Grace House of Brunswick

What Grace House of Brunswick does

Grace House of Brunswick, Inc. operates an 11-bed women's sober living home in downtown Brunswick, Georgia, delivering a one-year residential recovery program that integrates the 12-step methodology with Christ-centered ministry for women recovering from addiction to drugs and alcohol. Founded in 2009 by Linda Lowe, the program requires medical detox clearance before entry, charges an $800 one-time entry fee to reserve a bed, and then $180/week rent beginning in the second month — a structure that obliges residents to secure employment within 30 days to self-fund their stay. Services include weekly Bible study, twice-weekly one-on-one counseling from a Hazelden-trained certified chemical dependency counselor (Jo Anne Hanft, volunteer since 2013), personal spiritual mentorship through The Paper Dolls community network of approximately 20 Christian women, and a five-phase graduated privileges system (phone and vehicle access milestones at 30, 90, and 150 days). The organization claims a 100% job placement rate within 30 days and 100% sobriety maintenance during program participation.

Grace House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity incorporated in Georgia with 1-10 employees, led by Executive Director Kayla Peterman and Resident Director Paige White (a program graduate). Its go-to-market is sales-led and entirely direct: prospective residents call a single phone line ((912) 230-5754), complete a phone assessment with the Program & Outreach Director, and are admitted based on suitability. Marketing is driven by word-of-mouth referrals from treatment centers, detox facilities, hospitals, churches, probation/parole offices, and families, supported by a website, newsletter signup, PayPal donation integration, Amazon Wish List, and an archive of resident testimonials spanning 2012-2024. Revenue is a hybrid of resident program fees and donations, with diversification into individual gifts, stock donations via Synovus Securities Inc., and a Designated Fund at Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation; in-kind contributions of clothing, household items, and furniture supplement operating support. Distribution is exclusively in-person at the 1107 Gloucester Street facility, with no digital product, and the operating geography is limited to the Southeast USA.

Name

Grace House of Brunswick

Legal name

Grace House of Brunswick, Inc.

Website

https://gracehousebrunswick.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Grace House of Brunswick is a 501(c)(3) non-profit operating an 11-bed women's faith-based sober living home in Brunswick, Georgia, delivering a one-year 12-step and Christ-centered recovery program funded by resident fees and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Addiction Recovery Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Women's sober living
• Addiction recovery services
• 12-step recovery program
• Faith-based residential treatment
• Christian recovery ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Brunswick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Resident Rent Payments: Residents pay $180/week in rent starting from their second month, covering room & board, food, transportation, AA & Bible study literature, in-house counseling, toiletries, towels, linens, and program expenses. Residents must secure employment within their first 30 days to self-fund their stay.
2. Individual Donations: Financial gifts from individual donors supporting general operating budget, special projects, and resident needs. Accepts checks, PayPal, and stock donations. All contributions go to supporting the mission of helping women find freedom from addiction.
3. Clothing and In-Kind Donations: Accepts clothing donations in all sizes for residents who arrive with little. Also accepts household items and furniture for graduates transitioning to independent living.
4. Amazon Wish List: Direct giving program where supporters purchase household essentials and personal care items from an Amazon registry that go directly to current residents.
5. Stock Donations: Accepts stock donations through Synovus Securities Inc. (division of Synovus Bank) for donors seeking meaningful charitable giving vehicles.
6. Donor-Advised Fund: Established a Designated Fund at Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation, an interest-bearing professionally managed account supporting long-term mission stability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Grace House of Brunswick operates an 11-bed women's sober living home in downtown Brunswick, GA, delivering a one-year faith-based residential recovery program. Residents pay an $800 entry fee and $180/week rent (from month 2 onward, funded through employment obtained within 30 days) in exchange for room and board, 12-step recovery programming, weekly Bible study, free one-on-one addiction counseling, spiritual mentorship, transportation, job placement assistance, and life-skills training designed to support sobriety and self-sufficiency.

Product overview

Grace House of Brunswick operates as a single-location faith-based sober living facility for women. The core offering is a one-year residential recovery program combining 12-step methodology with Christian ministry. Services include structured sober living accommodations (11 beds in shared rooms), daily recovery meetings, weekly counseling, Bible study, spiritual mentorship through The Paper Dolls Christian mentors, and self-sufficiency training including employment assistance. Residents progress through phased privileges (phone access, vehicle retrieval) based on program milestones. The program concludes with graduation and support for transition into independent living.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Women's Sober Living Home (Grace House of Brunswick) An 11-bed faith-based residential sober living facility for women in Brunswick, GA providing a safe, structured environment for recovery from drug and alcohol addiction through the 12-step program and Christian principles.
• One-Year Recovery Program A structured 12-month residential program incorporating 12-step recovery, Christ-centered relationships, self-sufficiency training, accountability, volunteer work, and house rules designed to help women achieve lasting sobriety.
• Bed Reservation / Entry Process Formal admission process including phone assessment with the Program & Outreach Director, medical detox clearance requirement, and $800 entry fee to reserve a bed, followed by $180/week rent funded through employment obtained within the first 30 days.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of residents secure employment within first 30 days
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Paper DollscoreOthers · 1 January 2010A group of approximately 20 local Christian women from St. Simons who have been coming since 2010. They conduct weekly Bible study sessions with residents, donate paper products monthly, provide one-on-one mentoring, and develop personal Christian friendships with each resident. The relationship is described as mutually beneficial, with The Paper Dolls noting they receive spiritual growth from serving the women at Grace House.
• Communities of Coastal Georgia FoundationminorOthersGrace House has established a Designated Fund at the Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation. This interest-bearing, professionally managed account allows supporters to invest in the long-term stability of Grace House's mission through charitable giving.
• Synovus Securities Inc.minorOthersStock donation partner accepting securities transfers on behalf of Grace House of Brunswick. Donors can transfer shares through this Synovus Bank division to make meaningful charitable contributions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Atlanta Recovery Place: Georgia-based outpatient and sober living program. Comparable as a regional peer in the Georgia addiction treatment market, though Atlanta Recovery Place is for-profit and outpatient-focused rather than residential.
• Bradford Health Services: Southeast-based for-profit addiction treatment operator offering residential and outpatient care. Comparable as a regional competitor for Georgia/Southeast patient referrals, though operates at higher acuity and price point.

Direct peers

• Bridges of Hope: Men's and women's faith-based recovery residences referenced directly in Grace House resident testimonials as a step-down partner. Direct comparable as a faith-integrated recovery residence serving the addiction population.
• Crossroads for Women: New Mexico-based nonprofit operating women's recovery residences and outpatient services. Direct comparable as a women-only recovery residence provider with similar mission and program structure.
• Oxford House: National nonprofit operating a network of sober living homes using a democratically self-run model. Highly comparable as a nonprofit sober living operator, though Oxford House serves both men and women and uses a non-faith-based peer governance approach.
• Faith Farm Ministries: Florida-based nonprofit faith-based residential addiction recovery program for men and women with multiple locations. Highly comparable in faith-integrated, work-based long-term recovery residential model.
• St. Jude Retreat House: Nonprofit sober living residence with a non-12-step, faith-tinged residential program. Adjacent comparable as an alternative-model recovery residence for individuals rejecting mainstream 12-step.
• The Magdalen House: Dallas-based nonprofit offering a structured, peer-driven sober living and recovery program for women, including residential capacity. Comparable as a women-only recovery residence with strong residential programming, though faith-light rather than faith-anchored.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Large national addiction treatment organization that operates both inpatient rehab and sober living/extended care programs. Comparable as a higher-acuity step in the recovery continuum that Grace House residents transition from or alongside, though Hazelden is far larger and licensed.
• The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers: National nonprofit operating long-term faith-based residential recovery programs for men and women. Comparable as a large faith-based residential recovery provider, though faith tradition differs (Protestant evangelical vs. Grace House's nondenominational Christian).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gracehousebrunswick
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grace-house-of-brunswick-inc.

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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