Never Too Late Project

03/19/2026

So extremely proud of my aunt ❤️🙏🏼!
She is inspirational & I can not wait to see what her future brings

After spending 7 years incarcerated, Ruthie knew reentering society wouldn’t be easy. But when she became a resident at Sunstone Life and connected with Life Learning Center, everything began to change.

Through the support and guidance, Ruthie started building the steady foundation she needed to get back on her feet and move forward as a productive member of society. Along the way, she rediscovered who she was and began identifying the barriers that once held her back, knocking them down one by one. From securing employment to removing tattoos tied to her past, getting professional clothing, and even obtaining car insurance, each step brought her closer to the life she wanted.

Now, she works with people who remind her of herself not long ago. Using her lived experience, she offers something powerful: understanding, encouragement and hope.

Her message to others returning home after incarceration is simple but powerful: Life Learning Center is a place where you can rebuild, find stability and rediscover your self-worth. “I gained self-esteem and self-respect. This program helped me create the foundation I needed for a new life,” Ruthie says.

03/10/2026

Full time & Part time jobs !

We’re Hiring!

Are you looking for a meaningful position that makes a difference in the lives of those in our community?

We have several open roles, including:

💡PT Energy Intake Specialist (Lebanon)
In this role, you’ll support programs like HEAP and CSBG by assisting clients with applications, helping with community outreach and events, and supporting program coordination and compliance. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys working with people, engaging with the community, and making a difference.

🚐PT Senior Transportation Specialist (741 Center)
The Senior Transportation Driver safely operates a company-provided minivan to transport older adults in Warren County to medical appointments and other essential destinations. This part-time position (under 30 hours per week) is based at our Lebanon Senior Center and requires availability four weekdays with a variable daily schedule.

❤FT Trauma-Informed Preschool Teacher (Carlisle)
Help create a safe, supportive classroom environment for children who have experienced trauma. In this full-time role, you will support early learning while fostering social-emotional development, resilience, and strong partnerships with families.

🍎FT Preschool Teacher (South Lebanon)
We are seeking a dedicated Preschool Teacher to create an engaging classroom environment within our Head Start program. In this role, you will support early learning while fostering children’s social-emotional development and building strong partnerships with families.

For more information and to apply, visit https://www.wccsi.org/careers/

Please share or tag someone who might be interested!

03/09/2026

Human Trafficking Awareness & Education Opportunity

Human trafficking is a serious issue that impacts communities everywhere, including Ohio.

Gracehaven is hosting several upcoming free virtual webinars focused on youth trafficking prevention and education & ill be attending as well :

📅 March 11 | 12:00–1:00 PM
Youth & Human Trafficking 101

📅 March 18 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Youth Trafficking & Schools: Building a Coordinated Response

These trainings are designed for community members, educators, parents, and professionals who want to better understand how trafficking happens and how to respond.
Education is one of the strongest tools we have to protect our communities.

Website link - https://gracehavenohio.org/january-prevention-month/

Signup link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpmIFq5yHh7Vs_m0GiSLgnu2qG9lJIscCEaqnBXbeQa5gmdw/viewform

Social Media & the Developing Brain:Wednesday, March 4, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Youth & Human Trafficking 101:Wednesday, March 11, 12 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.Youth Trafficking & Schools -- Building a Coordinated ResponseWednesday, March 18, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Email us to learn more: info@gracehavenohio.org

03/03/2026

Building a resume can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re starting over, changing careers, or reentering the workforce. The good news is it doesn’t have to be complicated.

Start with the basics:
• Your name and contact information
• A short summary of your strengths
• A list of skills you have
• Your work or volunteer experience
• Education or certifications

Remember things like volunteering, caregiving, community involvement, and training all count as experience.

A resume doesn’t have to be perfect. It just needs to show who you are and what you can bring to the table.

💛 If you need help building or updating your resume, feel free to reach out to me. I’m happy to sit down with you and help build it together. I can also peer review anything you would like!

02/06/2026

The Pygmalion Effect:
Fun fact It comes from a Greek myth where Pygmalion believed so strongly in his creation that it eventually came to life basically an ancient metaphor for belief shaping reality.

This week I’ve been driving deeper into different theories that I think if you have children you should give this a thought.

Children often become who we believe they are.

When parents consistently expect the worst from a child, the child starts to live down to those expectations. When parents expect growth, effort, and goodness, children are more likely to rise to it. This is extremely important for those who are trying to end negative generational cycles 💓

02/03/2026

Warren County resources: Substance abuse disorders & addiction

Adult Outpatient Services

- Access Counseling services : (513) 649-8008
- Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) : (513) 354-5200
- Talbert House : (513) 221-4357

Youth Outpatient Services

- Access Counseling services : (513) 649-8008
- Butler Behavioral Health : (513) 896-7887
- Talbert House : (513) 221-4357
- Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) : (513) 354-5200

01/28/2026

🌟Community Resource Spotlight🌟: Family Promise of Warren County

Family promise helps families experiencing homelessness by providing:

Emergency shelter
Case management
Housing stabilization
Support for parents & children

There goal isn’t just temporary help, it’s keeping families together and helping them regain stability.
Resources like this MATTER & knowing about them change lives💓
If you have any one needing volunteer hours or would like to volunteer themselves, you can do that at family promise!!

This is their page - https://www.facebook.com/share/1FMiE3PWaT/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Website - https://www.familypromisewarren.org

Phone - +1 (513) 934-5250

01/22/2026

Criminology:💭🙇
Did you know one of the biggest studies say that boys in general are more likely to engage in antisocial activities than girls?
Another example would that girls experience more incidents of sexual abuse & greater levels of emotional distress than boys.
I think about this often and question why, if we could understand a reasoning for this we could possibly change outcomes with this for our children.
Let me know your opinions!!!!

01/15/2026

Hello everyone!
Expungments VS sealing
This is slides I made to explain the difference and to help give a better understanding.

01/15/2026

If you have any questions please feel free to reach me! I made this slide show to help.

12/15/2025

Drug dependence isn’t always what people think it is.

There are two very different forces that can keep someone stuck

🔹 Physical dependence
This is about the body. Someone continues using a substance to avoid painful or dangerous withdrawal symptoms.

🔹 Psychological dependence
This is about the mind. The person keeps using because they crave the relief, comfort, or pleasure the substance brings even when the consequences are heavy.

Here’s the part people are missing:
👉 You can struggle with psychological dependence even without physical withdrawal.
👉 And breaking free isn’t just about “willpower” it’s about healing what the substance was covering up.

Understanding this matters.
Compassion matters.
Education matters.

Because addiction isn’t a moral failure it’s a human struggle.