
About Us
Welcome Home Collaborative is a Christian-based, 501c3 nonprofit organization (tax ID #27-450749), providing transitional housing and a life coach program for the homeless and working poor in the inner-city of Cincinnati.
As a neighborhood outreach organization, we are guided by the belief that every person is God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, as affirmed in Ephesians 2:10. With this truth at the heart of our mission, we believe all individuals are worthy of dignity, restoration, and a second chance.
Our Beliefs
At the heart of our program is a commitment to growing in Christlikeness, as stated in the first rule of participation:
I agree to develop and implement a Life Plan with my Life Coach(s) that makes me more like Jesus Christ.
We believe that true transformation—what Scripture calls sanctification—is the work of the Holy Spirit. As Philippians 1:6 affirms, “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” While we provide structure and support, it is ultimately God who changes lives. We see ourselves simply as vessels—jars of clay—through which His grace flows.
Participants are invited to take an active role in this journey, experiencing God’s renewing power step by step. We also affirm that sanctification is distinct from salvation: we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ—not by our own efforts, but by His finished work.
Our History
For over 15 years, Welcome Home Collaborative has served the Cincinnati community by providing transitional housing and structured support to those in need. What began as a small effort has grown into a lasting presence, rooted in faith and built on years of compassionate service.
2010
Welcome Home Collaborative was founded on December 13, 2010 by WellSpring Church. It was originally founded as a Non-Profit Organization.
2012
In October 2012, Welcome Home Collaborative received its 501(c)3 category from the IRS.
2014
In August 2014, Pastor Suguitan agreed to take over the Welcome Home Collaborative as Executive Director after WellSpring announced plans to sunset the program.
Meet the Team
Nicole Dowdell
Interim Executive Director
Steve Hatke
Office & Maintenance Manager
Hank Stephens
Life Coach Manager
Bob Littman
Life Coach Consultant
Sara Bruns
Treasurer
Dennis Kirley
Property Manager
Jamie Ayer
Life Coach
Anna Boone
Life Coach
Dr. Blanche Kabengele
Life Coach
Erica Parks
Life Coach
Brandy Todd
Life Coach
Jenn Weaver
Life Coach
Alicia Suguitan
Board Member
Jeff Friday
Board Member
Todd Kuramoto
Board Member
Join Us in Changing Lives
Paid, Part-Time Positions Available

Life Coaches play a vital role in the transformative journey at Welcome Home. If you’re interested in learning more about what it means to serve in this role, click the link below, then contact us.