RESOURCES
We connect residents with recovery meetings, counseling, substance use treatment, mental health providers, medical services, employment resources, and other community supports.
A SAFE PLACE.A STRONG SUPPORT.A BRIGHTER FUTURE.
Empower Legacy Living provides safe, affordable, and supportive sober living housing for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. We empower individuals to rebuild their lives and create a legacy of lasting change.
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SAFE & STRUCTURED
A clean, comfortable, and substance-free environment designed for healing and growth.
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PEER SUPPORT
Build meaningful connections and find support from others who understand your journey.
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LIFE SKILLS
Gain the tools and confidence to achieve independence and long-term success.
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COMMUNITY
We partner with local resources to support recovery and reintegration into the community.
OUR MISSION
To provide safe, affordable, and supportive sober living housing for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. We are committed to fostering hope, accountability, and independence by offering a structured, substance-free environment, connecting residents with recovery resources, and empowering them to achieve long-term sobriety, self-sufficiency, and successful reintegration into the community.
📍 WICHITA, KANSAS
OUR PROGRAM
Structured sober living, peer accountability, recovery support, life skills, employment readiness, and connections to community resources.
RESIDENT SUPPORT
RESIDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Empower Legacy Living is committed to helping reduce financial barriers that may prevent eligible residents from entering or remaining in a safe, supportive sober living environment.
When funding is available, financial assistance may help with approved housing-related needs such as move-in costs, temporary rent support, basic household needs, transportation related to employment or recovery activities, and other approved resident needs.
Important: Assistance is based on eligibility, available funding, documented need, and program approval. Financial assistance is not guaranteed.
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Residents or prospective residents may contact us to request information about current assistance options.
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Your support helps strengthen recovery, stability, and community connection.
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OUR LEADERSHIP
Meet Our Founders
Empower Legacy Living was founded by Jonetta Wanjala, Taullesa Collins, and Matthew Crawford, three community-minded leaders united by a shared commitment to helping individuals in recovery rebuild their lives with dignity, stability, accountability, and hope.
Jonetta Wanjala
Co-Founder • Executive Director • Secretary
Jonetta Wanjala serves as Executive Director and Secretary of Empower Legacy Living. She helps lead the organization's day-to-day operations, community relationships, organizational development, and commitment to providing safe and supportive recovery housing.
Jonetta is dedicated to creating opportunities that help individuals move toward long-term sobriety, independence, stability, and a successful future.
Taullesa Collins
Co-Founder • President / Board Chair • Treasurer
Taullesa Collins serves as President, Board Chair, and Treasurer of Empower Legacy Living. She provides leadership in organizational governance, financial stewardship, planning, and accountability.
Her work supports Empower Legacy Living's commitment to operating responsibly while building programs and resources that strengthen individuals, families, and the community.
Matthew Crawford
Co-Founder • Program Director
Matthew Crawford serves as Program Director of Empower Legacy Living. He helps guide resident programming and recovery-focused services with an emphasis on structure, accountability, personal growth, and connection to community resources.
Matthew is committed to helping residents develop the skills and confidence needed to build stable, productive, and purpose-filled lives.
Our Shared Commitment
Together, Jonetta, Taullesa, and Matthew founded Empower Legacy Living with the belief that recovery is strengthened when people have access to safe housing, compassionate support, accountability, practical resources, and genuine opportunities for a second chance.
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LEGACY LIVING
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