Green Bay's Amanda's House Looks to Expand Sober Living Facility

Waitlist for women's recovery program grows as facility aims to double capacity with $2.5 million fundraising campaign.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Amanda's House, a sober living facility in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is looking to expand its operations as the waitlist for the program continues to grow. The facility, founded by Paula Jolly in honor of her daughter Amanda who died from an opioid overdose, currently has the capacity to house up to 10 women and their children. With a waitlist around 40 women long, Amanda's House has launched a $2.5 million fundraising campaign to add six more bedrooms, renovate the kitchen, and add a first-floor laundry, doubling its overall capacity.

Why it matters

The expansion of Amanda's House comes as the need for sober living options for women and their children continues to grow in the Green Bay area and across the country. The facility provides a structured, supportive environment for women in recovery, helping them develop the skills and stability needed to maintain sobriety and reunite with their families.

The details

Amanda's House opened in March 2022 in an old church in Green Bay. Residents pay to live at the facility, where they have chores, take classes, and must be working or volunteering while continuing their recovery. The goal is to provide the women with stability and accountability as they work towards sobriety. With the waitlist growing, the facility has launched a $2.5 million fundraising campaign to double its capacity by adding six more bedrooms, renovating the kitchen, and adding a first-floor laundry.

  • Amanda's House opened in March 2022.
  • Amanda Jolly, the daughter of founder Paula Jolly, died from an opioid overdose on February 10, 2020.

The players

Paula Jolly

The founder of Amanda's House, a sober living facility in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She opened the facility in honor of her daughter Amanda, who died from an opioid overdose in 2020.

Amanda Jolly

The daughter of Paula Jolly, who struggled with addiction for a decade. She and her mother worked to create the concept for Amanda's House before Amanda's death from an opioid overdose in 2020.

Marilyn Teller

A resident and recovering addict at Amanda's House, who credits the facility with helping her overcome her addiction and fears.

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What they’re saying

“If I didn't have that, where would I really be right now? Probably lazy in my room, not finding a job, and not learning the things that I am learning now. And actually speaking at meetings and yeah, I don't think I would have overcome that fear.”

— Marilyn Teller, Resident and recovering addict (FOX 11 News)

“We saw too many women going through, coming into sober living, leaving too early. They weren't ready 'cause they wanted to reunite with their children, but then the cycle would just continue 'cause they weren't ready and they hadn't really learned what they needed to learn.”

— Paula Jolly, Founder of Amanda's House (FOX 11 News)

“I do this for her. Of the days I wanna quit, I don't because of her. I wanna help other people and give them a chance.”

— Paula Jolly, Founder of Amanda's House (FOX 11 News)

What’s next

Amanda's House hopes to have its fundraising and expansion completed in about a year and a half, which would allow the facility to double its capacity and serve more women in recovery.

The takeaway

The expansion of Amanda's House highlights the growing need for sober living options, especially for women and their children, as communities work to address the ongoing opioid crisis. By providing a structured, supportive environment, the facility aims to help women in recovery develop the stability and skills needed to maintain sobriety and reunite with their families.