Evansville, IN – ECHO Housing & Community Development and the JD Sheth Foundation are proud to announce Meena’s Place, a transformative new project to provide transitional housing for women exiting emergency shelter, such as the House of
Bread and Peace. Located just across the street from the shelter, Meena’s Place will offer a stable, trauma-informed, and supportive environment for women continuing their journey from crisis to stability.
With a goal of raising $300,000, the project will rehabilitate and remodel an existing ECHO-owned home to create a shared-living space for up to four women at a time. This newly designed home will provide up to 24 months of safe, structured housing, individualized case management, life skills coaching, employment support, and access to essential health and recovery services.
“Too often, women who’ve made the courageous decision to seek help are left without a next step. Meena’s Place changes that,” says Savannah Whicker, CEO of ECHO. “This project reflects our shared commitment to honor women’s resilience and meet them where they are—with care, dignity, and support.”
Meena’s Place is uniquely positioned to fill a critical gap in Evansville’s housing continuum. Many women exiting emergency shelter still face complex challenges—such as chronic health conditions, income instability, trauma recovery, and limited social support. Without transitional options, they risk returning to unsafe environments or even homelessness.
This project ensures that vulnerable women are not left behind. Instead, they will have the time, structure, and resources necessary to heal, stabilize, and prepare for permanent housing and long-term success.“Meena’s Place is more than just a house—it’s a promise,” says Jaimie Sheth, CEO and Founder of the JD Sheth Foundation. “We believe that every woman deserves the opportunity to rebuild her life in a space that nurtures hope, confidence, and self-worth.”
The home will undergo extensive rehabilitation to address aged infrastructure and reconfigure the floorplan for shared living. Supporters may contribute through either JD Sheth Foundation or ECHO Housing, with all proceeds going directly toward this renovation and launch effort.
To support Meena’s Place, visit:
https://www.jdshethfoundation.org/donate
Every dollar helps create safety, stability, and possibility for the women who need it most.
For more information about Meena’s Place visit: https://echohousing.org/meenas-plac
