We Love Our Volunteers!

Did you know that the majority of women who come to Magdalene Serenity House do not have a driver’s license? There are many obstacles that may stand in a resident’s way before obtaining her license, from suspensions to fees. Unfortunately, this can make it...

Announcing Rebuilding H.E.R.!

  We are so excited to announce that on Thursday, September 29th we will be hosting Magdalene’s first-annual signature event: Rebuilding H.E.R. (Heal, Empower, Recover)! Starting at 5:00 P.M. at Mt. Sequoyah, we will be celebrating the fifth birthday of...

Celebrating Lifelong Learning

  As students young and old return to school this month, we want to celebrate the importance of lifelong education. Whether you are enrolled in a university or pursuing independent studies of your own, your continued pursuit of knowledge is extremely valuable....

Staff Spotlight – Susana

  We’re back with another staff spotlight. This week, we are featuring Susana, our Resident Support Specialist.   Susana works with April, Magdalene’s Executive Director, to organize events and plan meetings with our residents. As a social...

Resident Spotlight – Crystal W.

  We would like to continue celebrating our residents’ journeys to recovery, one step at a time. Crystal, a senior resident, shared her story with us this week along with her impactful experiences at Magdalene Serenity House and her goals for the future....

Staff Spotlight – Sophia Dugwyler

  At Magdalene Serenity House, we are proud to have staff members who hold a true passion for helping women on their journey to recovery. This week, we spoke with Sophia Dugwyler, Magdalene’s Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, about her work with the residents...

Happy National Culinary Arts Month!

  Happy July! This month, we are celebrating the different culinary traditions of our residents and discussing the value of diverse cuisine.   Author and journalist Michael Pollan said that “the more we honor cultural differences in eating, the healthier we...

Thank you Smokehouse Players!

  This month, the Smokehouse Players, a theater group out of Northwest Arkansas, hosted the first ever NWA Playwrights Festival, a spotlight series of staged readings from local playwrights. And the best part? All proceeds from the festival benefitted Magdalene...