House of David Outreach Ministries

Who We Are: In 2012, I had a vivid dream where I walked into a house, into the kitchen, and saw children of various ages crowded around a kitchen island, trying to shield each other. I was puzzled at the sight of so many kids looking afraid and soon realized why they were afraid. I looked up and there was a full-blown storm happening, and it was pouring down rain in the kitchen. The kids had nothing shielding or protecting them from the storm. There was no roof in the kitchen; just a dark cloud and stormy weather and all that storms bring, raining down on the kids. All I could think to myself was “Oh my goodness, these kids need a covering. They need to be protected from the storm.” When I woke up, I knew the Lord had given me a clear assignment - be the protection and covering the kids need. Out of that, House of David was created.

What We Do: House of David works collaboratively to offer supportive services to vulnerable, and at-risk youth (to age 24).

 

Project H.O.W. (House of Warriors)

Empowering Justice-Involved and At-Risk Youth with Healing, Opportunity, and Leadership

Project HOW—short for House of Warriors—is a transformative youth initiative; a collaboration between House of David and Judicial Process Commission (JPC), designed to serve justice-involved, at-risk, and vulnerable young people through a trauma-informed, community-rooted approach. We meet youth where they are—with dignity, compassion, and accountability—and walk alongside them as they navigate challenges, build leadership skills, and reclaim their future.

Launched in 2024 in partnership with the Judicial Process Commission. Project H.O.W. blends mentorship, mobile case management, life skills training, and emergency stabilization support for young adults ages 14 - 24 impacted by the justice system. Our work is guided by the belief that every young person is a warrior in the making—with the right support, they can rise above systems of harm and lead with purpose.

Both programs offer:

  • Mobile Case Management: This is for youth AND their families. We believe that offering supportive services to a youth won’t help stabilize them if the family is in crisis or unstable. Our approach offers connections to resources for the everyone to give the youth a better chance at success. It is mobile, meaning that we will bring services to the youth and families when they can’t come to us.

  • Whole Life Readiness Support: Includes employment readiness planning and training, mentorship, and school engagement coaching and encouragement. Youth would also be able to participate in our “Experience-ships” which provide activities tied to life skills, focusing on mind, body, spiritual wellness, and experiencing life outside of their normal environment.

Email candyce.cathey@projecturge.org to get started!