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Helping to level the playing field for individuals
carrying the additional burden of an incarceration history
Welcome
An Introduction to The House of Redemption
The House of Redemption (THOR) believes individuals transitioning out of incarceration or detainment need an external redemption. An opportunity to have a new beginning and a fresh start.
THOR, a 501(c)(3) non-profit located in Columbus, OH, puts this belief into practice by providing stable, fully furnished homes for a period of three years to individuals carrying the additional burden of an incarceration history.
A home, rather than housing, is the core of THOR’s transitional reentry program. Our homes provide a solid foundation where residents can build a new life, pursue meaningful employment, discover their inner strength and prepare for long-term independence. THOR is simultaneously addressing the national housing-cost burden head-on by limiting this cost to 20 percent of a resident’s annual income, in contrast to the rising national average of 50 to 70 percent. The easing of this burden creates room and space for residents to breathe, save and tackle other financial obligations.
We invite you to join hands with The House of Redemption as we work to provide homes to help transform hearts, minds and lives, and fulfill the ideal of sharing and everyone having enough.
Our Mission
THOR’s calling is to provide stable, affordable and fully furnished homes as the means by which to help level the playing field for individuals laboring under the extra weight of an incarceration history.
Our Vision
To bring together an allied group of like-minded people and organizations committed to sharing resources so that everyone has enough.
Program Overview
Through practical education and meaningful relationships, THOR’s residents gain the skills, confidence and accountability necessary to thrive as independent, contributing members of the community. Program highlights include:
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A three-year residency program designed to provide stability, structure and long-term support
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Mentoring relationships that encourage personal growth and accountability
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Life skills instruction to help residents build confidence and independence
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Home maintenance skills that prepare residents to care for their living space and future homes
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Additional resident support as needed through community partnerships:
Stories of Transformation
Ashly has been a resident of The House of Redemption (THOR) since August 2024 and has, in her own words, experienced meaningful personal growth, renewed hope and a transformed outlook on her future.
Her testimony speaks to the life-changing impact of THOR’s reentry model—using stable homes as the means by which to help level the playing field.
Listen to Ashly’s story!