Scarlet Hudson, Founder and Director
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Scarlet was a corporate trainer for a fortune 500 company for 30 years and was instrumental in the development of programs for Regis Corporation, JC Penney, Ulta Corporation and Great Clips. She was a strategic planner for the profitability for each entity listed. Traveling to and from New York it appeared her future was set, but God had other plans for her.
Scarlet was asked to go out with her church to help them with the "Prostitution Ministry" she gladly said "yes". That evening Scarlet found herself hiding behind a hotel attempting to protect a woman who had just been pistol whipped by her pimp. Scarlet felt limited in helping that woman. Driving home Scarlet was wrecked by what she experienced. In 2012 Scarlet founded Women of Alabaster. In 2015 she left her corporate position to work in full-time ministry in Over the Rhine in Cincinnati, OH. As the Director of Women of Alabaster, Scarlet directs the ministry and business of Women of Alabaster. Her skills and duties include: Integrating trauma informed care to the organization, budget planning and stewardship, vision casting, directing strategic programming, managing donor and relational partnerships. Scarlet also works directly with volunteers, equipping them to serve in the Day Center and on the Street Ministry teams. Currently, she leads the Street Ministry teams. |
On the streets Scarlet is lovingly known as "Mama Scar". As the ministry "Mama" she works hard to care for WOA clients. For those who are ready to take steps toward recovery she will help find a program and get them there. You will also find Scarlet speaking publicly to bring awareness to the plight of those trapped in sex trafficking and addiction.
Marissa Himes
Assistant DirectorSeveral years ago, Marissa felt God gave her insight to what He'd have her do. Marissa says she received a word from the Lord that included part of the verse from James 1:27, 'You will meet the widows and orphans in their places of trouble'. Having a clear understanding of her life's mission enabled her to easily join Women of Alabaster. When Marissa arrived at WOA, she already had valuable experience. Marissa has a background in the social work, including child protection, foster care and as a medical social worker.
Marissa is responsible for planning and organizing fundraising events. She also works closely with victims of sex trafficking and addiction. She is one of our public speakers/educators. Marissa, why do you serve at Women of Alabaster? "It is a great opportunity to show the love of God to people who have never seen it in action." What one thing would you change if you had the power? "To end human trafficking forever." What scripture do you lean on? Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. |
Laura Claycraft
Day Center Coordinator
Spending one minute with Laura will reveal the reason why God brought her to the Women of Alabaster. Laura radiates gentleness and kindness, and a puddle of grace flows beneath her wherever she stands.
Before coming to WOA, Laura was a hairdresser, worked at UPS and was the owner and operator of her own commercial and residential cleaning company for 22 years. As a Day Center Coordinator, Laura oversees day center operations. She advocates for clients by coordinating services and resources. Laura, why do you serve at Women of Alabaster? "It is my heart and calling to love God's lost children unconditionally and to be an advocate for them." What one thing would you change if you had the power? "To help them (trafficked victims) see who God really created them to be. To see them set free living in the fullness of God." What scripture do you lean on? The Lord is my strength and my song, he has become my salvation. This is my God, and I will praise him, my fathers God, and I will exalt him. Ex 15:2 |
Amy Amann
Day Center Coordinator
Amy's passion for helping women who struggle with violence and substance abuse led her to Women of Alabaster. Amy believes that the only true way to heal from abuse, addiction and generational trauma is found through having an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. Women of Alabaster also share in that belief.
Prior to Women of Alabaster, Amy served as a cosmetologist and licensed massage therapist. Presently, Amy is bi-vocational. She is a WOA Day Center Coordinator and employed as a primary care and endocrinology nurse. As the day center coordinator, Amy serves with Laura, overseeing the day-to-day operations at the Hamilton and Cincinnati day centers. Amy, why do you serve at Women of Alabaster? "I feel I have been called by God to serve women and those that hurt." What one thing would you change if you had the power? "More Christ-centered mental health services for those affected by trauma." What scripture do you lean on? But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. Philippians 4:10 NKJV |
