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Image of Sue Siegel & Hearth HomesSue Siegel & Hearth Homes Community Building

The vision for Hearth Homes grew out of the life experience of the founder. When her young, athletic husband was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the lives of their family were changed forever. As the illness progressed rapidly, his physical impairments made it necessary to move out of their home, with its stairs, narrow doorways, and thresholds on the shower. At that time, the concept of Universal Design did not exist. Anyone who has experienced dramatic changes in health and mobility knows the challenges that arise every day from living in spaces that are not adapted to their needs.

A longtime business associate encouraged the founder to form a non-profit organization that would carry out the vision of building integrated housing with a community spirit. On September 30, 1997 Hearth Homes was born.