Fair Haven Foundation

06/16/2026

The positive effect that a delicious meal, homecooked and offered freely, has on someone at the end of a long day cannot be understated. One the very best ways for you to step into a window of hope with our guests is by providing a meal at Ada's Place. Families tell us that these meals mean so much to them!

The process is simple: Show up with your group of friends, family, co-workers, church family, or any other social group, show love to our guests by feeding them dinner that you either bring with you or cook here, and leave the families feeling cared for, encouraged, and well fed!

There are plenty of opportunities coming up to provide a meal here, and you can get all the details about providing a meal at the 🔗 in our profile.

06/15/2026

Are you simplifying items in your home? In preparation for the 2026 Parisian Market October 2-3, we are seeking gently-enjoyed decorative items, glassware, dinnerware, art, lamps, seasonal decor, upholstered furniture, and quality costume, vintage, or fine jewelry.

Consider donating to make a difference for seriously-ill patients and their families.
Drop-off and limited pickup also available. All items are eligible for a tax deduction, and drop-off or limited pickup is available. Contact Cathy through our Parisian Market webpage, fairhavenfoundation.org/event/parisian-market-2026, to discuss your items for donation.

06/12/2026

With prep for this year's Parisian Market in full swing, we are highlighting some of the folks who serve behind the scenes to make this event special and meaningful for those who attend and for the guests who ultimately benefit from the

Meet Terri, who is part of the team bringing the Parisian Market to life!

"I love this mission, I like that it is a local foundation, and the lodging and spiritual support Fair Haven provides is so needed in our community. I support and promote the Parisian Market for all those reasons; plus it is so beautifully presented thanks to those creative designers."

"I’ve met such nice people there and made new friends…one of the reasons I volunteer with Fair Haven! I’ve been involved for enough years now to see the exciting progress and growth that Fair Haven has experienced."

Thank you Terri and all those who put this unique event together! Fair Haven's Parisian Market is October 2-3 and serves as a unique way for the public to support families experiencing a tough medical journey far from home. Get more info on tickets, merchandise donations, and family or business sponsorships at fairhavenfoundation.org/event/parisian-market-2026.

06/11/2026

Angel does not complicate things when she talks about her marriage. “I like my husband,” she says. “I wouldn’t give him back for nothing.”

For 30 years, that simple truth has shaped everything. John worked hard providing for his family. He spent the last 15 years as a truck driver, often gone for weeks at a time. Angel held things together at home, raising their three children and managing everything else.

It was a quiet kind of love. No chaos. No drama. Just consistency.

Then one morning, everything changed. John didn’t answer his phone.

Read the rest of John and Angel's incredible story, including how Angel found a community of encouragement more than a 1,000 miles from home during her 5-month stay at Fair Haven, at https://fairhavenfoundation.org/story/standing-by-her-man/

06/09/2026

We are celebrating this incredible moment last week when Fair Haven guest Dale Conner was able to meet his stem cell donor in person! What an incredible connection made possible by the great team over at IU Health. What a great community to be a part of here!

Grant Mooney said the day he donated his stem cells was the best day of his life. He didn’t know at the time there were more celebrations to follow.

06/04/2026

Rueben has faced cancer more than once, and he talks about it with a steady, grounded confidence that comes from years of choosing faith while walking through the unknown.

“I never believed I was done. Even when I heard the word cancer, I never thought that was the end of my story,” he said. “God is good, all the time. If He brought me to it, He’s going to bring me through it.”

After being diagnosed with prostate cancer, Rueben was facing surgery at the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center in Indianapolis, more than 100 miles from his home in Robinson, Illinois. He and his wife Chelsey and their three children planned to travel together as a family. But the obstacles were overwhelming.

“We didn’t even know how we were going to get there,” Rueben said. “Rides were falling through, insurance wasn’t confirmed until the morning we were supposed to leave. It felt like everything was breaking down.”

Read the rest of Rueben's story of faith and perseverance, including how God came through for them at every step of the journey and what his kids had to say about staying at Ada's Place at Fair Haven, at https://fairhavenfoundation.org/story/still-carrying-us-through/

06/02/2026

Your generosity and partnership made a real difference for patients and families last month. Check out these numbers to see who found hope at Fair Haven in the month of May:

- 102 different families, including 39 brand-new families, stayed with Fair Haven during a difficult medical journey

- Those 102 families totaled 756 nights of stay across all Fair Haven environments (Ada’s Place, apartments, hotel program, and Nancy’s Place)

- Patients and families from 12 different states found a home away from home

- Hoosier hospitality was on display, serving guests from 38 of Indiana’s 92 counties

To all those who partnered with us last month to provide a refuge in the storm for families experiencing a medical crisis far from home, thank you! To donate or find out more information about Fair Haven go to fairhavenfoundation.org.

05/28/2026

For most of her life, Paula kept moving.

As a truck driver, long days were normal. Twelve to fourteen hours behind the wheel, pushing through fatigue, getting the job done. But over time, something started to shift. The exhaustion felt different. Heavier. Walking from the couch to the kitchen left her out of breath. Even small, everyday movements became difficult.

Her daughter noticed first. Worried about diabetes because of their family history, she urged Paula to get checked. Paula agreed, expecting something manageable.

Instead, just days after her appointment, the call came. Her hemoglobin was dangerously low. She needed to go to the emergency room immediately and was told not to drive herself.

Read the rest of Paula's miraculous journey through not one but TWO bone marrow transplants at https://fairhavenfoundation.org/story/a-second-chance-at-healing/

Franciscan Health

05/27/2026

STAFFING UPDATE: Today marks the last day at Fair Haven for Emily Alfs, our Operations Manager since 2021. We are grateful for the influence she has had on so many here at Fair Haven, and we wish her all the best as she starts a new chapter of life in Florida!

Read below for a note from Emily and a note from Amanda Milner, Fair Haven's Founder & Executive Director:

A note from Amanda:

"It's with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Emily as she and her husband Zach start a new chapter of their lives in Florida! Emily has served on staff at Fair Haven as an Operations Manager since Ada's Place opened in 2021. Over the past 5 years, so many of our guests have been welcomed by her friendly face and blessed by her kindness and compassion! She has been such an incredible part of the operations team that works so hard to keep our facility clean and beautiful and ready to welcome hundreds of families each year. We will miss her dearly! Join us in praying for Emily and Zach as they begin this new season! Be sure to comment here to share your love and your memories!"

A note from Emily:

"It has been an honor and a privilege to serve our guests for nearly 5 years. Working for Fair Haven Foundation has fundamentally changed who I am today. Every guest who has walked through our door has left a profound and lasting mark on my heart, and I will carry each of their stories with me forever.

Thank you for the countless moments that reminded me of the strength of human connection. While this chapter is coming to a close for me, the mission of Fair Haven will continue to change lives, provide comfort, and bring hope to families for years to come!

With great love and gratitude,

Emily"

05/26/2026

Did you know that you can support Fair Haven by shopping from our wish lists from Amazon, Target, and Walmart? Shop online and it will ship directly to us! Help keep our kitchen, pantry, laundry room, and storage shelves stocked with needed items for guests and their families! You can support Fair Haven's mission from your phone or computer, what a win!

To see the wish lists, go to https://fairhavenfoundation.org/make-it-a-home/