After the Rain
of SW Florida, Inc.
Shelter for Unhoused Women
An Urgent Plea from After the Rain SWFL
After the Rain of Southwest Florida, Inc. began as a dream 30 years ago when Beverly Duncan Johnson, a young African American woman and single parent, became addicted to cocaine. Beverly completed her recovery in North Florida and returned home to Fort Myers. During her recovery, Beverly vowed that if God helped her return to her family and health, she would dedicate her life to be a source of support for women. She initiated and joined forces with other women in both the recovery community and community-at-large to create After the Rain.
While the operation of After the Rain is supported by rents paid by the residents, the financial survival of After the Rain is entirely dependent on the support and generosity of civic organizations, local church groups, and individuals in the community.
The need in Lee County for unhoused and transitional services for women reclaiming their lives from domestic violence, substance abuse and mental health care is unfortunately unlimited.
While After the Rain is committed to providing their current residents with the best possible venue and support to complete their transition. In order to accomplish this goal, After the Rain is searching for funding to support our mission and residents. We are asking you to please lend your support for this enormous and worthwhile undertaking.
Thank you.
Karen Watson, MSW
Executive Director
After the Rain of Southwest Florida Inc.
AFTER THE RAIN OF SW FLORIDA, INC. is one of the few transitional houses in Fort Myers to assist unhoused single women in recovery from domestic violence, substsnce abuse and mental health crises.
The program is designed to provide women with an intimate, supportive, loving home-like environment while maintaining structure and discipline as they journey through self-sufficiency and independence.
Housing
for women recovering from substance abuse, homelessness and domestic violence.
Support Services
for residents to become employed, self-sufficient, and capable of rebuilding family relationships.
Develop Character
in order to succeed in all areas of life.
Physical Needs
Transitional housing providing shared living for single women in a supportive, safe home.
Emotional Needs
A supportive environment to learn to maintain healthy relationships and support themselves effectively.
Mental Needs
Referrals to local providers within our community with a continuum care (counseling, education, job preparation, financial literacy, etc) and supportive services.