Life Skills House was founded as a Texas not for profit 501(c)(3) organization. We provide transitional housing and Christian based life skills training for up to two years for multicultural young women, including but not limited to, those who were victims of human trafficking, those who are pregnant and single mothers from economically challenged backgrounds, ages 15-25, who are serious about breaking free from a lifestyle of impoverishment. We offer assistance to young women as they move from dependent, often abusive relationships, into independent self-sufficient lifestyles. Additionally, we provide housing for the young children of the mothers residing at the facility.

On staff is a Biblical counselor to help the residents receive spiritual and emotional healing from their painful past to be set free and embrace their future. We believe that it is imperative to portray Christianity as a lifestyle in a family oriented atmosphere. We are committed to walk alongside them as they learn to invite Christ to take the lead in every area of their lives so that change will take root from the inside out. A close walk with Christ and the extensive skills development program will be empowering; they will no longer be seen as a liability in the community but instead as an asset as they become active productive citizens.

Leah Gonzales is the driving force behind the organization and fills the Director role. Leah graduated with a B.S. degree in Biblical Counseling from College of Biblical Studies in Houston, TX. In addition, she worked sixteen years as an office manager in the oil and gas industry and aviation business. While working as an office manager, Leah learned the necessary skills to running every department in an office environment. She also developed skills in recession proofing a small business, which she has translated to be used on an individual level in order to benefit family units as well. Since her tenure as an office manager, Leah has worked for an organization that enters into the world of teen moms on their turf and offers them encouragement to not allow their past circumstances dictate their future.

"Imagine what the world would be like if everyone had their own personal cheerleader".

1 Thess. 5:11 reminds us to encourage one another and build each other up, not only when someone's life is wrapped in a nice neat package but to meet them in the midst of the chaos and help them get back up.