The mission of The Edna House is to give women an opportunity to recover from alcohol and drug addiction by providing a safe, sober place to live and to learn life skills to maintain 12-step-based sobriety throughout their lifetime.

With the community’s help, we completed a massive renovation this year. We enhanced our beloved Edna House for our women and organization's safety, support, and dignity. We also expanded by converting the former school building into The Edna House Residence and Education Center. This brick-and-mortar testament is what sets The Edna House apart, and your attendance this evening and financial donations help us provide the following:

Long-term sober living in a supportive community. The Edna House lets women stay in a safe, sober residence long-term. We’re not tied to insurance limits. Our goal is a lifetime of sobriety.

Empowering women to save themselves. Women who come to The Edna House have frequently been through other recovery programs. Here, they find more because they need more. We use the research-supported and nationally recognized 12-Step Program.

Learning from women who have succeeded. We listen to our alumnae – the women who have already successfully completed our program. We have more than 300 active alumnae who help the women by sponsoring, providing rides, and working our fundraisers. The president of our Alumnae Association is a voting member of our Board of Directors.

No labels, no stigma. The women at The Edna House are incredibly strong. And they want to live sober lives and be reunited with family. A survey we commissioned with Case Western Reserve University students showed 99% of our alumnae re-established positive family relations during or after their stay here. We believe returning a grandmother, mother, aunt, or sister to their family is priceless.

The Edna House St. Patrick's Day Celebration

March 15, 2025