Havel Happenings

08/19/2025

This week we are working on installing some new stairs at The Rolla House-Official !

08/13/2025

👏 Good Help is Hard to Find — But We Found It

Anyone who's ever started something from the ground up knows:
finding people who show up, follow through, and take pride in the work is rare.

That’s why we’re incredibly grateful for our newest contractor — a true professional who's been going above and beyond to bring our vision to life.

From showing up early to leaving the site cleaner than he found it, this guy is the real deal.
He doesn’t just do the job — he cares about what we’re building and the people we’re building it for.

At Havel Happenings, we believe that how something is built matters just as much as what we’re building.
And this partnership is proof that excellence still exists in the trades.

💪 If you know a contractor who gives their best every day — tag them or shout them out below.
We need more like this.

07/28/2025

Love doesn’t always show up in big speeches. Sometimes, it shows up as popsicles in a park.

Last Saturday, we met a group of compassionate people who were handing out clothes, food, and kindness to those experiencing homelessness here in Rolla.

They do this every other Saturday — no cameras, no agenda, just consistency and care.

We were grateful to join them.
And when we showed up with popsicles… you should’ve seen the smiles.

It reminded me that dignity starts small.
It can look like clean socks. Cold water. A sweet treat on a hot day.

At The Rolla House, we talk a lot about structure, recovery, and rebuilding lives. But days like this remind us — it all begins with showing up.

Not just once.
But again and again.

07/23/2025

This is the Reading Room.

It’s not fancy.
It’s not loud.
It’s just peaceful.

At The Rolla House, this little room means more than books on a shelf.

It’s a place to breathe. To think. To feel safe while figuring out the next step.

We built it with intention—and with love—
and we hope it brings calmness and healing to every woman who walks through this door.

If you are local and have books you would like to donate to the reading room at the Rolla House please reach out. We are also making a children's section so that on days when family comes to visit a mother can have the opportunity to sit and read with their child.

If you’ve supported us—thank you.

07/22/2025

🏡 Help Us Finish What We Started

At The Rolla House, we’re not just renovating a building—we’re building a safe, structured home where recovery is respected, redemption is possible, and community can truly begin.

We’ve come this far through grit, grace, and generosity. Now we’re asking for your help to cross the finish line.

👉 Your donation supports:

Beds, safety upgrades, and living essentials for women in recovery

Utilities and repairs to meet state housing standards

The foundation of a model we hope to replicate in other towns

Every dollar counts. Every share helps.
If you believe in second chances, this is your moment to act.

🙏 Donate here:
https://gofund.me/0a3767ac

The Rolla House is more than a home—it’s a second chance. Fo… The Rolla House needs your support for Help Support The Rolla House: A Haven For Healing

07/22/2025

🌱 Small Actions. Big Shifts.

At Havel Happenings, we believe real change doesn’t always start with a spotlight—it starts with someone quietly deciding: “I want better.”

Better habits.
Better support.
Better systems.
Better outcomes.

Whether you're rebuilding after loss, rising from addiction, or stepping into leadership for the first time—you deserve a framework that honors both your story and your strength.

We’re building that together—through community, structure, and purpose-driven action.

🛠️ Want to get involved? Volunteer, collaborate, or simply follow along.
➡ Visit www.therollahouse.com to learn more.

07/17/2025

Many of you have seen our posts about The Rolla House-Official and what we are doing over there. We would LOVE for yall to give that page a follow and share with your friends! ❤️

The Rolla House LLC
More than a sober living home—The Rolla House is a launching pad for women rebuilding their lives. Founded by James and Nikki Havel, we provide a structured, faith-rooted environment grounded in Rescue, Redemption, and Recovery.

07/16/2025

🏠 Big News for The Rolla House 🏠

We’ve made an important decision — one rooted in both community need and divine timing.

While The Rolla House was originally launched with the intention of serving men in recovery, we’ve come to realize there’s already a strong men’s house here in Rolla. Rather than duplicate efforts, we’re shifting course.

The Rolla House will now become a recovery sanctuary for women.

This change was affirmed in the most unexpected place — a conversation at the hair salon. I met an incredible woman who’s walking her own path of recovery, right alongside her daughter. Their story reminded me that women in this fight often carry double the weight and half the support. That has to change.

That moment sealed it: there are women in our community who need this space. A home. A place to land, heal, and rise again — with dignity, structure, and sisterhood.

So we’re stepping up.

Our mission stays the same: structure, dignity, and second chances — but now with a renewed focus on supporting women ready to rebuild.

We’re still getting everything in place, but I wanted to share the heart behind the shift. The Rolla House is growing into exactly what it’s meant to be.

Thanks for being part of this with us. ❤️

Donate: https://gofund.me/f1e5d3b6
Visit: www.therollahouse.com