Hope Haven, Inc.

Hope Haven, Inc. Hope Haven - Therapeutic Community that provides a foundation of recovery for individuals & families.

Hope Haven was founded in 1976 by Arietta Black and Alice Trotter. Concerned with the lack of resources for women in early recovery from alcoholism, they went door to door gathering signatures of support, which they leveraged into a grant from Lance, Inc. Hope Haven used those funds to open its first home, serving five women seeking to rebuild their lives on a solid foundation of recovery. Today,

Hope Haven is a licensed Therapeutic Community, which is a national best practice for the treatment of Substance Use Disorder. We serve more than 300 men, women, and children annually, including individual men and women, single moms with kids, single dads with kids, and intact families. Residents complete our long term program that consists of individual and group counseling, workforce development, job readiness, medical care, housing placement assistance, and more, preparing them for healthy independent living.

Meet our first Next Level Hope chef team!Chef Chayil Johnson and Chef Kenneth Williams are pairing up to bring the heat ...
04/23/2026

Meet our first Next Level Hope chef team!

Chef Chayil Johnson and Chef Kenneth Williams are pairing up to bring the heat to Next Level Hope on May 15 as they create their take on a homemade meal. Learn a little more about these two talented chefs, and why they’re excited to join us:

is the Executive Chef of in uptown Charlotte and an adjunct Culinary Instructor at , where he also earned his degree in Culinary Arts and Foodservice Entrepreneurship. Originally from Laplace, Louisiana, Chef Chayil brings deep roots and serious skill to the kitchen. He’s joining us because of the special connection between Community Matters Cafe and Hope Haven, and because great food is even better when it’s for a great cause.

Chef Kenneth Williams is the Executive Chef and Owner of and a high school culinary instructor who pours his heart into mentoring the next generation of chefs. When he’s not crafting elevated dining experiences, he’s training for the Chicago Marathon. For Chef Kenneth, this event is about connection, storytelling, and showing up for something meaningful.

We can’t wait to see what they create together. Tickets are available now at the link in our bio!

What if your next role could advance your career and strengthen an entire sector?We’re searching for a Managing Director...
03/27/2026

What if your next role could advance your career and strengthen an entire sector?

We’re searching for a Managing Director to lead The Forum, a workforce development hub serving frontline professionals, mid-level managers, supervisors, and nonprofit practitioners in Charlotte, NC. This is a rare opportunity to shape how nonprofit and human services professionals are trained, supported, and developed across our community.

You’ll bring your clinical expertise, facilitation skills, and operational leadership to a role grounded in Hope Haven’s mission of recovery, resilience, and building healthy independent lives.

We’re looking for a master’s-prepared, licensed social worker with 6-8 years of experience who’s ready to lead with purpose.

See the full job description and apply at the link in our bio!

Strengthen your leadership voice and deepen your understanding of how nonprofit organizations truly operate in this imme...
03/17/2026

Strengthen your leadership voice and deepen your understanding of how nonprofit organizations truly operate in this immersive four-session program. Designed for nonprofit professionals who want to grow their leadership skills—whether or not leadership is in their job title—this series explores communication styles, ethical leadership, nonprofit financials, and the core elements of effective management. Participants leave with actionable insights, a clearer sense of their leadership identity, and practical strategies they can apply immediately in their roles.

Join us at the Forum Wednesdays 4/22, 4/29/, 5/6, and 5/15.
Sign up today at www.TheForumAtHopeHaven.org/classes!

We’re cooking up an exciting new event this spring!Introducing Next Level Hope, our first annual culinary competition in...
03/13/2026

We’re cooking up an exciting new event this spring!

Introducing Next Level Hope, our first annual culinary competition inspired by the hit tv show Next Level Chef. On Friday, May 15, we’re bringing together some of your favorite Charlotte chefs and food creators for a night of friendly competition in support of our mission to help individuals and families move beyond cycles of addiction, homelessness, and instability.

Chef teams will collaborate to create their own take on a “homemade meal” while a panel of Charlotte celebrity judges taste and score the bites. Guests will also weigh in after sampling what each team has to offer, voting for their favorite to determine the winners. 🏆️

More details coming soon, including chef participants, judges, and ticket information!

For rising nonprofit changemakers ready to deepen their leadership practice, this new four session series led by Elizabe...
03/12/2026

For rising nonprofit changemakers ready to deepen their leadership practice, this new four session series led by Elizabeth Kurtz , Executive Director of , blends real world tools with values driven frameworks to help you understand what it truly takes to lead a mission driven organization.

Across four interactive sessions, participants explore communication styles, ethical decision making, nonprofit financials, and effective management strategies—all designed to help new leaders show up with authenticity, clarity, and purpose.

If you're an emerging leader looking to grow your confidence, sharpen your skills, and build meaningful connections in the sector, this series was built for you.

Join us at the Forum Wednesdays 4/22, 4/29/, 5/6, and 5/15.
Sign up today at www.TheForumAtHopeHaven.org/classes!

Register at www.TheForumAtHopeHaven.org!Barbara Thomas as the director of The Forum is one of the program’s primary trai...
03/11/2026

Register at www.TheForumAtHopeHaven.org!

Barbara Thomas as the director of The Forum is one of the program’s primary trainers.
With years of experience in non-profits as Director of Dove’s Nest, at Charlotte Rescue
Mission, and Director of Services at Urban Ministry Center (now Roof Above) and in
private practice at the Counseling Center at Charlotte, Barbara uses her experience to
highlight the practical application of all concepts taught in class. Sign up today!

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Are you an emerging leader in the nonprofit sector? This new four session series led by Elizabeth Kurtz , Executive Dire...
03/10/2026

Are you an emerging leader in the nonprofit sector? This new four session series led by Elizabeth Kurtz , Executive Director of , will help you sharpen your leadership skills and understand the "business" of nonprofits.
Pack your leadership toolkit with:
✔ Communication & leadership styles
✔ Ethical decision making & storytelling
✔ Nonprofit financial fundamentals
✔ Real world management strategies

Walk away with actionable insights and a stronger sense of your leadership identity, ready to create real impact in your organization.

Join us at the Forum Wednesdays 4/22, 4/29/, 5/6, and 5/15.
Sign up today at www.TheForumAtHopeHaven.org/classes!

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Charlotte, NC

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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