Sisters in Shelter

Sisters in Shelter has short-term emergency and long-term services available for anyone currently involved in Human Trafficking or is a survivor of this crime. Based on an individualized case plan, Sisters in Shelter provides comprehensive services to address trauma and other services including but not limited to housing, transportation, assistance with necessities, counseling, education, enrichment activities, skills development, obtaining/maintaining housing, support groups, etc. and other services for victims and survivors.

Parameters for residents and other requested info are below.

• Potential residents with a history of substance abuse must provide documented successful completion of a detox/rehabilitation program. There is to be no illicit drug usage, nor abuse of prescription medications while enrolled in our program.

• Mental health conditions will be considered on a case-by-case basis, though having a mental health diagnosis would not necessarily be considered a preclusion.

• We do accept pregnant women in the residential program. However, once the baby is delivered, they may only remain in the Safe House for 90 days postpartum.

• Cell phones are not permitted.

• We are a faith-based organization, but we accept people from all walks of life.

• Residents must be 18 or older but there is no upper age limit.

• We do not serve women with children with the exception of the aforementioned situation of a woman with an infant born while she was already a resident at the safe house. 

• Our services are specifically for Human Trafficking survivors.

• We assist in providing trauma-informed care.

• We provide individualized case management.

• The house is staffed 24/7.

Leadership Seneca County announced a raffle to support Sisters in Shelter. Each year, a project is chosen by the class to focus on over the 10-month course, and the 2024 class has chosen to support Sisters in Shelter. The class is working to inspire change and strengthen our community through this project.

Raffle tickets are on sale now for the annual fundraiser. There are 3 prizes available:

• Prize #1: ¼ 100% Certified Angus Beef with processing donated by Daniel Farms
• Prize # 2: a whole Hog and processing fee donated by Christina Schmitz
• Prize #3: an 8-hour reservation with the Renaissance Party Bus, donated by Dave Spridgeon.

The drawing will take place at the Sisters in Shelter Decade of Freedom Celebration on April 25, 2024, where the class will also hold a silent auction. Winners do not need to be present to win the raffle prizes, although guests are encouraged to attend to learn more about the work Sisters in Shelter does in the local community.

”We are so grateful to the Leadership Seneca County class and the community for supporting Sisters in Shelter,” says Director Jennifer Kin. “Proceeds from the raffle will support the shelter which provides a safe haven, medical, and emotional care for human trafficking survivors following the incredible trauma they have undergone.”

Tickets are available for purchase through current members of the Leadership Seneca County Class by contacting the Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce at 419-447-4141. Tickets can also be purchased at Downtown Tiffin Trivia Night on Thursday, February 8, Downtown Tiffin’s Third Thursday Event ‘Taste of Downtown Tiffin II’, Tiffin Art Guild, JAM’s Monthly Markets on March 14 through the 17.