Important notice: Your browser history can be monitored without your knowledge.
Please visit our Resource Page for tips on how to clear your History.
You can also click the “Quick Exit” button on the Menu Bar to hide this page in the moment.
(But our site will still show up in your History if you don’t clear it.)
Love creates legacy.
Meet Patti and Margaret, the pioneers of Big Hill Haven. They exemplify how helping others creates big change. Their stories are not only inspirational, they are living proof that through resilience, determination, a dash of humor, and a lot of love – you can overcome anything.
Mission
Big Hill Haven will provide a safe place for women with or without children leaving domestic violence and empower them to rebuild their lives by providing support services and advocacy. We will lead our community in understanding the issues related to family violence in our community.
Vision
Our community has ended family violence through supporting and empowering families.
Values
Big Hill Haven employees and volunteers are committed to the following ethical values to carry out our mission: respect, integrity, inclusiveness, honesty, confidentiality, support, empathy, best practices, and safety.
Our Board of Directors
United through our mission, we are committed to creating a safe and healthy future for families experiencing domestic violence in Cochrane and area.
Jenessa Blanchet
CHAIR
Joy Steppacher
VICE CHAIR
Rainer Glimpel
TREASURER
Sandra Gateman
SECRETARY
Margaret VanTighem
HONORARY BOARD MEMBER
Jacquie Matechuk
DIRECTOR
Debbie Leah
DIRECTOR
Jeff Brunner
DIRECTOR
Tracey Radloff
DIRECTOR
Our Leadership
Wanda McGinnis
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Big change starts here.
Join Big Hill Haven Board of Directors
Are you looking for a way to put your business and personal skills to work? Are you someone who wants to make long-lasting changes in your community and build a future that promotes a healthy and supportive environment that we can all grow and flourish?
We invite you to join us. We are looking to expand our board as we embark on realizing Big Hill Haven's vision. Simply complete our Board Application and submit it to donate@bighillhaven.com