Facts At A Glance

The Walter Hoving Home is a 24-hour residential spiritually-based rehabilitation center. The Home is a nonprofit organization serving women ages 18 and over who have a desire to work through and overcome life-controlling problems, which include involvement in the sex industry and prostitution, The 12-month program is geared to rebuilding broken lives in an atmosphere of warmth, trust, support, and love. 

SERVICES

The Walter Hoving Home meets the basic needs of these women through: 

• Room and board for the full 12 months of the program;
• Daily classroom study and instruction in an on-campus Learning Center;
• Individual counseling;
• Group counseling with other women who have encountered the same difficulties;
• A structured daily work program; and
• Extra-curricular activities.

These services are offered the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap. 

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

During the Home's 36-year history, a program has been developed which completely transforms the lives of the women who come directly from prison or the street. The primary vehicle for rehabilitation is the Learning Center curriculum. Courses taught in the twelve-level curriculum required for graduation are designed to allow each student to acquire a knowledge of life-changing principles and include such topics as The Winning Attitude, The Curing Power of Love, Healing for Damaged Emotions, Handling Conflicts, How to Win Over Depression, Freedom to Grow, Principles for Decision Making, Drug Education and Goal Setting.

After completing the one-year curriculum, the student spends four months working at an outside job while still living in the Home.

This educational foundation and spiritual renewal, working in conjunction with the communal living and increased responsibilities and privileges, prepares each woman for reintegration into society. 

FACILITIES

The Walter Hoving Home is located 45 miles north of New York City on a lovely, 22-acre estate. The second home is located in the historic Mira Monte Hotel at 127 South El Molino Avenue in Pasadena, California. Both homes have the capacity to provide care for up to 60 women. 

REFERRALS

The Walter Hoving Home is recognized as an effective residential-care rehabilitation facility and receives referrals from many sources including courts, judges, parole officers, probation departments, police, clergy and churches.

LEADERSHIP

John and Elsie Benton, serve as president and founding directors. The Home is governed by a Board of Directors. 

FUNDING

The Home is funded through private donations from individuals, churches, corporations and foundations. All gifts are tax-deductible. To help offset a small percentage of the cost for her stay, each student is responsible tfor an entrance fee of $500 and $500 sponsorship each month. 


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