History

In 1990, out of concern for unborn babies and their mothers, a group of founding pro-life board members explored the possibility of opening a shelter. It was their desire to offer homeless, pregnant moms a haven of security, comfort, and stability in a loving, supportive, structured, Christian home. The ministry was incorporated October 18, 1991. After careful planning and research, the doors of Hannah’s House opened on July 17, 1995.

The purpose of Hannah’s House is to provide shelter, food, clothing, classes, and mentoring to homeless, pregnant women. Our program aims to help prepare moms to effectively raise a family. It is designed to reinforce a positive lifestyle and promote social, emotional, and spiritual growth.

Program

Hannah’s House is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We are a Christian, pro-life, extended care shelter providing pregnant women with housing, supportive programs, and spiritual guidance during the pregnancy and up to six months after the baby is born.

Hannah’s House is open to all pregnant, adult women ages 18 or older in need, regardless of race, religious beliefs, or financial status. We provide women with a safe, comfortable home where they can gain the spiritual, physical, and emotional strength to parent their child. Residents work toward self-sufficiency for themselves and their babies or make an adoption plan.

Our average mother stays for approximately eight months. Each mother receives mentoring during her stay at Hannah’s House. Many seek mentoring after they leave our shelter and continue to receive baby clothes, diapers, emergency food, and ongoing emotional, material, and spiritual care. Admission to the program is determined after receipt of medical documentation of the pregnancy, a negative drug test, a background check and a personal interview with two staff members.

We also serve the community through our outreach program, Hannah’s Attic, which provides maternity and baby clothes, diapers, and other items needed by families with small children. 

Mission

We are a Christ centered, extended care shelter for homeless, pregnant women and their babies, providing spiritual training, parenting training, and life skills.

Vision

It is our desire that every resident will develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and become a responsible, independent woman and mother, allowing their child to be raised for the glory of God.

Values

As a pro-life ministry, the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers believe that all human life is of worth and significance, including the pre-born from conception.

Statement of Faith

We are a faith-based ministry and believe in one God, Creator and Lord of the universe; the co-eternal Trinity; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe the Bible is God’s authoritative and inspired Word; it is without error in all its teachings. We believe that Jesus Christ is God’s Son, that all men are sinners, and that justification is by grace through faith in Christ alone.

Goals

While at Hannah’s House, expectant mothers in crisis pregnancies are provided with many essential services needed to become healthy, successful parents. Our goals for them include:

  • That mothers experience love and acceptance. 
  • That mothers will learn to trust and accept help from others.
  • That we will develop a community support system and model a Christian lifestyle while mentoring our residents. 
  • That we will provide for the mothers’ basic needs and housing to education and spiritual development through pregnancy and up to six months after the birth of their child and beyond.
  • That our residents who choose to raise their children will leave our program as self-sufficient, effective parents.
  • That our residents who choose adoption for their babies will leave our program as independent, engaged members of the community.