{"id":10872,"date":"2024-09-04T11:03:32","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T15:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.safehorizon.org\/?p=10872"},"modified":"2024-09-06T12:47:37","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T16:47:37","slug":"remembering-joann-lang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safehorizon.org\/stories\/remembering-joann-lang\/","title":{"rendered":"Remembering Joann Lang"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Joann
\nOn Monday September 2, 2024, Safe Horizon Board Member Joann Lang passed away. She joined the Board in 1997 and was one of our longest standing members with nearly three decades of dedication to Safe Horizon. Her influence will be felt for generations to come.<\/p>\n

You can read Joann\u2019s obituary here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As we honor her memory, we remember her legacy and impact.<\/h2>\n

Joann\u2019s first became part of the Safe Horizon community in 1993. She and her late husband Todd helped Safe Horizon purchase a building that would later become Lang House, an emergency shelter for families fleeing domestic violence. Lang House was our first fully owned and operated domestic violence shelter.<\/p>\n

Joann\u2019s incredible spirit is woven into the very fabric of Lang House. Each year, she returned to celebrate the holidays with the residents and staff, infusing the space with her generosity and heart. The sense of community and intimacy that permeates Lang House is a direct reflection of Joann\u2019s presence, her tender care, and her unwavering commitment to creating a safe haven for those in need.<\/p>\n

Staff and Survivors Discuss the power of Lang House<\/h2>\n