In 2008, a group of women in the recovery community were recruited to discuss how they could better assist women suffering from substance abuse disorder. The group quickly identified the need for long term, gender specific recovery residences.
In 2009, after working nine years in local treatment centers, a member of the original group of women opened the doors of her home providing eight beds to women in recovery. Within a month, Homestead had their first resident and the dream of many became a reality. Soon after a Board of Directors was recruited and Homestead Women’s Recovery, Inc. became incorporated and received its 501(c)3 status from the State of Georgia.
In 2014, through the generosity of many individuals Homestead acquired property and a new 12 bed facility was constructed. Since then over 140 women have completed Homesteads 12 month program. Over the years, we continue to receive generous donations of bedding, supplies, furniture and items to make the facility and grounds more therapeutic, useful and beautiful for our residents.
Homestead Timeline
2008: “The Dream” A group of professional women identifies the need for a recovery residence for women.
2009: “The Dream Initiator“ Sandy Lyndon secures the rental of her family home, thus the name Homestead.
2009: “The Dream Makers” Volunteers update rental house for eight residents; Board of Directors recruited.
2009: “The Dream is a Reality” First residents admitted in April; Homestead approved by THOR (Transition Housing Offender Reentry).
2011:“The Dream Continues”
2011: Homestead receives Georgia Incorporation and IRS-approved 501(c3) status.
2013: Construction begins on new residence to house twelve women.
2014: New residence completed and residents move in.
2015: Approved by GARR (Georgia Association of Recovery Residences).
2016: Business Manager hired.
2018: All Policies, Procedures, and Bylaws updated and published.
2019: Ten year celebration! Our founder, Sandy Lyndon, presented the first annual Recovery Advocate Award underscoring our leadership and positive impact within the recovery community.
2020: Sandy Lyndon retires in October after 30+ years in the recovery field, but her dream continues.
2021: Homestead’s 200th resident enters in January.
2023: “The Dream Evolves”
2024: First 5K Recovery Run held to raise funds for Homestead Women’s Recovery.
2025: Georgia Opioid Abatement Trust Grant awarded to Homestead to create a Transitional Program for our graduates – “The Exit Program.”
2026: Homestead has its 100th graduate in February.
Our History
In 2009, after working nine years in local treatment centers, a member of the original group of women opened the doors of her home providing eight beds to women in recovery. Within a month, Homestead had their first resident and the dream of many became a reality. Soon after a Board of Directors was recruited and Homestead Women’s Recovery, Inc. became incorporated and received its 501(c)3 status from the State of Georgia.
In 2014, through the generosity of many individuals Homestead acquired property and a new 12 bed facility was constructed. Since then over 140 women have completed Homesteads 12 month program. Over the years, we continue to receive generous donations of bedding, supplies, furniture and items to make the facility and grounds more therapeutic, useful and beautiful for our residents.
Homestead Timeline
2008: “The Dream”
A group of professional women identifies the need for a recovery residence for women.
2009: “The Dream Initiator“
Sandy Lyndon secures the rental of her family home, thus the name Homestead.
2009: “The Dream Makers”
Volunteers update rental house for eight residents;
Board of Directors recruited.
2009: “The Dream is a Reality”
First residents admitted in April;
Homestead approved by THOR (Transition Housing Offender Reentry).
2011: “The Dream Continues”
2011: Homestead receives Georgia Incorporation and IRS-approved 501(c3) status.
2013: Construction begins on new residence to house twelve women.
2014: New residence completed and residents move in.
2015: Approved by GARR (Georgia Association of Recovery Residences).
2016: Business Manager hired.
2018: All Policies, Procedures, and Bylaws updated and published.
2019: Ten year celebration! Our founder, Sandy Lyndon, presented the first annual Recovery Advocate Award underscoring our leadership and positive impact within the recovery community.
2020: Sandy Lyndon retires in October after 30+ years in the recovery field, but her dream continues.
2021: Homestead’s 200th resident enters in January.
2023: “The Dream Evolves”
2024: First 5K Recovery Run held to raise funds for Homestead Women’s Recovery.
2025: Georgia Opioid Abatement Trust Grant awarded to Homestead to create a Transitional Program for our graduates – “The Exit Program.”
2026: Homestead has its 100th graduate in February.
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