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Doors of Hope urges Rutherford County opioid board to help save program after grants run out
Summary
Doors of Hope told the Rutherford County Opioid Abatement Board that its reentry and recovery program has lost critical grants, is discontinuing several services and is seeking discretionary county support; the nonprofit cited a 3% recidivism rate among graduates and asked board members to visit the program and consider funding.
Lori Barrett Luke, speaking during the public‑comment period at the Rutherford County Opioid Abatement Board’s September meeting, said Doors of Hope provides a year‑long reentry and recovery program for women and that the organization’s grants have “dried up.” She asked the board to consider using discretionary funds or advocacy to help sustain the program.
“We will graduate 14 women from our program, the largest class ever,” Barrett…
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