About Us

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Mission & Vision

Iron House Inc.’s mission is “to serve those in need of recovery with love, compassion, and Truth as taught by Jesus Christ.” We exist to help people overcome addiction by providing not just programs, but a pathway to transformation in mind, body, and spirit. Our vision is to build a Christ-centered recovery network where anyone willing to change can find hope, purpose, and a supportive faith-driven community. We believe that true recovery is more than sobriety – it’s a discipleship journey of heart restoration through Jesus Christ.

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Why Iron House?

Iron House Inc. was founded in Pueblo, Colorado with a simple idea: create a “Christ-centered recovery ecosystem” – a holistic network of support for people in recovery. What started as one sober living home for men has grown into a multifaceted ministry. (Stay tuned: our founder will be sharing his personal testimony in an upcoming video, describing how Iron House began and the miracles we’ve witnessed since.) We give God all the glory for every life changed here.

Our Story

Many traditional, clinical treatment models offer short-term care but leave gaps in long-term support. Iron House aims to fill those gaps by focusing on community, accountability, and practical life rebuilding. We combine the best of peer-run recovery (responsibility, freedom, family-like support) with what’s often missing: a foundation of faith and ongoing mentorship. In short, we provide a home, a purpose, and a community for those ready to rebuild their lives.

Core Values – The Eight Principles

Love – Sacrificial Care: We welcome each other with open arms and hold each other accountable with honesty. Love turns a house into a home, and sometimes love means tough conversations to help a brother or sister stay on track.

Joy – Strength & Gratitude: We celebrate progress, big or small. Joy is our fuel to keep going even when recovery is hard. A joyful house doesn’t ignore pain, but it focuses on hope and the victories God gives us.

Kindness & Goodness – Compassion with Integrity: We show compassion in tangible ways and do what’s right, even when no one’s watching. That means helping with a genuine heart, keeping finances transparent, and having zero tolerance for exploitation or favoritism.

Patience – Grace Over Time: Recovery is a journey. We “move at the speed of grace,” bearing with each other’s ups and downs. Patience means we don’t give up on anyone — though we will intervene if someone’s choices threaten the group’s safety

Faithfulness – Be Reliable: We keep our word and stay consistent. From doing our chores and paying our share of bills, to showing up for meetings and remaining sober – faithfulness in little things rebuilds trust and character

Peace – Unity & Safety: We resolve conflicts quickly and fairly because everyone deserves a safe, supportive environment. We aim for unity in decisions and bring in outside guidance if needed to maintain harmony.

Gentleness – Strength Under Control: Our leaders and residents correct each other to restore, not to shame. We lead by example with humility. Even when enforcing rules, we do so calmly and fairly, preserving each person’s dignity.

Self-Control – Living Free through Discipline: We set healthy boundaries around substances, screens, spending, and schedules. Discipline isn’t about restriction; it’s about protecting our freedom. Everyone in Iron House, leaders included, abides by the house guidelines like curfews, chores, and meeting routines. This creates an environment where sobriety isn’t forced – it flourishes as a new way of life.

Financial Transparency

We are committed to stewarding resources with integrity. Iron House Inc. is a registered nonprofit, and we welcome accountability. Our annual financial reports and IRS 990 filings are available for review (see links/documents below). Every dollar donated goes directly toward our programs – keeping the lights on in our homes, buying work tools and materials, and providing scholarships for those who can’t pay. We operate on a lean budget and prioritize the needs of our residents and participants. (For detailed financial info or questions, please contact us – we’re happy to share more.)

Our Team & Board

Iron House Inc. is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors that provides oversight, prayer, and direction. Our board members come from diverse backgrounds in recovery ministry, business, and community service.

These leaders (along with a network of “trusted servants” and mentors) ensure we stay on mission and operate with accountability. Importantly, our houses themselves have no on-site staff or managers – they are democratically run by the residents, in keeping with our Oxford House-inspired model. The board and mentors step in for guidance and support, but day-to-day life is led by the residents taking ownership of their recovery. This servant-leadership structure empowers those in recovery to become leaders themselves, while still having a safety net of oversight.

Contact & More

If you have any questions about our mission, programs, or finances – or if you want to get involved – please don’t hesitate to reach out. (See the Contact page for how to reach us.) We’re grateful for the community of supporters and friends who surround us, and we’re excited about what God is doing through Iron House Inc. Thank you for caring and being part of this story!