Blog
Meet Our Staff: Elaine Schwartz
Elaine Schwartz, House Manager If we want different results, we need to do something different; that's what Mahala's Hope has been for me. It was the different piece I had been missing for many years. Being one of the first ten women here at Mahala's Hope, I was given another chance [...]
A Word From the Director Spring/Summer 2020
What an incredibly difficult time these past months have been for many of us and our loved ones. A time of uncertainty, feelings of fear, mixed messages, and the unknown of when it will end. Not knowing what our new normal will look like. It has been a time where we [...]
A Day for You
Mahala's Hope is offering a day of restoration for you to regain your center and reconnect with your sense of self. Let go of the business of life and join us for a peaceful day with the horses of Mahala's Hope!
A Successful Fundraiser
In November, we had a wonderful fundraising event featuring Charlie Berens. The evening was filled with laughter, community, and support for our mission. Thank you to all of our sponsors who made the event possible and to all those who were in attendance. A very special thank you goes out to the [...]
Equine Experiential Workshop with Marian University Women’s Lacrosse
Leadership: the act of guiding a group of people towards achieving a common goal. Great leadership is based upon trust, empathy, patience, and integrity – all things that horses respond to. Horses are extremely in tune with the energy and emotions of others, and often reflect it back in their own [...]
Volunteer Spotlight: Erin Flood
Erin Flood, Fitness and Fundraising Volunteer As Thanksgiving creeps closer, I find myself taking inventory of the many people that bless my life in abundant ways. The women of Mahala’s Hope, both staff and residents, are among the people that bless me in ways I never imagined. When I began volunteering [...]
Artist Corner: Catch Up on the Progress of Our New Art Studio!
Mahala's Hope is undergoing some exciting transformations! Here's a look at our soon-to-be art studio. This area will enhance the current art programming offered to the woman at Mahala’s Hope. This effort was led and financially supported by Shelly Stayer and her family and friends. Shelly realizes the benefits of art [...]
Stable Thoughts
Over the summer Mahala’s Hope welcomed it’s first leased equine colleague named Libby. She transitioned smoothly into her new herd and readily accepted the role as a nurturer companion. She is an extroverted thirteen year old Bay Paint Horse. Her love of exploration and play quickly bonded her to Prince and Gigi. The [...]
Meet Our Staff: Karen Simon
Karen Simon, Counselor Aide I am a Counselor Aide who has been employed at Mahala’s Hope since the Recovery Residence opened its doors for its first client October 2016. I have a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Marian University in Fond du Lac, and have over 18 years experience working [...]
A Word From the Director Fall/Winter 2019
As the days grow shorter, the leaves have fallen and our first snow has blanketed us. It is time to express my deepest gratitude and awe to Mother Nature and all her beauty. Some will say, “why now, when everything is brown, the trees are barren and we had snow in [...]
Carol’s Story
Former Mahala's Hope resident Carol shares how Mahala's Hope impacted her. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your journey, Carol! https://youtu.be/gi8nBmNVbZ0
National Recovery Month Event
Mark your calendars for September 21! Drug Free communities of Fond du Lac is hosting a great event to celebrate National Recovery Month. Find out more here.