The Story Behind Hope Village
by Dr. Lisa Futrell

I never planned to step into the world of supportive, drug-free shared housing, but sometimes purpose rises from the very places that touch our hearts most deeply. For years, I prayed for a member of my family as she navigated substance use challenges. After 100 days in county jail and a period of residential treatment, she emerged with courage — but no safe, stable place to live. Bad credit, no job, and a record made ordinary housing out of reach.

When a shelter bed opened in San Diego, I hoped it would be a new beginning for her and her son. Instead, the chaotic and unsafe conditions made their journey harder. So I brought them home. My small home office became her bedroom. I drove her to school, appointments, and to a job 15 miles away until she could save for her own car. Over time, she paid off fees, reinstated her license, and step-by-step rebuilt her life.

Yet every time I reflected on that season, one truth remained clear: the lack of safe, supportive housing made recovery and stability far harder than it needed to be. I found myself wondering how many others were struggling simply because there was no place where they could rest, recover, and rebuild.

That question stirred something deep in me — a vision of homes rooted in structure, dignity, and community. Hope Village CA was born out of that vision: a place where supportive co-living residences offer people not just shelter, but safety, accountability, and a community that strengthens them. Here, hope is not just spoken — it is lived.

A Mission Shaped by Experience

Hope Village CA exists to help adults secure safe, structured, drug-free shared housing where they can build stability and reconnect with the life they want to create. Our model is grounded in respect, compassion, and clear expectations that support lasting change.