 Good
Shepherd Shelter
A Place to
Heal After Violence Strikes at Home
At
Good Shepherd Shelter, the mothers choose to break
the cycle of abuse and take on the leadership of and
responsibility for their families. The shelter
provides a safe and loving community where mothers
can address the painful past and begin new,
violence-free lives. The long-term care guides
families through the complex social, psychological
and educational issues that confront them. They
provide families with apartments, an adult learning
center (which includes but is not limited to
household and financial management and development
of job and computer skills), a preschool and
elementary tutorial center to provide children a
secure and affirming environment, and aftercare to
offer the moms a reliable support network to ensure
a successful transition after the family has left
the shelter.
How you can help:
Good Shepherd Shelter is totally supported through
private donations and greatly helped by committed
volunteers. Your contribution will help families
begin the healing that leads to new life.
Good Shepherd Shelter
P.O. Box 19487Los Angeles, CA
90019
For
more information, visit us on the web at
www.goodshepherdshelter.org
Handcrafting Justice
This is one of the most amazing websites that you
will ever come by. The Good Shepherd Sisters' are
helping women and children in developing countries
to design their own destinies with dignity,
producing a sufficient and sustainable income rather
than being exploited by others.Women and children of
14 different countries make all of the products for
sale. When on the site you can pick a country and it
will give you information on what they make and what
the issues are in that country. The prices are very
reasonable and you are supporting Fair Trade, it
really is amazing.
www.handcraftingjustice.org
Vera House
Vera House was founded in 1977 by a group of
concerned individuals led by Sister Mary Vera, CSJ,
who recognized the need for emergency sheltering
services for women in crisis. This original mission
blossomed into a wide range of domestic violence
services including outreach and advocacy services,
domestic violence education programming, children's
counseling services. Hot Moms Club supports Vera
House and their "Onward and Upward" program, a 10
session self-discovery and skills building program
for women.
For more information please go to
www.verahouse.org
Good
Shepherd Center
Hot
Moms Club supports Good Shepherd Center for Homeless
Women and Children. Good Shepherd Center strives to
provide a continuum of care with the ultimate goal
of permanently ending homelessness for those who
come through its doors. At their Mother-Child
Residence in Hollywood, California, they allow up to
9 homeless mothers and 20 children. This home serves
as a transitional residence where they can stay for
up to 9 months while the mothers pursue educational
and vocational goals, and children thrive in a safe
and nurturing environment.
Your donations make a difference! To make a gift
directly to Good Shepherd Center, call the
development department at 213/482-1834 or simply
send a check, payable to Good Shepherd Center, to:
Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women
and Children Development and Administrative Office
1650 Rockwood Street
Los Angeles CA 90026
www.gschomeless.org
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