The History How did MeadowHaven come to be?  1996 - 1999 - The need for a transitional home for former members of abusive groups is realized through working with former members.  February - July, 1999 - The MeadowHaven facility is discovered, but has lain vacant and neglected since its former days as a nursing home.  It is not for sale.  The owner is contacted and is intrigued by the proposed use of the property.  He agrees to sell and fundraising efforts begin.  July - December, 1999 - The property is purchased and intensive renovations begin.  Sixty volunteers turn out for the first workday.  Three thirty-yard dumpsters are filled emptying the facility.  January 2000 - July, 2001 - Due to lack of funding, renovation efforts grind to a halt.  MeadowHaven is put on the market to sell, but funding comes through and renovation efforts are resumed with the granting of a building permit in July 2001.  August 2001 - June 2002 - Renovation efforts begin in earnest and MeadowHaven is slowly transformed.  Resident Counselors move into the building May 2002 and a grand opening is held in June.  September 2002 - MeadowHaven is open for business and the first residents move in.