In the quote below Bell Hooks expresses so clearly something we witness daily through our supportive housing and recovery programs in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. She wrote:
“One of the most vital ways we sustain ourselves is by building communities of resistance, places where we know we are not alone.” – Bell Hooks
At Harvest House, we carry this truth in everything we do.
A community of resistance doesn’t always look revolutionary from the outside. Sometimes, it’s found in the simplest moments:
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- A mom in our family shelter welcoming someone new with compassion.
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- A client in recovery sharing wisdom after a tough day.
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- A graduate returning as a case manager, offering hope from experience.
For those facing housing instability, addiction, or the trauma of generational poverty, life often feels like a series of closed doors. But through our supportive housing programs and addiction recovery services, we offer more than just shelter, we offer belonging.
These quiet acts of dignity form the heart of our mission. They say: You matter. You belong. You are not alone.
This is what resistance looks like at Harvest House.
It’s resistance to the belief that poverty defines worth.
Resistance to the cycle of relapse or recidivism.
Resistance to the idea that healing is only for a privileged few.
Instead, we build community.
And healing, true, lasting healing, is something we do together.
When you support Harvest House through a donation, volunteer hours, or even a simple tour, you help sustain our programs and our people. You help make our recovery and housing solutions accessible for families and individuals working toward a new chapter.
Together, we’re creating a community of resistance—one grounded in hope, sustained by compassion, and proven through impact.
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