

Upon graduation, our clients will be able to embody and have the futures they genuinely deserve."A Home for Her" provides a structured and supportive environment for women affected by domestic violence and returning from incarceration. The program includes a comprehensive approach to recovery, focusing on mental health, physical health, financial literacy, and workforce training. The program is designed to help residents regain stability, develop new skills, and achieve self-sufficiency within six months. The following outlines a phased structure with key milestones every 90 days, 120 days, and at 6 months for our clients.
If you would like to continue to support our mission:
Your donation will go to the purchase of our first, 'A Home for Her.'
Evaluation and Success Metrics:
- Mental Health: Reduced trauma symptoms and improved emotional resilience, measured by surveys and therapy progress.
- Physical Health: Regular health check-ups and improvements in fitness and self-care habits.
- Financial Stability: Achieving financial goals, such as budgeting, saving, and reducing debt.
- Workforce Participation: Securing stable employment and successful job retention for at least 6 months.
- Successful Transition: Residents living independently, with continued support from the program's alumni network.
Our Board of Directors
D'Markus Thomas-Brown - Chairperson
Good Dads
A business professional and decisive leader with management experience spanning a variety of industries. I’m uniquely skilled in client/vendor relationship development, negotiating, and collaboration. International business, management, business development, leadership, and marketing strategy are some of the subjects and areas I excel in the most.
Brittany Hildebrand - Secretary
Writers Block
Communications professional | Story Teller | Youth Advocate| Writer| Information Junkie
My lifelong goal is to speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves.Dr. Shannon Wilson, JD, MBA
With over 20 years of professional experience, I am deeply committed to fostering robust customer relationships and driving operational excellence. My core competencies include operations management and program evaluation. My mission is innovation and efficiency, and I am dedicated to enhancing organizational culture with my diverse education, experience, and strategic perspective.
Darin Preis
CMCA
Alphia Hightower - MSOL
Executive Coach and Consultant | Diversity, Inclusion, Equity (DEI) | Training | Trauma-Informed Leadership | HR Management | Public Speaking
Lesley Sapp, MBA
Global Entrepreneurship Specialist | International Programming Expert | Higher Education Professional | Executive MBA Grad | Global Explorer
Tess Allison
Forum Christian Church
Syreta Toson - Executive Director
At A Home for Her, our team's mission is to ensure a safe environment for women to rebuild and prosper. My role as Executive Director combines strategic leadership with a passion for social change, driving initiatives that extend support to women affected by domestic violence and post-incarceration challenges.
With an education in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Missouri, I apply my client-focused approach to community outreach, to continually raise awareness not only for our organization, but for the issues that call for organizations like ours.
Having lived experience as a formerly incarcerated woman, and survivor of domestic violence, I can help women from a different perspective than most.
Contact Us:
660-287-4472
500 East Walnut Suite #102
Columbia, MO 65201
syretatoson@ahomeforher.org
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