About Us

Milestones

• Over 116 families (and over 227 children) have lived at BARN. Some have completed their action plans; others are just beginning their stay and working towards completing their own action goals.
• Of the moms that successfully complete the program, 96% of those go on to permanent housing.

More Facts About BARN

Barn residents who have successfully completed our program leave BARN employed and with monthly incomes that are significantly higher than when they entered the program.

• 43 Life Skills classes are held each year
• All residents have access to special services (some for the first time) such as: mental health counseling, substance abuse services, assessments, testing, rehabilitative services, family counseling, anger management, developing healthy relationships, communications skills, and parenting skills.
• The average income of our clients entering the program is $937 per month. Our exiting client income average is $1,720 per month.

Board Members

• William (Bill) Daffan, President
• Sister Cecilia Dwyer, OSB, Vice President
• Ed Spall, Finance Committee Chair
• Diane Bennett, Fundraising Chair 
• Richard Ratcliffe, Building and Grounds 
• Thomas Dougher, Building and Grounds
• Sister Henry Marie Zimmermann, OSB, Secretary
• Sister Patricia Anne Driscoll, OSB 
• Lovey Hammel
• Sister Andrea Verchuck, OSB, Board Member Emeritus
• Jay Eidson, Board Member Emeritus
• Rita Ten Broeck
• Randal Murch, Board Member Emeritus

Staff

• Colin Davis, MSW - Executive Director
• Susan Izenour - Accounts & Benefits Manager
• Fadumo Ahmed, MSW - Case Manager 
• Becky Goodman - Community Resources Coordinator
• Marianne Racca - Grants Writer
• Katherine Goodman - Administrative Assistant
• Paige Smith - Client Services Associate