Reclaiming Every Dream Empowering Every Mother
A housing-first program helping justice-impacted mothers and their children move from reentry and housing instability to stability, income, and homeownership.
Closing the Gap Between Reentry and Housing
The R.E.D.E.E.M. Housing Initiative, a signature program of The R.E.O. Foundation, Inc., is designed to eliminate homelessness among justice-impacted mothers and their children.
We believe a criminal record should not be a life sentence to homelessness or instability. Through housing, support, and economic pathways, we help families rebuild, stabilize, and move toward ownership.
Who We Serve
Justice-Impacted Mothers
Returning home from incarceration
Families Facing Housing Instability
At risk of eviction or homelessness
Mothers with Barriers to Housing
Credit, background, or income challenges
Women Ready for a Second Chance
Seeking stability, independence, and ownership
How Redeem Works
A Clear Path from Crisis to Stability to Ownership
Step 1: Dual Entry Access
Pre-Release + Community Referrals
We meet women before release and in the community through trusted referral partners.
We meet women before release and in the community through trusted referral partners.
Step 2: Housing Placement
Through Developer & Landlord Partnerships
We secure safe housing through set-aside units and second-chance housing relationships.
Step 3: Stabilization Support
Up to 6 Months of Case Management
We provide hands-on support to ensure families remain stable and successful.
We provide hands-on support to ensure families remain stable and successful.
Step 4: Employment & Income
Workforce & Job Placement Partnerships
We connect mothers to employment opportunities that sustain long-term housing.
We connect mothers to employment opportunities that sustain long-term housing.
Step 5: Path to Homeownership
Credit Repair + Down Payment Assistance
We prepare families to transition from renting to ownership.
We prepare families to transition from renting to ownership.
Housing Partnerships
Partnering With Those Who Open Doors
We collaborate with developers, landlords, and property managers to expand access to safe, stable housing for justice-impacted families.
Through our R.E.D.E.E.M. Housing Partner Certification, we prepare and support partners to confidently house our participants—with ongoing case management provided by our team.
- Set-aside units in multifamily developments
- Second-chance leasing partnerships
- Risk reduction through ongoing support
- Reliable tenant placement pipeline
What Makes Redeem Different
Traditional Programs
- Temporary housing only
- Limited support
- Reactive
- No landlord support
R.E.D.E.E.M
- Full pathway to homeownership
- Hands-on case management
- Pre-release + community entry model
- Certified partner network
Building Stability.
Creating Legacy.
- Reducing homelessness among justice-impacted families
- Increasing access to safe and equitable housing
- Lowering recidivism through stability and employment
- Expanding second-chance housing opportunities
- Creating pathways to generational wealth through homeownership
Be Part of the Solution
Every Mother Deserves a Second Chance at Stability
Join us in helping families reclaim their dreams and build a future rooted in stability, dignity, and ownership.