Meet the Team
Why us? Why now?
Treasurer
Meredith Topmiller
Meredith has been sober for several years and works at embodying resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Having triumphed over many personal challenges, she brings forth a powerful story of overcoming addiction and rebuilding her life.
She has made the decision to embrace sobriety, marking a turning point in her journey and encourages people with similar battles. She understands the complexities of addiction and homelessness, offering empathy and encouragement to her peers.
In the community, she continues to advocate for awareness and support of suffering individuals, sharing her story to inspire positive change in the community. She embodies the values of perseverance and hope, proving that with determination and the right support, anyone can rebuid their life.
Meredith is a miracle.
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Secretary/Director of Development
Britt Schroeder
Britt has worked for and volunteered for our local homeless shelters for a few years now, making her well aware of our immediate need for not only shelters for human souls, but their furry family that they just can't give up, especially knowing that their pets happiness and safety can not be promised.
Britt's empathetic soul has lovingly lead her to us. Her compassionate leadership role in every aspect of her life is fueled by her desire for a hopeful future of success and inclusion for all living beings.
In the community she continues to strive in bringing diverse groups together for awareness through fundraising and events.. Her upbeat spirt and loving soul carry a joy that is contagious.
Britt is a miracle.
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Founder/CEO
Amanda Lou Collins
Amanda has been sober for several years and is certain that without the help and grace of so many others, her life would look completely different.
"It's only by the grace of a higher power that I am alive today. I have been blessed with the empathy, compassion and unconditional love by more strangers than I could have ever imagined. I was offered a hand up, and when I was ready, accepted it. Life is different today. I work a daily 12 step program which not only keeps me sober, but continues to bring miracles into my life. Human miracles.
If I can get sober and change my life, perhaps you can too."
She was inspired to open the shelter while living in Colorado Springs for a while. "There were homeless people everywhere, on every corner and most of them had pets. The city took the initiative for a solution and the results speak for themselves, Its a win for every side of the situation."
In the community, Amanda shares her experience, strength and hope with those who might relate. "If just ONE person can find the kind of peace-filled life that I now live, I will consider myself successful."
Amanda Lou is a miracle.
Hey There
We are so excited to have you visit our site. We are looking for big hearted humans like yourself to help us make a difference in our local Ohio communities.
Why Who Rescued Who?
Everyone has their personal circumstance for being homeless. In my 54 years on this planet, I spent about 30 of them drunk and in despair. Alcoholism took me to a place of darkness that I wasn't even aware existed. I went from managing an office, making $85,000 a year to living in a one room efficiency apartment above a garage. I had lost everything and just about everyone, including my own life when I decided I could not control this disease on my own. Yes, disease. When I heard those words together for the first time it literally blew my mind. My entire adult life I thought (and had been told) that I was a sinner/failure that just couldn't get it right. It was instilled in me that if I only tried harder I would be cured. It turns out that I am not a sinner, or a failure. I am a sick individual that needed help.
When I became willing to turn my life over to a power greater than myself I began to change. Life suddenly had color and meaning again. For the first time in years, after working a thorough, open minded and honest 12 step program things began to look promising.
I cannot express my gratitude enough for the amazing people along my journey towards recovery. I'm not sure why, but they believed in me when I couldn't.
We believe in you.
We are well aware that the majority of people struggling with homelessness refuse to get help because they do not want to abandon their beloved pet. The shelters are currently at max capacity.
It was in recovery that I learned that I can not do it alone, nor do I have to. On my path to recovery I have met many people just like me. Good hearted but broken. Not only broken but in many cases, destroyed. This disease is horrifying.
Homelessness is horrifying.
However there is a way out of this hole, this despair.
I certainly can't keep what I've been so amazingly and freely given if I don't give it away to someone else.
Please join us in our desire to change the world, one soul and one community at a time.
Amanda Lou Collins, Founder & CEO
