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Some stories begin quietly — not with a single dramatic moment, but with years of watching love practiced like a rhythm. REC Haven didn’t start when I filed paperwork or chose a name. It began when I was a little girl growing up in a home where compassion wasn’t taught — it was lived. My parents opened their doors and hearts to so many children over the years. Some stayed for a night. Some for a season. Some simply needed a warm meal or a safe place to breathe. Our home was f

Today is Giving Tuesday, and as I get ready to share our mission with the world, one moment keeps coming back to me over and over again. A 15-year-old girl sitting across from me, asking questions no child should ever have to ask. Not questions about friends or school or plans for the weekend. Not dreams for the future or typical teen worries. But questions that carried fear. Questions that were far too adult. Questions that told me, loud and clear, that the world had put mor

This is my son. He’s standing in a hospital room in a gown that’s three sizes too big, staring up at medical equipment he doesn’t understand, trusting the adults in the room to speak for him. To do right by him. To protect him. And in that moment, I’m reminded, again, why I’m building REC Haven Inc. You would think as a parent you walk into a doctor’s office and everything should feel safe and straightforward. You ask questions, you get answers, and everyone works together. B

Love Today. Strength Tomorrow. After months of prayer, planning, and persistence, REC Haven has officially received our 501(c)(3) nonprofit designation from the IRS! This incredible milestone means we can now accept tax-deductible donations and apply for grants that will help us bring our vision to life — creating a safe haven for children and families in our community. Our Mission REC Haven stands for Refuge, Encouragement, and Care. Our mission is simple yet powerful — to p