As two nurses who’ve walked the path of recovery from alcohol abuse, we understand the challenges faced during those crucial early days. Despite completing over 30 days of inpatient rehab, the temptation to revert to old habits persisted.
Our success came from the incredible support of our recovery community, where we rediscovered how to believe in ourselves. We found solace in the safe haven of friends’ homes—spaces free from alcohol.
Driven by our own journey, we’re dedicated to sharing our experience with others. We’ve established a warm, nurturing environment tailored for women navigating the early stages of recovery. Our vision extends beyond our walls; we aspire for those we assist to become beacons of hope for others battling this challenging affliction.
We’re committed to this mission and hope you’ll join us in fostering a community of support and empowerment for women in recovery.
— Merrilee Ramsey and Sue Gardner

*January 2025 Board Reboot and update*
In January of 2025, The Board of Directors did a reboot. With a grateful heart for the original founding members and BOD, two priorates were set. 1) build a board of directors with material board member experience 2) fundraise to pay off the mortgage so that the home will be sustainable for years to come. Meet the current BOD:
Board of Directors
| Name | Start Date | |
| President | ||
| Beth Anne Tingley-Pigge | Bethanne.Tingley-pigge@cignahealthcare.com | November 2024 |
| Secretary | ||
| Lindsey Sinn | linzmsinn@gmail.com | July 2023 |
| Treasurer | ||
| Kathleen Meardon | kmeardon@meardonfinancial.com | July 2022 |
| Grant Coordinator | ||
| Lucy Wibbenmeyer | Lucy-wibbenmeyer@uiowa.edu | November 2024 |
| Members | ||
| Kyle Taylor | ktsafeplace@gmail.com | April 2025 |
| Mark Harris | mark-harris@uiowa.edu | May 2025 |
| Laura Taylor | lbtaylor1803@gmail.com | May 2025 |
| Steven Steine | Seven-steine@uiowa.edu | May 2025 |
| Roxanne Erdahl | roxanne@erdahlcoaching.com | August 2025 |
Leadership Team
Beth Anne Tingley-Pigge – President
Lindsey Sinn – Secretary
Kathleen W Meardon – Treasurer
Kyle Taylor- Board Member – Fundraising
Lucy Wibbenmeyer-Board Member – Grant Writing
