About Us
About Vanderburgh Foundation
Vanderburgh Foundation, Inc. was founded in 2023 to support the efforts of Vanderburgh Sober Living. We work with a variety of stakeholders, including guests, home operators, and developers to make sober living affordable, accessible, and effective. Vanderburgh Sober Living is the nation’s largest Level-II housing network, comprised of 38 properties across 7 states and continuing to grow. By adopting this holistic approach to recovery, we want to foster a culture that views recovery infrastructure as community infrastructure.
Vanderburgh Sober Living has evolved significantly since our founding in 2016, growing from a small initiative in Massachusetts to the largest network of NARR Level II recovery homes in the United States. With a commitment to providing supportive environments for individuals in recovery, Vanderburgh Sober Living has consistently focused on innovation, empowerment, and community engagement. This journey has been marked by key milestones, from becoming the first Certified B Corporation in Worcester to creating a powerful evidence-based model for sober living. Join us as we explore the history and growth of Vanderburgh Sober Living, year by year, highlighting the major accomplishments that have shaped its path.
We are incredibly excited for the future; never before has an organization been able to scale sober living homes to such an extent. We are constantly working to refine our methods and share best practices across our network, while also providing context-specific support that addresses unique challenges in any given area. By providing support through education and training resources, we aim to increase success for everyone in the sector.
Our Team
Driven by purpose and guided by compassion, our team is committed to creating safe, supportive, and sustainable solutions for the communities we serve.
Bringing our ideals to life
Dr. Hunter T. Foote
Executive Director
Professional Bio
Dr. Hunter Foote is the visionary leader behind the Vanderburgh Foundation. With over a decade of experience in recovery housing, advocacy, and nonprofit management, Hunter has dedicated his career to expanding access to quality sober living environments across the United States.
As Executive Director, Hunter oversees strategy, growth, and advocacy initiatives, building strong partnerships that advance the Foundation’s mission. Visit www.hunterfoote.com to learn more.
Enabling our future
Kate Saad
Director of Operations
Professional Bio
Kate Saad has spent more than five years working directly with recovery housing operators across the United States, helping to standardize best practices and improve outcomes for residents in sober living communities.
Before joining the Vanderburgh Foundation, Kate led a residential treatment center in Massachusetts, where she developed deep expertise in recovery operations, compliance, and community-based care.
Building our foundation
David Foote
Board Treasurer
Professional Bio
David Foote is a United States Marine Corps veteran and serial entrepreneur who brings decades of leadership experience in business development, finance, and community service to the Vanderburgh Foundation.
As Board Treasurer, David leverages his background in business development, education, and service to ensure the Foundation’s long-term financial health and operational integrity.