Our Story

A Safe Place to Begin Again

Founded on the principle that recovery requires a quiet, safe home and enduring human relationships, we provide a restorative residential sanctuary where women rebuild independent lives.

Dignity-First Care

Support That Starts With Listening

Rather than treating mental health as an isolated clinical problem, our holistic operational model removes stigma and supports self-determination through trauma-informed case management.

Every resident is welcomed into a community environment designed to foster lasting stability, personal autonomy, and steady pathways toward sustainable independence.

Our Core Commitment

Safe housing, patient listening, and lifelong self-worth.

Recovery does not follow a straight line, but nobody should have to walk it without a safe roof and a listening ear.

Governance

Board of Directors

Governed by dedicated community leaders committed to transparent stewardship and trauma-informed care standards.

President

Vice President

Monica Deignan
Social Worker, Retired

Peter Baugher
JD, Retired

Cheryl Bradley, Social Worker
Dane Cty. Human Services Child Protection Division

Penny Byrne
VP Banking, Retired

Treasurer

Mary Kasparek, JD
Dane Cty. Corporate Counsel

Secretary

Tammy Hodulik
Pharmacist, Retired

Sheri Rein
Community Member

Kathleen Lemke
WIT Executive Director, Retired

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