LUCILLE RAINES

RESIDENCE, INC.

(non profit organization)

Lucille Raines Residence is a facility owned and operated by Indiana Area United Methodist Women. Many of the men and women, who are residents, are actively engaged in rebuilding their lives from substance abuse and some are parolees. They all share in learning to function independently and as whole people in life. Many are finding Christ to be the source of successful recovery.

Addictions

Mental Illness

947 North Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis, IN  46204-1070

How are the costs of living at Lucille Raines Residence covered?

Rent received from those living at Lucille Raines Residence provides approximately half the cost of the program. United Methodist Women in Indiana provide monthly support. Additional funds are received through Conference Advance Specials (North Indiana, #31301; South Indiana #901) and donations. United Methodists can give to Lucille Raines Residence through their congregation or directly to the Residence, which is a 501 (c) 3 corporation; all contributions are tax deductible.

The basis of the self-help program is a daily inventory of defects in character and the sharing of these defects with another person. It is suggested that a part of each day be set aside for meditation and prayer -- the end result being that one learns to turn his/her life over to God day-by-day. The support that grows out of the sharing forms the community that is the backbone of the program and becomes the strength which enables recovery to occur.

Each year two districts within the structure of Indiana's North and South Conferences of United Methodist Women give generously to make Christmas brighter for the residents at Lucille Raines Residence. The money purchases two $25 gift certificates for each resident (there are 49 residents at full capacity).

Just prior to Christmas, the Lucille Raines Residence's board of directors places each certificate in a gift box and lovingly wraps and tags each one so each resident will have two gifts to open. In addition the board supplies goodie bags stuffed with fruits, nuts, candies and cookies. For many, this is the first real expression of love they have known at Christmas. The outpouring of love from women, whom they will never know, overwhelms the residents.

We accept clients through referrals from local counseling services.

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