Give Financially (Either one time or monthly)
Serve at one of our locations
Donate Personal Items:
- Towels and Face Cloths
- Twin Sheets
- Shampoo
- Body Wash
- Deodorant
- Socks
- Razors
Donate House Items:
- Rake
- Silverware
- Dish Soap
- Paper Towels
- Toilet Paper
- Garbage Bags
- Reusable Water Bottles
- Overall Cleaning Supplies