The New Model of Human Family

People adopt children, pets, and even trees — extending care and creating bonds that bring meaning and love into their lives.

But what about the adults who have fallen through the cracks — those over 18 who have no family, no safety net, and nowhere that truly feels like home?

That’s where Healing Havens comes in.Think of it as a way to unofficially adopt someone who needs support — not through paperwork, not through a government program, but through the most ancient system of all: human kindness.

No Paperwork. No Red Tape. Just Love.

You simply open your heart — and maybe your home — to someone in need.

A warm room, a shared meal, a few kind words can change a life forever.

And the beauty is: they adopt you too.

This is not one-sided charity; it’s a mutual exchange of care.

Your guest might cook, clean, help with projects, garden, or simply keep you company. In return, they receive stability, safety, and the sense of belonging that every soul needs to thrive.

It’s a win-win — a shared healing.

Imagine if every neighborhood had just one home doing this — the ripple effects would transform entire communities.

Fewer people alone. Fewer people lost. More homes filled with laughter, warmth, and purpose.

However long they stay, they’ll leave with a deeper sense of connection, renewed hope, and the comfort of knowing they are never truly alone — that they have a network of hearts they can return to whenever they need it.

And perhaps the most beautiful part? Many will go on to start their own Healing Haven, opening their hearts and doors to others, continuing the circle of love and belonging.

It’s not an organization. It’s not a system.

It’s humanity remembering what it means to care.

Because in the end, we’re all just waiting for the same thing —a place to belong, and someone to say, “You’re welcome here.”

The motto of The Donkey Sanctuary near Guelph, Ontario is: We'll never turn a donkey away.

After my first visit to this lovely place, I thought, 'Why isn't there a place like that for people?'

Now there is ~ Healing Havens. If you are able to help out in any way, please do get in touch.