Laura’s Non-profit 501c3
Haven Foundation
Passing the Light with The Gift of Voice
The Haven Foundation (501(c)(3)) was born from a simple, fierce desire: to ensure that those who belong in our circle have a seat at the table—regardless of their circumstance.
Why We Give
If you are a Haven alum, you know the feeling of that first morning in the woods of Montana. You know the relief of being heard by someone who truly walks the walk. You know what shifts when the noise quiets and something honest finally has room to speak.
The Haven Foundation exists so that experience does not remain exclusive.
Your tax-deductible contribution helps extend the same care, safety, and permission to others who are ready—but may not yet have access.
“Writing belongs in the same realm as preventative wellness… It is not an indulgence. It is a way to live.”
—Laura Munson
Donating to Haven Foundation
Fuel the Mission of Access with a One Time Donation, or to the Recurring Alumni Legacy Gift
Every dollar goes directly toward bringing a deserving writer into the Haven experience. Choose the path that resonates with your heart.
Who the Foundation Supports
Survivors and Seekers
Those navigating trauma, illness, grief, or major life transitions who need writing as a bridge back to themselves.
New Voices
Emerging writers (over 21) who feel the pull toward their craft and are ready to take it seriously—even though the world has taught them to silence it.
The Overextended
Caregivers, teachers, advocates, and helpers who spend their lives holding others, and who rarely experience being held themselves.
Your Next Favorite Author
Undiscovered talent whose work, without the support of a gold standard writing program, would likely never see the light of day.
The Impact of Your Support
When you give to the Haven Foundation, you aren’t funding logistics. You’re investing in conditions that allow something true to emerge. Your support makes possible:
The Recovery of Wonder
Helping someone reconnect with curiosity and awe—the qualities that make the creative life sustainable.
The Power of Narrative
Providing careful, experienced craft guidance so a living story can find its form.
The Motion of Truth
Offering a safe, well-held space where someone can step into their own voice—and return changed.
