California Womens Recovery Inc
OUR STORY
Since 2005, The Lynn House has provided a safe, structured, and sober home-like environment for women ready to reclaim their lives. Our mission is to guide each resident in restoring her physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being, while equipping her with the tools needed to build a purposeful, independent future.
How We Champion Lasting Recovery:
- Removing Barriers to Entry: To ensure a stress-free start to healing, new residents receive their first 30 days entirely free of charge.
- Fostering Accountability: Residents actively manage daily household operations, including meal preparation and housekeeping, which builds essential life skills and creates lifelong community bonds.
- Long-Term Stability: After the initial phase, women can extend their stay for up to six months at a nominal fee, providing a secure foundation as they transition back into society.
- Our Impact Goal: To empower every woman to embrace her independence, build unshakeable confidence, and forge a brighter, sober tomorrow
Mission Statement
Providing women a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment enabling them to reclaim their dignity, restore their health, and return to a happy and productive life.
Background Statement
Established in 2005, The Lynn House has steadfastly provided a safe, supportive, home-like environment free from alcohol and drugs. Our mission is clear: to guide every woman in reclaiming her dignity, restoring herself physically, emotionally, spiritually, and socially, and equipping her with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to forge a purposeful, sober and productive life.
Impact Statement
Stepping into The Lynn House is a brave and life-changing experience.
Here, residents actively engage in daily tasks such as meal preparation and housekeeping. This shared responsibility not only fosters practical skills but also strengthens community bonds.
New residents begin their first thirty days at The Lynn House free of charge, which offers a supportive start to their journey towards recovery. After this initial period, they can extend their stay for up to six months at a nominal fee.
Our goal is to empower every woman to embrace independence and build confidence, paving the way for a brighter future together.
Needs Statement
The Lynn House thrives because of the unwavering generosity of our donors. Every bit of your support goes directly to fostering a healing and supportive environment for the women we serve. Except for one administrative staff position, everyone involved with The Lynn House volunteers their time and resources.
Here's the impact of your donations:
$50 - Supports one woman for one day
$100 - Feeds 15 women for 3 days
$250 - Supports 5 women for one day
$500 - Pays for one month of transportation
$1,000 - Provides food for one month
$5,000 - Covers one year of house utility bills
$10,000 - Supports 6 women for 30 days
Geographic Areas Served
Nationally
Dominantly serving in California
Top Three Populations Served
- All Populations
- Homeless Individuals
- People with Disabilities
Statement from the CEO/Executive Director
Our focus is, "A hand up, Not a hand out"
At The Lynn House, we believe that every woman deserves the opportunity to begin again. No matter her past or the challenges she has faced, every woman who walks through our doors is met with compassion, dignity, and the unwavering belief that lasting recovery is possible.
Recovery is about so much more than overcoming addiction. It is about restoring hope, rebuilding families, rediscovering self-worth, and creating a future filled with purpose. Every day, we have the privilege of witnessing women find their strength, heal from their past, and begin building lives they never thought possible.
What makes The Lynn House truly special is the community we have built together. We provide more than a safe place to live, we provide encouragement, accountability, guidance, and a sense of belonging. Here, women are reminded that they are not defined by their mistakes but by their resilience, courage, and limitless potential.
None of this would be possible without the generosity of our donors, volunteers, community partners, and supporters who believe in our mission. Your investment in The Lynn House is an investment in hope, healing, and second chances. Together, we are changing lives, strengthening families, and creating a lasting impact that reaches far beyond the walls of our home.
Thank you for believing, as we do, that every woman deserves the opportunity to recover, rebuild, and thrive.
CONTACT
California Womens Recovery Inc
1590 ADAMS AVE
4127
Costa Mesa, CA 92628-4625
ELLEN KAY DORAN-COSTNER
Phone: 9099573867