Last week, I sat down with Xiomara Reyes to learn more about what makes the Providence House Women’s Justice Program so impactful. From our residence in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, Ms. Reyes engages women in one-on-one and group counseling to help them overcome trauma and build their capacity for living independently in the community. According to Xiomara, “We make hospitality a pillar of our program and that is what sets us apart. We make people feel at home here in a very authentic way, and the residents really respond to that. For many of the women I see, this is the first time in their life that some takes a genuine interest in their wellbeing. We are invested in their success, and when they succeed, I genuinely feel joy.”