A Letter from the Board of Directors

A Letter from the Board of Directors

We are excited, energized, and fully supportive of the new changes at H&H. As you know, this work was conceived, launched, and nurtured under Kaysie Strickland's competent and imaginative leadership.  And now, as more opportunities to serve are presented, we have put into place (with Kaysie's vision of this structure and her complete support) a strategic partnership with Meggie Nance, a talented and proven leader, as our new CEO. This addition has unencumbered Kaysie, at her urging, to do what she does best: to use her creative gifts and vision to serve and help heal our constituents. Kaysie and Meggie, working in tandem, offer a significant increase in our overall effectiveness.

Bringing Trauma-Informed Design to Richmont University & Henegar Counseling Center

Bringing Trauma-Informed Design to Richmont University & Henegar Counseling Center

Homes & Havens had the great honor of designing and installing a trauma-informed space for Henegar Counseling Center’s waiting room and four therapist’s offices. Thanks to the Maclellan Foundation for believing in our work enough to fund this research initiative in conjunction with Richmont University.

Gratitude and Giving Back

Gratitude and Giving Back

The holidays are fast approaching and this month is all about making room for gratitude and giving back.

This month we are reflecting back on the incredible women + stories + homes we have encountered this year. We are asking you to rejoice and celebrate with us! Because of people like you, we were able to impact these women’s lives by creating a healing haven in their home.

Playing Santa | Volunteer Blog

Playing Santa | Volunteer Blog

So why is Homes and Havens like Santa Claus? Their work is not just practical and giving; it is amazing. It deserves superlatives. They do not create a pretty good home, they work miracles. When women enter their new homes, they are not politely appreciative rather they are gleeful like children at Christmas or a mega bucks lottery winner.  Never in their wildest dreams…

Expectations Thwarted | A Volunteer's Perspective from Robin Howe

Expectations Thwarted | A Volunteer's Perspective from Robin Howe

When I walked into Homes and Havens on McCallie Ave, I wasn’t just surprised, I actually instantly felt good…really good. Large open space, freshly painted white walls, calming neutrals and plants filled the work space.   An assortment of teas and a new electric kettle were on the side table. A visual person welcoming calm tones and light, I was in not a haven but a kind of heaven. If this place was to use a shoestring budget to create comforting homes for women, they clearly knew what they were doing.