TULSA, Okla. — "I too was in prison. I was released in 2002 to Exodus House Oklahoma City... and it changed my life," said Estelle Turbyfill.
Estelle is one of the many case workers for Exodus House in Tulsa. It turned Estelle's life around and now she is giving the same opportunity to those needing direction.
For Tara Morris, who was recently released from prison, a few things she's looking forward to include, "structure, making money, keeping a permanent job."
Transitioning residents stay in the program between six and nine months. Along with job placement, volunteers teach valuable classes, such as credit building, budgeting, parenting and drug rehabilitation.
For Morris, that's key to her success, because it was a relapse that put her back in prison.
"I resorted to something I had done for 20 years of my life and it was easy for me to go back to that," Morris said.
Morris says she is overwhelmed with her new chance at life. As a welcome home, she'll be treated to a dinner at the Village Inn. And the person who will serve her... A graduate of the Exodus House.
Next Tuesday, Morris will be given keys to her new apartment at the Exodus House. The apartments are fully furnished through donations.
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