09/28/2026
Last week, we had the joy of celebrating a huge milestone with Ashley Goodwin-Calaway as she officially became a first-time homeowner!
Ashley came to Seeds of Hope in July 2024, completed our Recovery Home program, moved into Father Glenn Transitional Housing, and later into an apartment at the Marvetta and Anthony Grimes Family Center. Through hard work, continued recovery, and participation in our IDA program, Ashley was able to save toward purchasing a home of her own.
Our IDA program helps women build savings and work toward long-term financial goals, including homeownership, as they continue creating stability and independence in recovery.
We could tell you how proud we are of her, but we think Ashley says it best in her own words:
🌱 From Ashley:
“My name is Ashley Xavairea Schafer Goodwin-Calaway, and I am a very grateful recovering addict. My clean time birthday is November 2, 2022.
I have been a member of Seeds of Hope since July 25, 2024. I was transported here on parole directly after serving 1 year and 9 months in prison. I completed the Seeds of Hope Sober Living Program and moved to the Father Glenn O’Connor Transitional Housing in February of 2025. I am a productive member of society that has been working in the recovery field at Addiction Rehab Centers since April 2025. I successfully completed parole on October 31, 2025 and in December 2025 I moved into my own apartment in the Marvetta and Anthony Grimes Family Center on the Seeds of Hope Campus.
On this day, September 25, 2026, I officially became a first time home buyer! There are so many beloved memories I have of Seeds of Hope that I will keep in my heart for the rest of my life. It is simply phenomenal that I have come all this way, from more than a decade of truly devastating struggles in active addiction, to having all of my ducks in a row. The serenity is real and I have all my Seeds Sisters to thank for their unending love and support.
Seeds of Hope is the home I truly needed, to start out in the right direction and I am thrilled to be making this huge next step. The home I have bought is perfectly in the middle between work, family, and Seeds.
There is no obstacle greater than the strength you have within yourself!”
Congratulations, Ashley… we are so happy for you!