I'm going to start by saying, if this is the place you're looking for to heal from your traumas, it is not it! This is going to be a lengthy truth of this program in hopes to get things fixed so the next women that DO come here won't endure what I did over the last year. I will start by saying this program has compassion for the women but the director and her husband don't . You will be constantly reminded of your past. Anything you share with the director, Rahamah in private, will be thrown in your face when she gets mad at you. She will share with other residents your personal information. I know this bc I've had two residents come and tell me things she said about me that were only told to her in confidentiality! When I asked her about what was said, she would call the resident that shared with me the info in the office and screem at them for telling me.... She will NEVER take ownership for her faults. Over this year I got 0 healing. I actually was kicked out with more traumas and triggers bc I got up from the table and went to my room bc I didn't want to yell back and forth with the director and her husband. I was kicked out 3 weeks before my exit time with a 10 month old overnight. Over this year, I was constantly told how bad of an attitude I had and that I need trauma counseling but never got help with it. (I found my own trauma counselor 3 weeks ago) After I had my baby the Director, Ruhamah would tell me that I looked like the cows her father used to butcher back in the day(bc he was a butcher) she would tell residents and staff how little I was when I got there and how big I am now. She is the type to be nice to you until you make her mad then she makes a new favorite and picks at you until you blow.. Then that's her reason to kick you out... She constantly said bad things about my mother and would tell me she doesn't know why I talk to her. Here are a couple more traumas that I have gained from being there.... Every time I went to the grocery store with my food stamps she would have a list of things I needed to buy for the house; oil, sugar, butter, tea, and just two weeks ago I had to by stew meat and kidney beans, BC she doesn't provide any food for the house besides Trader Joe's which is a donation. She also DOES NOT take us to the store. We have to hope and pray that we get a ride from a volunteer that comes. If we are working and miss that window of opportunity, like me, I have to pay an uber. Even though there are two vehicles that are for the program... After I had my son she told me, since I'm not pregnant, I had to buy my own toilet paper bc her toilet paper was for pregnant women even though that is something she always provided. She walks around talking about how they get these big donations from The Texans and the radio station but complains about the lights, laundry detergent and toilet paper. You have to sleep sweating bc she says the light bill is too high. So I found a way to turn it down, bc my SON was sweating in the night and they put different lock box over them. One month ago, the washer was broken and all residents needed to wash so she told me to pay for the two girls and she would pay me back. When we got back, she came up to me and asked how much ONE of the girls laundry was bc she wasn't paying for the other girl, bc she didn't like her. So she cheated me out of my own hard working money and gave me 4$. I spent 28$. When my son was 6 month old she would harass me that he should be walking and one night in the living room she made him stand up and of course he fell back, hit his head, and started crying! When I jumped up to get him, she pulled my arm and said, "no! Sit down, he is fine!" So, that made me take my son to the doctor the next day and I brought Ruhamah a note from my doctor saying that he wasn't ready to be walking yet. I had to do things like this just so she would leave me and my son alone about. (I still have the note) That night, I picked him up and went to my room... I stayed in my room often bc I needed to avoid her in order to not have any drama or arguments. Her husband has walked in on me fully nude about to get in the shower, bc he didn't know I was in there. I'm not sure why a man isn't knocking on EVERY door of a house that is full of pregnant women. They later installed a doorbell that they would use at their discretion. Her husband also left me for Sunday church bc he was mad bc he THOUGHT I had ignored him when he said time to go... In all honesty, I did not hear him bc I had my phone playing music. When I brought it up one Sunday to Ruhamah saying I'm going to get ready bc I don't want to be left, she got mad and went in her room and told her husband. He then pulls me to the office and tells me that he isn't going to apologize and he is tired of being reminded of it. I told him that I didn't ignore him that day I really didn't hear him and he told me, " Well, I hope your making plans for December bc that's when you need to leave." read more

This program is by far the worst program I've ever seen. They are supposed to provide resources for these women to recover, be independent ect. The woman Mrs. R who runs the program and " works for the Lord" is the most condensending, mean,and evil woman I've ever seen. She belittles and puts down these women as if they're nothing calling them names etc.she and her husband are con artists and pocket all donations with the exception of the bare minimum for the house. It is roach infested not to mention she does no grocery shopping just uses the donations from Trader Joe's. There are 2 vehicles for the program yet these women have to pay ubers for their own way to appointments despite being told they would have transportation help in the beginning . If they get food stamps and want to but their own food they are required to buy food for the whole house. They are required to cook for Mrs. R and David and if she doesn't like what is made she will throw it in the trash and no one eats , also adding she had black beans and kidney beans in a bowl and made girls pick the black beans out one by one! If you don't agree with her opinion she will tell you " this isn't working you have to leave" knowing these girls that are pregnant or have a baby have no where to go. she gave 5 girls one hour notice before calling the cops two were pregnant and ended up in hospital for being outside in 80 degree weather eith no where to go due to only having a hours notice, another had a newborn. This is the work of God? I don't even know how many girls came through there in the year I was there but none of the finished the " program " explain this! I have personally witnessed her and her husband screaming at people while there baby was crying in the background then person asked if she could go back in her room to get her baby they just continued to scream at her! There is soooo much more to this, I just don't have enough room to type it all. These people need to be dismissed from running this program as they certainly DO NOT have the best interest of these women in mind. These are some evil, evil people. The women can't talk to anyone about it because they're all Mrs. R's friends so the women just get reprimanded for talking about what goes on in the house. they require you to cut social media contact and contact with friends and family including the child's father when giving birth. they were controlling of what u wore u couldnt wear sweatpants and tshirts had to be dresses. I think these people are sick and these women leave with more trauma than they came in with! Very sad that they get away with this kind of behavior! read more

Keturah's Haven is a place that I found very helpful to me and my now 1 year old son. I was welcomed back with open arms even after Mrs R advised me not to go back to my child's father. Mrs R and her husband can be strict at times, but it's only because she will not sugar coat anything which is what is done in the real world. She will offer help to the women who come in who actually want better for theirselves and put forward an effort. Mrs R is old school, so there is an acceptable standard that she holds every resident to. Ive been in the program twice and she has never stood for non sense nor foolishness. Everyone she takes into the program is 18 and over, so she holds everyone to the same level of accountability. Everyday of the week, there are assigned chores for each resident and Saturday mornings involve deep cleaning to ensure we start the week off pure. I have never experienced uncleanliness in the Haven due to the fact Mrs Ruhamah accepts nothing less than clean. The ex resident who mentioned bugs was very misleading while she was here. They did not throw her to the wolves. She disrespected the rule of curfew and got rude with Mr David when he tried to address her on the time she came back at the house which was late. read more

I am currently at Keturah's Haven for the 2ND time and to put how I feel in one word is, BLESSED ! Long story short, I lived here while pregnant, thought being w my abuser was better so I left the hospital after having baby to go back with him, then after 3 1/2 weeks I had to call the Director and beg to come back. Mrs. Rahamah and Mr. David wilingly accepted me back with open arms. Keturah's Haven is a program that is for homeless, pregnant women with past addictions. We come in broken, hurt, and confused. The policies to Keturah's haven is; to get a close relationship with God, remain sober, practice cleanliness, and learn and receive all the tools we need to regain our independence. With that, all the above is what the Director Mrs. Rahamah practices with every single lady that walks through the door. It is very simple. If we come ready for change, we will receive that. If we don't, we cannot stay bc it means we are not ready for change. So I am on here to say that I am forever grateful for Mrs. Rahamah and Keturah's Haven for saving me for a SECOND time. ​ read more

Dont not go to this shelter its supposed to be a ministry but is not by far. Ruhamah Rylander is very rude and disrespectful as she is a Jamaican woman she refers to us as "you americans" she will belittle you every chance she gets. Her and her creepy husband both live in the home with all these homeless pregnant women when ruhamah isnt around Her husband David throws off a creepy vibe where he'll bark orders to feel like a man because ruhamah treats him like hes less of. When i lived there i watched 4 girls get thrown out on the street behind petty things and when she throws you out she doesn't care if you have somewhere to go or not. Or her husband david will decide to call the cops and say your being belligerent. You get no help as far as long term being at keturahs haven, ruhamah will throw galas to raise money for homeless pregnant women but i honestly think it goes directly in her pocket. This place should be shut down and the finds raised for this ministry should go to a real ministry that actually helps homeless pregnant women. read more

I got here on april 5th 41 weeks & 2days pregnant & had my daughter in the middle of the night and when i got back they had everything for me and her and im still here doing parenting classes , counseling , bible studying , & getting all the help i need for me and my daughter that's 4wks now & i am so grateful to be here because of the fact i was literally outside about to have my beautiful princess at any moment and god sent Keturahs Haven To Me &'d im thankful i even have a church now and this is family to me. Im very appreciative for everything they are doing and helping me out to become a godly woman and a better mother for my little princess & my other daughter thats in my life . Love Always , Jakayla & ja'niylah Alfred read more

Keturah's Haven is a Christian program built on biblical principles, designed to help women change their destructive behavior. I have been associated with the program for 5 months and I have witnessed lives changed. Women who have left the program and have done well, call in daily for advice from the director and her husband. The Board and Donors uphold strict Christian values and enforce accountability. I would recommend this program for young women who are struggling to overcome destructive behaviors and have a desire to grow in Jesus Christ. I have personally overcome addiction, I wish I had known about a place like Keturah's Haven during my times of struggle, I am sure my fight would have been a much shorter one. read more

I have been at the keturahs haven since March 12 through may 4 and love the volunteers that come by. But Ms. R has some serious issues that only god can work out. She takes the girls trauma and puts it against them. David acts like he is one of the girls dad and needs to stay away from the girls. Ms. R lets the girls go around threatening pregnant woman in there. I pray she finds what she is looking for in tormenting broken woman. She has told most of the girls business to the other girls that live in there. It needs to be under review because it's not the way people think it is. read more

This is not a christian based program and if I were you I would run the woman that runs the program practices vodo and her husband is a perverted weirdo . The admistrative assistant is a washed up dope fiend constantly crying they get disrespected but would you respect a ditzy blonde . They constantly speak about donors yet they ask the clients to buy things for the house .they definitely embezzling. read more

I've been working with Keturah's Haven for two months now. I love the Christ centered environment and the willingness to always help when there's a need. It's clean and orderly throughout the home. Mrs. Ruhamah and Mr. David are very respectful and kind in all they do for the guests. read more