Donate Now to Roots' "Gimme Shelter Project"... Help Women Stay Housed.

“I’m beyond grateful for Roots and all they have done for me and the other woman that live here. They have given me a chance to give my daughter a safe and healthy environment to raise her in. They have given me real life responsibilities, so that way I can learn how to manage real life situations.” —Alaina Weeks and baby Bailey, past residents Roots Ellis House

Mission: Offer safe, affordable recovery housing, refuge and resources to women in recovery from substance abuse.

We want to see all addicted women break generational cycles of abuse and eliminate the stigma of addiction. By changing one woman’s life, you change the family, the community and ultimately the world.

Vision: Every woman with substance use disorder should be afforded the opportunity of a safe, nurturing refuge to heal and recover, regardless of their socio-economic resources.

Core Values: We put our mission first * We strive to have a social impact * Offer radical support * We serve with benevolence We pledge accountability * We operate to maintain organizational health * We advocate for the vulnerable * We believe all voices should be heard * We are all inclusive * We recognize that each woman is on her individual path and there is no “One Size Fits All” solution to addiction

Roots has served over 90 women and 10 children since we first opened our doors in 2019. We have a women and kid friendly recovery community in Jackson, TN & a recovery community in Memphis, TN.

Other ways to donate:

Send Checks to: Roots, Inc. 1968 Central Avenue Memphis, TN 38104

In-Kind Donations of:

Old phones, wallets, backpacks, toilet paper, twin sheets, towels/washcloths, body wash/soap, razors, toiletries, household supplies please contact info@roots501.org