We are excited to be hosting a special celebration marking one year of life-changing impact at the ICSL House! Over the past year, we have grown into a vital part of our community, offering a safe, supportive environment for women on their recovery journey.
Open House Details:
- Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024
- Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Location: ICSL House, 2315 Cameron Way, Iowa City
How Far We’ve Come In One Year:
Thanks to your support, ICSL has become a beacon of hope for women in recovery. Together, we have achieved remarkable milestones:
- 25 women have successfully been admitted to the recovery program at ICSL, with an average length of stay of more than 80 days!
- Average length of sobriety: 113 days (Almost 3,000 days of sobriety for all residents!)
- 65% of residents become employed while living at the house (with another almost 10% returning to school.)
- We have hired our first staffer — House Leader, Heather Wells (you’ll get to meet and hear from her during our One Year Celebration!)
- Secured 10+ major grants and countless community contributions to sustain our mission.
- 72% of residents benefitted from the ICSL Recovery Fund (Thank you donors!)
- Built strong partnerships with local organizations to offer comprehensive support and therapy.
- 100% of residents from from the great state of Iowa.
But our journey doesn’t stop here. As we celebrate this momentous occasion, we also need your continued support to keep this vital resource available for future residents.
Here’s What’s Happening on Sunday, October 20!
- Board Remarks: Our Journey & Future Vision
- Meet Heather, Our First Staff Member
- Introduction to Heather, ICSL’s first staff member. Hear her inspiring story and her vision for the women of the house.
- Stories of Success
- Hear about success stories, grants won, women helped, lives changed from board members and Alumni of our program who will be sharing journeys of recovery and transformation.
- Interactive ‘Year of Change’ Butterfly Wall
- Engage in an activity where attendees leave messages of hope for current and future residents, sharing words of encouragement for the year ahead.
- Board Recruitment Call
- Join us! Learn how you can get involved by joining our board and help make the Iowa City community stronger for women in recovery.
- Open Social Time, Snacks, & Networking
How you can help:
- Join the Celebration: We’d love for you to mark your calendar for Sunday, October 20 from 1 -4 pm and attend the celebration. It’s a chance to meet the people you’ve helped, hear inspiring stories, and celebrate the progress we’ve made together.
- Get Involved: We are actively recruiting for new board members to help guide us into our next year of growth and outreach. We’re a 100% volunteer board and we’d love to see how you can contribute to making the Iowa City area. Reach out and learn about joining our board!
- Donate: Can’t make the event? You can still make a difference by donating. Every contribution helps us keep the doors open for more women in need of support. Donate Here.
Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 20th and celebrate this special milestone with us! Your generosity has been the foundation of our success, and we cannot continue without the incredible support of people like you.
Thank you for being a part of this journey, and we hope to see you on October 20th!
Iowa City Sober Living 