Community celebrates opening of new supportive housing for women in recovery

Douglas County, Kansas Website

Published May 30, 2025

About 50 community members gathered on May 28 to celebrate Cardinal Housing Network, a new nonprofit dedicated to providing safe, supportive housing for women in recovery in Douglas County. The organization offers educational programming, access to in-home and community-based recovery groups, and supplemental care coordination — creating a vital resource for women on their healing journey.

Founded and led by program director Hannah Bolton, Cardinal Housing Network is a tribute to her late brother, Sam, who lost his battle with substance use disorder in January 2021 at the age of 31. His legacy lives on through the organization, which is partially funded by the life insurance policy he left behind, along with contributions from the Douglas County behavioral health sales tax and additional financial support.

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