facilities
House of freedom and miracles (HFM)
The House of Freedom and Miracles houses women of diverse backgrounds in need of the benefits of sober living or a residence upon leaving treatment centers, homeless shelters, or incarceration. The home is structured for adjustment to a recovery lifestyle. This property was purchased in 2013 and was fully remodeled in 2017 to provide a bright, new living space in a home atmosphere. The first floor is an open concept with a beautiful kitchen, with 2 breakfast bars for extra seating, a dining room and living room. The office, mudroom and half bath are in the back, with the laundry facility and storage in the basement. There are 7 bedrooms (2 singles, 1 quad and the rest doubles) and 3 full baths on the upper two floors. The third floor also has a large sitting area, perfect for reading and relaxing. The second floor also holds a TV room. The new facility serves as a legacy to Angie Edwards, who sadly passed away in early 2017 before the project was complete.
Today HFM continues to assist women who are seeking sobriety and recovery in a structured and caring environment. The women who reside at HFM can strengthen their foundation of recovery, find employment or further their education, which helps them become self-sufficient. Since its beginning, 353 women have received the help and support that HFM has to offer. These women have integrated back into their families and into the community. Some women have chosen to complete the necessary steps to become an alumna of the house and remain active in HFM, helping the newcomers and spreading the message of hope.
serenity house (SH)
Founded in 2006 by Ivan Faske and Fred Fago, Serenity House is in a converted home in East Price Hill. SH is a residential recovery center for men struggling with addiction and substance abuse. The center's name is taken from the Serenity Prayer, the name of an originally entitled prayer by theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, the invocation which has been adopted by Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12 step programs. On the first floor, Serenity House features a full Kitchen, completely remodeled in 2021/22, and a spacious open floor plan encompassing a dining room, living room and a computer area with 2 desks to aid in job and other online activities. The office and a full bath are also located on the first floor. The house features 10 bedrooms (6 doubles and 4 singles) and houses 16 men. There is also a TV room upstairs for relaxation.
Since Serenity House’s opening it has served 772 men from all walks of life, from the homeless to people successful in their careers but who see their life falling apart around them. Serenity House was designed to offer treatment and services at the lowest possible cost to the addict and their family, and is committed to helping recovering addicts and alcoholics find a healthier, more fulfilling way of life. Like the women’s house, some men have chosen to complete the necessary steps to become an alumni of the house and remain active in SH, helping the newcomers and spreading the message of hope.
Ivan Faske