Heart Haven Home Inc
About Heart Haven Home Inc
Heart Haven Home gives veterans facing housing insecurity a place that is safe, affordable, and built for actual day-to-day life. That matters especially for seniors, who can find housing hardest to secure, and for people in recovery who need stability as much as shelter. If you care about keeping people housed and connected, this is the kind of work that meets a real need close to home.
What sets Heart Haven Home apart is the emphasis on shared housing that still feels human. Residents are not just placed in a unit, they are part of close-knit communities that offer belonging, support, and access to resources.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Shared housing solutions
Provides safe, comfortable, affordable shared housing for veterans, seniors, and those in recovery.
Community building
Creates close-knit shared housing communities that provide belonging, support, and stability.
Resource connection and support
Connects residents with essential resources and support services to help them thrive.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Our mission at Heart Haven Home is simple yet profound, to improve the lives of veterans facing housing insecurity. We are dedicated to offering a helping hand to those who have served our country, especially seniors for whom finding suitable housing is a challenge.
Who they serve
Veterans facing housing insecurity, especially seniors, along with seniors and people in recovery who need safe and affordable housing.
How your donation helps
- Household furniture
- Household goods
- Bedding
- Tools
- Maintenance
- Mental health resources and support
- Community development
- Access to vital resources and services
Our story
Heart Haven Home began when Larry Gill and Marishka Pilch saw a need that was hard to ignore, veterans, especially in their senior years, were facing housing insecurity. From that realization, the organization grew into a shared housing model meant to offer safe, comfortable, affordable homes and a stronger sense of belonging for the people it serves.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Heart Haven Home Inc’s services.
People who need a warm, comfortable place to live are invited to contact Heart Haven Home. The organization is accepting applications for its housing opportunities.
In their words
Our mission at Heart Haven Home is simple yet profound, to improve the lives of veterans facing housing insecurity.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Heart Haven Home Inc has shared.
Current needs
- Homeowners in Idaho and Washington State willing to rent or sell properties to Heart Haven Home
- New or gently used household goods
- Volunteers
- Sponsors
In the news
Articles featuring Heart Haven Home Inc from the Love What You Fund newsroom.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
Who does Heart Haven Home serve?
Heart Haven Home serves veterans facing housing insecurity, especially seniors, and it also provides housing for seniors and people in recovery.
What kind of housing does Heart Haven Home provide?
It provides safe, comfortable, affordable shared housing units.
What support do residents receive?
Residents can access resources, emotional support, and opportunities for social connection within close-knit housing communities.
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