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Altrusa of Montrose, Altrusa of Delta, Heirlooms for Hospice and the Colorado Lions Club and contributed to the wonderful makeovers!

It is hard to express just how much the makeovers meant to the families at Haven House, but this smile certainly says a lot!

All the beds and the private baths received new items. The Participants of the Haven House program were over-joyed.

Parents have adjoining bedrooms to their kids room separated by a private bath for the family.

Sprucing up a bathroom for a family.

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The many guests that were able to attend were inspired by the brave women who told their stories of how life brought them to Haven House. Guests came away with a new point of view regarding our programs that restore families to independent living. This night allowed them to understand just how important their support is to Haven House.

Please take a minute to revisit that evening through the photos and videos we have posted. Then consider making a reoccurring monthly donation of any amount to keep the success stories happening. God Bless you and thank you for your interest.

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        As you prepare for Easter season, Haven House would like to remind you that because of community support, families are being reunited with their children, redirected in their life choices by exposure to positive goal orientated programs, encouraged with Biblical counseling and inspired to give back to others after receiving the love of Jesus in their needs. When we meet them in their pain, their hearts soften and their defensive mindsets relax so that restoration can begin.  What more fitting symbol of Jesus’ teachings in the Easter season than to give something of yourself in His name to those that need it the most.  

FEED-BACK from our former participants is what keeps our staff and volunteers going. The following testimonies were written by two parents of recent graduating families.    

A FATHER SAID:

… I came to Haven House almost two years ago… in order to have my children returned to my custody.  I came here with a bit of a chip on my shoulder, thinking that I only wanted to be here for a short time, get a job and get out.  After a few months of being here I started to realize that things were not going to be as easy as get in and get out…  So rather than go against the Haven House program I decided to accept the program, and once I did that it was almost like everything just started falling into place for myself and my family. That was when I started to realize that I was grateful that the Haven House is here and grateful that they had given me a second chance at doing this program…  

I never would have imagined that I would still be here almost two years later with a new vehicle, my kids back, a good paying job and getting ready to move into a house.  Thank you Haven House and thank you everyone that is involved with this amazing place for everything you do and everything you continue to do.  

A MOTHER OF THREE SAID:

When I moved into the Haven House I had nothing but my car and a storage shed. I was living in my car bouncing from house to house, putting myself in not so safe places.  My kids lived with their grandparents, I only saw them on the weekends.  ….along with moving into the Haven House I have been clean and sober from drugs and alcohol. 

While living in the house I have gotten to have all 3 of my kids given to me.  I have built a better relationship with my kids, instead of working 24/7 I have learned to take time to care for my kids.  I have managed to pay off 5 of my credit cards and become more financially stable.  Currently, I am one month ahead on all my bills and my kids still have money in their savings account.  

My goal is to plan on living in the same house for 5 years maintaining a good record with the housing and keep up on all my bills financially…  I plan only keeping positive people in my life.  Keeping a drug and alcohol free home and to continue building a better relationship with my kids… 

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 Haven House programs focus on families with children.  In the past two years, we have implemented our Child Development programs which include youth group, Holy Listening, counseling and homework club. Since opening five years ago in April 2011 we have provided over 55,000 shelter nights to over 370 persons including over 190 children!

 We operate 12 months a year and are open 24/7 – our families live here full-time.            

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Click here to read  Marline’s testimonial-2.2016 

Marline graduated the Haven House program on February 12, 2016. Her graduation party included well wishers and happy faces of her children and friends. As she acknowledges in her testimonial letter, this is a culmination of hard work with big rewards and she has put in the work to set the goals to make the future even better.

A heartwarming story that shows the Haven House program is an All-Inclusive answer to many of the elements that result in the homeless condition. We don’t plan on letting anyone stay in that condition who has the desire to transition back to a rewarding, self-supporting life. With help from the community of participants living at Haven House and the loving supportive and instructive staff and volunteers, no one has the reason to say “it can’t happen for me”. CONGRATULATIONS MARLINE AND FAMILY.

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Thank you donor’s and volunteers!

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With an ill husband, autistic son and traumatized daughter, it’s an understatement to say Amy Barrett is dealing with a tremendous burden.

She isn’t shouldering it alone, though. Barrett and her family are among those who call Haven House Transitional Living Center in Olathe home.

“My family was the victim of a crime,” Barrett explained, as she sat in Haven House’s playroom Dec. 21, her words contrasting with the rush of activity in the halls, as residents prepared for a Christmas “shopping spree.”

“My husband took it hard. He got sick and was unable to work. I was taking care of him and our children. We tried for me to work. It didn’t work out,” she said  READ MORE click links below.

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