About
Healing Vine Harbor
Empowering Women to Build Brighter Futures
Our Mission
To reduce the number of women living in shelters or unsafe situations by providing a pathway out of poverty and equipping them with the skills necessary for self-sufficiency.
Our Vision
We envision a community where women are prepared to navigate life, access resources equitably, and be self-reliant.
Our History
Healing Vine Harbor, Inc. (HVH) was founded in 2013 by Tracey Questell in response to the critical need for support services for women experiencing housing instability. Drawing from her academic background in Psychology and Rehabilitation Counseling, and her mentorship experiences with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Tracey built HVH to address both immediate needs and long-term empowerment.
Since its founding, HVH has grown into a multi-service nonprofit assisting more than 300+ women annually across Charlotte and surrounding communities.
2015 - Launched TALK (Teaching & Aspiring Lasting Knowledge) Monthly Workshops to clients of HVH.
2018 - Began Healing Bags program; delivered 70 bags of toiletries to students at Garinger High School, clients of My Sister’s House and Home4Me, and to the women who attend the TALK workshops.
2019 - 2023 - Provided clothing to over 100+ in need through the Healing Closet in partnership with Victory Christian Center.
2020 - Distributed $20,000 in emergency housing, rent, and bill assistance and grocery/gas gift cards as part of the inaugural year of the HELP (Heal & Eradicate Lingering Poverty) program.
2024 - 2025 - Working toward purchasing a home to begin the next phase of HVH’s outreach program - housing homeless women.
Our Impact
Through our TEACH, HELP, EmpowHer Works, Healing Bags, and Community Connections programs, Healing Vine Harbor has:
Assisted
300+ women
annually
Provided
150+ emergency assistance grants
90%
of participants
reported increased
self-confidence
Helped 75%
of participants find stable employment or housing within one year
Community Partnerships
HVH collaborates with a wide range of nonprofit organizations, social service agencies, and educational institutions to enhance our program delivery and extend critical support.
