About Us

Emmaus House was started in 1987 by Sister Shirley Orand and Sister Marietta Fritz.  The ministry began as an extension of their jail ministry when Sister Marietta became aware that many of the women who where released from jail returned to the streets.  It was apparent that women being released from jail, prison and drug rehab needed a safe place to live while re-establishing their lives. Our purpose is to provide the women with a family-like christian atmosphere while they are creating new lives for themselves. We do not judge or dwell on the past. We believe that all of our women are unique, precious creations from God. Our mission is to join them in their journey, walking along side them on the road to physical, emotional, and spiritual healing, just as Christ did on the road to Emmaus.