"The new designs reflect the attitude of Alaskans and core values of recovering from trauma."
Michelle Overstreet, Director and CEO of MY House
Our Story
What is MY House?
MY House is a homeless drop-in center providing housing, food, clothing, educational assistance, transportation, case management, job training, and comprehensive wrap-around services to youth aged 14-25 years old who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless.
2023 Client Demographics:
- In 2023, out of the 983 total clients served, 47 reported being sex trafficked.
- 84% of trafficked clients reported having mental health conditions.
- 77% of trafficked clients reported being a victim of domestic violence.
- 60% of trafficked clients lack vital records needed for employment and social benefits.
- 80% of trafficked clients have attempted suicide.
- Trafficked clients attempt suicide 2.4 times on average.
- 69% of clients have engaged in other self-harm behaviors.
Our Story:
In response to the growing number of clients reporting being trafficked, MY House wanted to create a program that provides a safe space for these youth clients to feel and heal while building confidence in themselves as they reenter the workforce. Thus, the REDEMPTION clothing line was born.
What REDEMPTION means to us:
The word redemption is a bold and powerful word with many definitions. For us, it means being resilient in the face of adversity, learning healthy ways of moving through grief and loss, having a positive attitude while navigating winding roads and uphill journeys, and doing the inner work to feel at peace with yourself. At REDEMPTION, we embrace the attitude of Alaskans and the core values of recovering from trauma.