About Us
Our Mission
The mission of Harbor Home is to be a safe harbor and refuge for women seeking recovery and freedom from addiction. We have had the privilege of seeing true life transformation in the women who complete all phases of our program with an 76% rate of lasting sobriety in our graduates. To date, our residents have ranged from ages 18 to 72 years and come from 14 different states seeking help for drug and alcohol addiction.
The Harbor Home program is a Christ-centered, Biblically-based home for women coming out of the darkness of addiction. We do not discriminate based on race, religion or sexual orientation. There is no charge to our residents, but, if family is able to help, we do ask for their financial support. All financial gifts are tax-deductible as we are thankful to be a 501c3 tax-exempt organization. We have seen incredible results and amazing transformations in the lives of the residents who stay the full year and complete all phases of our Harbor Home Program.
Our Values
The Harbor Home was birthed by Pastor Larry Ward and wife, Dana Davin-Ward. Along with Lauralise Shaddock as Program Director, the Ward’s felt called to create a home where women could come to learn about God, how much He loves them, how He has a Jeremiah 29:11 plan for their lives. “For I know the plans that I have for you, says, the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” This scripture speaks of God’s plan for each life. We believe that a true relationship with God through Jesus Christ changes us and we have witnessed that change in the lives of our residents. Our Values are Christ-centered Integrity and unconditional Love and Support. We believe that new creations, where the old has passed away and the new has come, is real and true and shows in our lives.
The Harbor Home Story
In 2015, Larry and Dana Ward had a dream to help people coming out of the darkness of addition and destructive lifestyles. The members of Servants Chapel General Baptist Church heard that vision and donated their debt-free church property, allowing a cozy home to be created. We turned Sunday school rooms into bedrooms, the Fellowship Hall into the kitchen and living room and the sanctuary into a classroom and worship center and the Harbor Home for Women was born.
Now, in 2026, we are moving our Phase 1 program into a beautiful new home located in Vilonia on our own street: Harbor Home Lane. We have 15 acres on which to build an entire recovery community and this. new home which will allow us to triple our impact is the first main building built, along with two beautiful staff homes already on property. Phase 2 will move into the current campus until a Phase 2 home can be built. What started with a vision to help women and small resources has grown into a much larger and thriving ministry to women, children and families who need a new life of freedom in Christ. That is why the Harbor Home exists.
Our years of ministry and helping people heal from brokenness has shown that a holistic approach is best. From this experience we created a program that addressed not only the addiction issues women face, but the underlying wounds that triggered substance abuse in the first place. Combining counseling, Biblical studies, and personal development, the phases seek to restore and equip the whole being rather than just the symptoms.
Since opening in 2015, The Harbor Home has been a refuge for over 200 women who have completed the program. We have seen a success rate of 76% of our graduates live clean and sober lives, raising their children and living and working as valued members of our community. The story is only just beginning, as freedom multiplies with every graduate and the testimony of freedom they carry into their world.
Leadership & Team
Larry Ward
CEO, The Harbor Home
Pastor Larry, or “PL” as he is often called, works tirelessly to develop classes and curriculum that is Biblically sound and helps empower the residents to gain self-esteem, overcome the hurts and trauma that have held them captive, supporting them in their quest to learn a new way to live as they move into the future with confidence.
Dana Davin-Ward
Executive Director
Dana—known as “Mamma D” at Harbor Home—is passionate about empowering women through faith, life principles, and personal growth. With years of experience leading Isaiah 30:18 Ministries and mentoring women in prison, she has a heart for helping broken women and their children. Through teaching, counseling, and mentoring, Dana helps women begin a new way of living she calls “life with Power, Passion, and Purpose.”
Dana is the other half of the Ward equation, being the wife of our CEO Larry Ward. Together, their vision to see women find restoration helped make The Harbor Home a reality. She is the main spokesperson on behalf of The Harbor Home for Women and loves to share her passion for this mission with churches, small groups, businesses, and civic organizations. She works with the staff at Harbor Home to create fun and inspiring fundraising events where our girls can learn to serve and have fun living a new life in Christ.
Lauralise Shaddock
Phase 1 Program Director
Lauralise brings both lived experience and deep compassion to The Harbor Home. Having overcome addiction herself, she now works closely with residents to create meaningful programs that support healing, growth, and lasting change. She also shares her musical and creative arts gifts as part of the program.
As a Peer Support specialist for the State of Arkansas and with her unique life experiences, Lauralise is committed to helping each woman discover their purpose during residency and beyond graduation, Lauralise serves as a teacher, mentor, and advocate for women pursuing a life free from addiction. Often called the “heartbeat” of The Harbor Home, she embodies mercy, grace, and the tough love needed to inspire transformation.
Lindsay Barclay
Phase 2 Program Director
Lindsay Barclay is the Director of Phase 2 at The Harbor Home. With over a decade of experience in the recovery field, Lindsay brings both professional expertise and personal insight, having overcome her own addiction through long-term treatment. As a nationally certified intervention professional, she works with both individuals and their families to confront addiction, address unhealthy family dynamics, and establish healthy boundaries that support lasting change. In Phase 2, Lindsay helps create a structured and supportive environment where residents learn essential life skills, including financial responsibility, budgeting, and saving toward independent housing, transportation, and long-term stability, equipping them for a successful transition into self-sufficient, purpose driven living.
Heather Goforth
Business Administrator
Heather Goforth serves as the Business Administrator at The Harbor Home, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping women overcome drug and alcohol addiction and build sustainable, hope-filled lives. In her role, Heather manages the organization’s financial, operational, and administrative functions to ensure efficient daily operations and long-term sustainability. Her responsibilities include overseeing budgets, bookkeeping and financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, human resources and payroll, regulatory compliance, and supporting fundraising efforts.
In addition to her administrative leadership, Heather brings lived experience in long-term recovery, which allows her to connect deeply with the mission of The Harbor Home. She also helps teach classes within the program, offering encouragement, practical guidance, and hope to women walking the recovery journey.
Heather graduated from Central Baptist College in 2023 with a degree in Business. She is passionate about nonprofit work, giving back to the community, and walking alongside women as they overcome addiction and discover their purpose and potential.
Heather Burkle
case manager
Heather oversees and supports residents throughout their recovery journey by preparing monthly progress reports, coordinating and scheduling a wide range of appointments, and accompanying residents to court to provide advocacy and support.
Her work is deeply personal. In 2020, she entered the Harbor Home, lost in addiction, hearing voices and writing on walls. After 15 months, Heather experienced a complete transformation through the power of Jesus Christ. Since March of 2022, she has had the privilege of serving on staff at the Harbor Home.
Emilee Holt
Office Administrator
Administrator at Harbor Home for Women, where she plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the ministry. In addition to overseeing administrative responsibilities, she works closely alongside the Financial Administration team to ensure accuracy, organization, and stewardship of resources that support the mission of Harbor Home.
What makes her role especially meaningful is her personal journey. After struggling with addiction for 15 years, Emilee successfully completed the Harbor Home program herself. Having walked the same path as the women she now serves, she brings compassion, understanding, and hope into every aspect of her work. Her testimony is a powerful reminder that lasting recovery is possible. She is passionate about creating a welcoming, supportive environment and is deeply committed to helping women find healing, restoration, and a new beginning through Harbor Home for Women.
Dottie Mangrum
Work Detail Coordinator
Dottie Mangrum came to Harbor Home as a resident in 2020. She was broken hearted over the death of her only child, using substances to numb the pain. After finding her own redemption and healing at The Harbor Home, Dottie remained on campus as a volunteer and joined the Harbor Home team as staff in 2023. Dottie mentors, counsels, teaches and empowers women who seek the same healing and freedom that she found. She lives in Phase 1 home and serves as the house mom and work detail supervisor, living and working alongside the women, bringing valuable direction, straight talk, clarity, compassion and accountability to the women that she serves.
Partners & Sponsors
Your financial partnership is essential. We are donation and volunteer-driven and receive no government assistance or support. Your donations keep our program going strong and thriving.
