A Woman-Founded 501(c)(3) peace center · Portage Park, Chicago
Come on in. There's a place for you here.
Anne's Haven is a homey little spot for Chicagoans — community gatherings, youth programs, and classes to take or teach. And for women building something of their own, it's a soft place to grow.
Inspiring women to learn from each other since 2016 & expanding to build peace for all since 2026
Community
Events
Events
Peace
Education
Education
Workshops
& Classes
& Classes
Women
Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs
Since 2016Portage Park's hidden gem
What we're about
Safe spaces, real relationships, and a little more peace.
We make room for people to gather, learn, grow, and ponder peace- with a soft spot for women entrepreneurs in the healing arts. Everyone's welcome at the table.
Have a look around
There's a place here for you
Want to host a class, drop in for an event, borrow the space, or meet the friends who keep it running? Start wherever feels right.
thrifted, mismatched, and loved
How it started
More than a space — a haven.
Anne's Haven opened in 2016, started by Janet in memory of her mom, Anne McNicholas-Giangrasse. The idea was simple: a place where women help women grow in the direction they want and need.
We're a 501(c)(3) open to people of every background, identity, and walk of life. Our heart is with women entrepreneurs — especially in the healing arts — and with building a little more peace, one gathering at a time.
Kind words
People say it feels like home
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Beautiful, welcoming place. We hosted a community meeting there, but it's a space for all sorts of events. Portage Park's hidden gem.
— Terrie“
Such a peaceful, welcoming space — you feel like you're at home. Great for being with friends and family, and it's affordable too.
— Delilah“
The potential for peace is always there in our communities. We just have to learn to recognize it — and make a little room for it.
— Anne's Haven