A Welcoming Space
Our brand contains a heart and with that we provide a loving and welcoming space for anyone in need of assistance.
Rehabilitation
We value each persons purpose and through rehabilitation many are able to live and thrive as they are meant to be.
Aftercare
Caring for others doesn't just stop at any particular point in the process, and with aftercare we ensure those who are helped continue to receive the assistance they need.
“Here at the LIA House (Laymen In Action) we expand networks for community activities for restoration purposes through bible studies, computer classes, ACT and after school tutoring, career counseling, food pantry, clothes closet, and summer academic programming.”
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Learn about the LIA House
History of the LIA House
Elder Leo Tate, founder, and president established the L.I.A. House in 1970. Elder Tate saw a need to assist ex-offender and veterans in becoming productive citizens in their community and in the world of work. In addition, Elder Tate established transitional housing for the ex-offenders and veterans. Furthermore, the L.I.A. House professional, psychological and medical partners help the ex-offenders and veterans to overcome chemical and other illicit drug challenges
Mission & Core Values of the LIA House
L.I.A. House, Inc. mission and core values are to provide adequate total care services, including temporary and long-term housing opportunities, vocational and other rehabilitative assistance and employment and job placement advantages for homeless, veterans, at-risk youth and others within its clientele serving the greater Memphis and Mid-South Areas.
Impact on the Community
Since being in existing, the LIA House positively impacts its immediate community and surroundings communities. The LIA House provides essential services for replacing negative/destructive conditions with positive, productive choices and options for the entire community and the surroundings communities in promoting economic development, cultural awareness education health, safety, welfare, and spirituality
What LIA House brings to it's clientle
Elder Leo Tate (President) and the entire staff of the LIA House expands networks for community activities and community restoration. The expanded network of our community and the surrounding communities includes Bible study, computer classes, ACT tutoring, career counseling, afterschool tutoring, summer academic programming, food pantry, and clothes closet,
Our mission is changing lives.
By changing lives of those less fortunate, re-entering society from incarceration, or separation from the armed forces, connecting them to community is the answer
Along with integration or reintegration into the workforce, levels of skills and certifications need to be met, and we help achieve those goals.
Trusted Leadership with Experience
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Shellian Danner
Board of Directors
Debra James
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Anita Echols
Minister
Calvin Sanford
Director of Marketing
John Tate
Chief Operating Officer
Leroy Wilburn
Vice President
Leo Tate
President & Founder
Volunteer with LIA House
We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work together. At LIA House (Laymen In Action), we offer a range of volunteer services, including expanding community networks through bible studies, computer classes, ACT and after-school tutoring, career counseling, and summer academic programming. In addition, we provide mentoring, food bank services, clothes giveaways, school supply drives and haircut mentoring. We also invite you to join our prison ministry, where you can help spread the gospel and provide support to inmates. If you're unable to volunteer, think about donating to our mission and you're support is just as important as being in-person!
We want to hear from you
We'd love to hear from you on how we can assist in transitioning, re-transitioning or event volunteering!
Memphis Tennessee
1782 Cincinnati Street Memphis, TN 38106
901.601.6765