OUR MISSION
Our mission is to honor the legacy of Annie Niewenhous and her children by improving the quality of life for children in our communities.
OUR STORY
In November 2017, Annie Niewenhous and her children, Isabelle and Parker, lost their lives in an act of domestic violence. Their family established the Hous Foundation to honor, remember, and continue their legacy.
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Annie was an avid crafter and sewer, a nature-lover, and was passionate about health and nutrition. She spent a summer working at Yellowstone National Park, finished several triathlons and coached other triathletes, obtained a PhD in nutrition, and even sewed her own wedding dress. Her love of arts and crafts was evident in all of the things she created with and for her children, and her life is dotted with endless examples of passions and pursuits. Annie dedicated her professional life to helping others overcome serious health issues and get their lives back. She touched many lives through her compassion and humor, and her optimism. The Hous Foundation continues her legacy of improving the lives of others.
THE HOUS FOUNDATION BLOG
Visit our blog to learn more about the Hous Foundation and the work we are doing to improve the quality of life for children in our community.
OUR BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
Gus Niewenhous, Co-founder and Co-chair
Kelly Cullum, Co-founder and Co-chair
Patti DiPietro, Treasurer
Timothy Owens, Secretary
Kerri Bashore
Kim Delich
Susan Niewenhous
Sally Sexton
Lindsey Wiggers
*Board members serve without compensation.
Executive Director
Sonya joined the Hous Foundation as its first executive director in 2025. She brings decades of nonprofit experience to the role, most recently as executive director of a Columbus nonprofit serving at-risk and homeless youth. She recently served on the board of directors of the Human Service Chamber of Franklin County. She is driven by her belief that all children deserve equal access to opportunity. Sonya and her husband David live in Westerville and are the parents of two adult sons.
