Room Redux Chapter

Greater Cincinnati

Room Redux

Where Healing & Transformation go Hand in Hand

Welcome to Room Redux, where healing and transformation go hand in hand. We are compassionately dedicated to encouraging healing and improving the lives of children who have faced abuse, through room transformation. Often, abuse occurs in a child’s own room. This can link the room to feelings of fear and aversion, causing the child to avoid it entirely. We give children new rooms in which they can feel comfortable and safe!

 

Since the beginning, one main goal of Room Redux has been to have the ability to transform the rooms and lives of children everywhere who have been victimized. With Chapters opening up across America, we get closer to reaching that goal every day.

Statistics

Ohio is ranked 28th out of 50 states in child maltreatment, ranging from physical and sexual abuse to emotional maltreatment and neglect. (ODVN.org)

  • As reported in 2021, sexual abuse in Ohio was at 18.6%, physical abuse was at 48.8% and emotional abuse was at 7% (CWoutcomes.acf.hhs.gov)

  • HHS is reporting that Sexual abuse in Kentucky is at 5.7%, physical abuse was at 7.4% and emotional abuse was at .4%. Child neglect is 99% (CWoutcomes.acf.hhs.gov)

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Greater Cincinnati Chapter

Meet The Team

Renee Hargrove

Executive Director

Renee is a social change agent and advocate for equal opportunity and access to high quality education for every child. She has spent the last 20 years leading teams for organizations serving children and youth from underserved and marginalized communities through programs and partnerships that provide students and their families the hope, resources, and pathway to a life of abundance. She truly believes that our children ARE our future, which is why she was eager to join in mission with Room Redux to create safe spaces that support young people in their life transformation.Renee’s passion for children is driven by her love for her own child and family. She enjoys spending quality time with her son playing basketball, soccer, and football, along with watching superhero movies. She is overjoyed to combine her passion for design and DIY projects with the purpose of Room Redux. She also considers it a blessing to spend quality time with family and friends and to be in service to her community. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Renee is excited for what lies ahead for the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky chapter and how this opportunity will lead to positive outcomes for the children and families in the region.

Loren Ewing

Co-Executive Director

Loren has a long history of participating in volunteer work when it comes to giving back to those in need and enriching the lives of others. She has spent numerous hours volunteering for organizations around Cincinnati such as Habitat for Humanity, Matthews 25 ministries, and is a budding member of The Junior League of cincinnati whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration and training. As a recent college graduate, Loren is working towards etching out a career as a Nurse Practitioner with a specialty in endocrinology, focusing on helping people with hormone imbalances. She leads a life with the main goal of helping others always at the forefront and is eager to carry out the mission that Room Redux has set out to accomplish.

Greater Cincinnati Chapter

News

Greater Cincinnati Chapter

Testimonials

"Room Redux gave my daughter the safe space she needed in our home. Her new room has improved her sleep and renewed her creativity. She is making more art now! We are grateful for all the work that Room Redux put in for making such a magical place for my daughter to live."

First of all, let me say: Susie, her volunteers, and Room Redux are angels in human form. They breathed life not only into my daughter’s room, but also back into her soul. She has been in a very dark place for so long. She hasn’t slept well in years, until the first night in her new room. It smelled so good, was inspiring, and the blue and ocean theme above her bed was so very calming to her. She slept well and has most nights since then. The moment she walked into her room, her eyes lit up like I haven’t seen in quite a while. She smiled big and was awed for hours while she walked around and took everything in. Room Redux tailored her room to her - I can’t describe all they did, but unique touches designed to minister to my 16-year old was beyond belief. Susie didn’t just listen, she researched and studied what was best and her resources are endless. Thank you to Susie, her very special volunteers, and Room Redux. Every city in the nation should be so lucky to have Room Redux in their neighborhood.

Mother of a 16-year old girl

I wanted to walk you through my experience with Room Redux. They truly are an amazing organization! At first when I was approached by my daughter’s counselor about the opportunity, I will admit that I had felt a little emotional about it. It made me feel bad because I thought people figured I couldn’t take care of my kid well enough, but if you feel like this just know this is not at all what anyone thinks! I learned this from going through this experience. I agreed to let Room Redux come and take a look at my daughter (and her two siblings) room. When Susie came and I saw her face and all the excitement and planning spinning in her brain you can clearly see that this group truly just wants to help to make your little guy or girl feel special! All of the volunteers that came were super sweet and did an amazing job. Now when she came and looked at the room I had no idea what could be done because it’s three kids in one room - that’s just how it has to be sometimes - but oh my gosh I could not believe the transformation and all of the intricate and thoughtful details. These little thoughtful details are what made all of my kids feel so loved! This to me is what really shows the lasting impression on what this group has done. For days after the room was complete we were still finding and noticing new things that they did. It was like a puzzle of love. My daughter loved everything so much it was nice to see a smile on her face again. She could not be happier with her new comfy space! Thank you and all of your volunteers for giving your time, hearts, and energy! You made a difference in our lives.

Mother of a 16-year old girl, 9-year old boy, and 8-year old girl

The blessing from my daughter’s new room really made an impact in our spirit - we decorated this year! Family has been coming today to see her beautiful room transformation! It has been years since we decorated for Christmas. She would sleep with me. Friday was the first day she slept all night in her room in years. You made a difference in her life! And I am truly grateful that our good Lord blessed us with Room Redux! Thank you so much!

Mother of a 15-year old girl

I thank God for His angels that walk amongst us! God bless all of you who bless others! You are truly a blessing! When my son saw his room, he asked, “Did the angel people do this?”

Mother of a 17-year old boy

On December 10, 2018, Room Redux came and did my son’s bedroom. I cried when I saw the room because it made a huge impact on my son’s self esteem and it could not have come at a better time than at Christmas. When he got home from school and saw his room, he was so happy that people who didn’t know him loved and cared for him enough to give him such a wonderful gift. For a few months, he has been kinda down, so for him to have his room redone was a gigantic blessing from God working through organizations like Room Redux. I can’t thank Room Redux enough and all of the people associated with it. Not only did they make my son’s day, they made my day. They went above and beyond what I expected. Thanks for all of what y’all do to bring happiness to every child’s face and life. I can’t thank you enough for what y’all have given my son.

L.H, Mother of a 17-year old boy

One of the horrors of the world that I just cannot wrap my head around is that there are children in this world who are victims of sexual abuse. It makes me physically ill that innocent children are victimized. Every person needs a safe place to heal. For many people, they retreat to their bedrooms to curl up, cry, sleep, relax, and process. Imagine a child whose bedroom was the place of horrific abuse. How can that child begin to heal? Room Redux surprises a child by doing a room makeover so they, as opposed to reliving the horror every time they enter their room, may enter a room that has been redesigned with their tastes and interests. They change the narrative so their bedroom is a place of joy and safety. I know your Facebook feed is full of people asking for donations to many worthy causes. I ask that you consider donating to Room Redux. I have been witness to the hard work and dedication of so many volunteers who not only spend the day doing a remodel - they spend weeks and months planning, building, painting, shopping, and coordinating. And to see the pure joy on a child’s face when they know that this is now their safe space overwhelms me with emotion every. single. time.

Nicole B. donor and volunteer

The importance of room transformation in the therapeutic healing process is a key aspect that I feel has not been utilized as much as it should. As therapists, there is only so much we can do within our office for 50 minutes a week. Yes, a client can process their trauma and develop coping skills, but that same child may be going back home every day and night to their room where the abuse has usually occurred. They possibly may be reliving their abusive experience or continuing to exhibit post traumatic symptoms due to the fact that their bedroom is a constant reminder or trigger of the abuse. Room transformations with Room Redux offer children a fresh start.

McKenzie W. therapist.

Room Redux is right on track in helping children heal from the trauma of abuse. What a practical way to make a difference in a child's life! A new room, a new view, a new perspective! Brilliant! You are showing that these children are valued and cared for by giving them a beautiful new sanctuary in which to heal. Thank you for your work in promoting the healing process!

Tina A. MA, LPC

What a beautiful process. I am privileged to have been able to be a volunteer at several remodeling projects with Room Redux, and it is truly inspiring to see a group of people who truly care about children working together to help someone they've never met and, likely, never will meet. One of my favorite parts of the process is Room Redux's insistence on remaining as anonymous as possible: when the focus is pulled away from the individual, there's much more room for cooperation and focus on what really matters. I would be honored to take part in more room transformations with Room Redux - and I hope to see you there!

Gabriel V. volunteer

OMG. We love the rooms know we don't want to get out. When we save money My husband and I want to hire you to decorate our living room. How much would you charge us. Where did you buy the hangers. I love them. So if I buy stuff to decorate you all would help me. I had open house yesterday at night everyone love the way you decorate the rooms. They said thank you for helping us out. C----- now has us as his parents and a new room with even his own bed. His life will be so good now. A---- keeps saying oh my God oh my God. She loves her walls and art and all of it. Thank everyone who did this posable please. Thank you we love it.

Murtle mom of 12 yo girl & aunt/mom of 8 mo boy

Our niece has really enjoyed the outstanding work that your team put into transforming her room into a little girl's paradise. She makes sure that each day when she makes her bed that the stuffed animals are placed back just as she first found them on the day that she first saw them! She enjoys sitting at her "makeup stand" and brushing her hair and playing with her imaginary friends while looking in the mirror. She has adjusted the lights to do different things - but always wants help to get them back to a stationary lighting...LOL! Thank you for all of the hard work and the caring hearts of your team. [She] lived several days in her bean bag - and continues to love the changes that you provided in her room!

Guardians of a 5-year old girl

I cannot begin to thank your team for transforming my daughters room. Our family is both humbled and extremely grateful. She previously would not sleep in her room even with the help of her therapist yet now she loves her room & even goes to bed earlier! She spends the majority of her time in her room whether shes watching tv or drawing at her vanity. It has made such a positive impact on her mood and behavior. Room Redux truly put so much thought and love into each detail of her bedroom which is absolutely fabulous. We did share with our daughter that this transformation was done by Room Redux and what your program does for children. She shared that she felt so special and loved that strangers would do something like this for her. She has also asked to pay this kindness forward by helping with future transformations. Thank you Room Redux for being the difference in my daughters life and giving her back some of the joy this traumatic experience has taken from her. -Mari H.

Mother of a 12 yo girl

Her reaction was shock, happiness, and disbelief. My entire family spent the next couple of hours in there together that night. She is so happy and actually is fixing her bed! She says she wants it to stay the way it is. Her pug, her lifeline, is loving his bed and uses the steps to sneak up at night. Thank you for all the hidden treasures. You truly are an artistic angel! I love y'all if you ever need anything let me know.

Jennifer mother of a 16 year old girl

Refer A Candidate

Children who are in counseling or who have been through counseling are getting that crucial piece of the healing puzzle but very often they are going back to a room where abuse occurred or there are triggers in the room. Even if the abuse happened somewhere else they deserve to know that there are people who care about them who don’t know them and expect NOTHING from them. Please fill out the form below to recommend a child or family who you think we can help.

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For more information about our nonprofit, to submit your family for consideration for aid or to help our mission, please fill out the contact form. You can also contact RoomReduxCincinnati@gmail.com. For grants, public relations, and marketing, contact the Room Redux Donation and Grant Management Team at assistant@roomredux.org
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