Year: 2015

Please join us for our House Dedication of the Jean Donovan House May 31 from 5 – 7 pm at 2005 Mills Ave. This includes a potluck, so bring a dish to share as we enjoy the bounty of spring and celebrate this next chapter of life at Lydia’s House. And meet the woman behind the success of the Jean Donovan House renovation, Sandra Kelley! Sandra has been a faithful volunteer since before Lydia’s House opened its doors to guests last year. She and her husband Cameron put countless hours into the renovation of that house, and their professional expertise

A big congrats is in order for members of the Lydia’s House Community who ran the Flying Pig half-marathon this month! Proudly wearing Lydia’s House colors were… Aliza… Andrea… and Grace! Along for the ride, their supporters passed out oranges and tissues, cheered with enthusiasm, and were thoroughly impressed by the awesome power of the runners that flew by. It was a good reminder that we are all, as Elizabeth would say, CAPABLE! Way to go!  

Grace, Mercy, Love, Heartbreak, Change: Our First Year of Life Together Mary Ellen Mitchell It’s a Sunday night in Lent, and I walk into the Lydia’s House living room to hear Grace Marshall playing “The Wondrous Cross” on the guitar and all of the regulars singing along. Singing together tonight is followed by a reflection on the theme of the day: mercy. “What’s mercy?” asks our newest guest, watching her roving 11-month-old out of the corner of her eye. “Mercy,” I respond, “is when you don’t suffer the consequences of what you deserve. It’s the outcome of grace.” All around

Work on the Jean Donovan House is well underway, and we’re excited to open our doors on May 31 to expand our capacity, house additional resident volunteers, and serve more women in need. The property of 2005 Mills Ave was purchased last fall, thanks in part to generous donations from both Marge and Bill Dejonckheere and Christ Church Cathedral. When we first toured our new home, it was, well, an absolute mess! Last November, our friends from the Floral House (a young adult intentional community of the Episcopal Diocese) and Xavier University took on the monumental task of clearing the

One of our Associate Volunteers, Janet comes to us through the Ignatian Volunteer Corps, a great organization that pairs volunteers with local non-profits. We couldn’t be luckier than to be paired with Janet! Every Thursday she can be found hard at work, having quickly mastered the ins and outs of life here. Even knee surgery and jury duty could not keep her away for long. She keeps us organized in our office, clean and tidy in our living space, and is a trustworthy presence to guests and staff alike! Not to mention, everyone has second and third helpings whenever Janet