Category: News & Events

  • Restaurant Night Out

    Restaurant Night Out

    Where: Pat and Fran’s (Coralville, IA) When: September 17th About: Dine out @ Pat and Fran’s on September 17th. Proceeds will be donated to support Iowa City Sober Living.

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  • Clean Start This Giving Tuesday

    Clean Start This Giving Tuesday

    This Giving Tuesday, we have one simple yet powerful goal: to provide the women in our sober living house with a new washing machine. When our washer broke recently, it left the women relying on laundromats—a small inconvenience for some, but a significant challenge for those working hard to rebuild their lives. Clean clothes aren’t

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  • Let’s Celebrate!

    Let’s Celebrate!

    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: How Far We’ve Come In One Year:Thanks to

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  • It’s Time for Some Hockey!

    It’s Time for Some Hockey!

    Iowa City Sober Living Chosen as Support a Cause Recipient for Upcoming Heartlanders Hockey Game IOWA CITY, IA — February 26, 2024 — Iowa City Sober Living (ICSL), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing housing and support for women in recovery, is proud to announce its selection as the Support a Cause nonprofit of the

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  • The Press Citizen spotlights Iowa City Sober Living with a Cover Story

    The Press Citizen spotlights Iowa City Sober Living with a Cover Story

    “Iowa City Sober Living opens home that provides sober space for women in recovery.” After the grand opening celebration, Ryan Hansen, a Press Citizen reporter, stopped by Iowa City Sober Living to talk about the event, the history of ICSL, and its four key pillars: Accountability, continuing with a recovery plan, self-care and support from

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  • Iowa City Sober Living Holds an Opening Celebration

    Iowa City Sober Living Holds an Opening Celebration

    Family and Friends Join to Launch A New Beginning for Women in Recovery October 1, 2023 – Iowa City Sober Living celebrated a significant milestone on October 1st as they officially opened their doors to the public. The occasion was marked by an Open House event that saw an impressive turnout of over 75 attendees,

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  • KCRG Visits New Iowa City Sober Living Home

    KCRG Visits New Iowa City Sober Living Home

    “First of its kind sober living home opening in Johnson County.” In preparation for the upcoming opening, Brian Tabick, a KCRG reporter, sat down with Board Members, our co-founder, and House Manager during his visit to ICSL for a discussion. Read the full story here.

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  • The Gazette Spotlights ICSL in Recent Article

    The Gazette Spotlights ICSL in Recent Article

    The Gazette titled the story, “Iowa City sober house provides safe living space for those in early recovery.” Trish Mehaffey, a reporter from The Gazette, visited ICSL and had a discussion with co-founders Merrilee Ramsey and Sue Gardner in preparation for the upcoming opening. Read the full story here. Photos Courtesy of Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette

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  • ICSL Featured on the Cover of Daily Iowan

    ICSL Featured on the Cover of Daily Iowan

    The Daily Iowan wrote the cover story, “Iowa City Sober Living searches for a home.” Gretchen Lenth, Copy Editor at the Daily Iowan, visited ICSL during our Neighborhood Night at Blackstone American Restaurant. Read the full story here. Photos Courtesy of Darren Chen/The Daily Iowan

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