(MURFREESBORO) Doors of Hope, a Murfreesboro based non-profit that empoowers women to break the cycle of addiction, homelessness, and incarceration, has named Lois Barrett Luke as its new executive director.

Board Chair Dr. Elizabeth Wright announced in a letter, "Ms. Luke has a proven track record of organizational leadership, both in the non-profit and for-profit sectors. Additionally, she worked in a leadership position in a large government organization, so her experience both in leadership and in the various sectors within which Doors of Hope operates, partners, receives funding from and thus is accountable to, is plentiful. We are excited to have her on our team!"

Her first day on-the-job was Monday (3/11/2024) and  Assistant Director Kathy Ward is helping Luke with the transition, so you may see the two representing Doors of Hope at upcoming meetings, community events, and in our work with justice-involved women.

What does DOORS OF HOPE do?

Doors of Hope provides transitional housing and long-term supportive housing to women so that they can rebuild their lives. The local non-profit's case managers, therapists, and recovery specialists provide a safe, recovery-based environment in which their clients can embark on a journey toward health and wholeness.

The organization's goal is to offer hope as well as help to ex-offenders who choose to embrace positive values and refocus their lives according to those values, changing their futures from the inside out.