Building the Future
Celebrating Birth Haven and 20 Years of Changing Lives
Helping to make great success even greater
Increased Space
Improved Facility
Incredible Results
A Brief History...
Birth Haven's original structure was a two and one-half story wood frame dwelling of approximately 2,500 sq. ft.. It was purchased in 1995 and has served Birth Haven well. Several years ago, however, it became evident more space was required to:
- better conduct our Life Skills Training and Education Program and all its activities
- provide more pleasant living arrangements for the residents
- hold private and group counseling sessions
Originally there were four large bedrooms for a maximum of nine women, often with new babies. The combination living room with dining area was too small (could hold only six people) and was exposed to the front entrance, providing no privacy for the women. Also no privacy existed for a mother returning from the hospital to bond with her new baby and where the baby would not disturb others. The food pantry, washer, and dryer were all located in the basement that could only be accessed by steep stairs...not too safe for pregnant women.
...And now...
The new addition is designed solely to improve existing facilities so as to enhance the services, not to increase overall bed capacity. Like the original building, it is two and a half stories that has provided approximately 1800 sq. ft. of new usable space.
This expansion consists of five new rooms to provide enhanced living areas and proper space for the skills and education activities. The first floor contains a second bedroom (15' x 13') for resident staff, a family room (15' x 18') where the women can gather and relax with privacy, a food pantry (8' x 6') next to the kitchen, and a new bathroom next to the family room.
The second floor features a 20' x 24' Life Skills room where all can assemble comfortably to attend classes, hold group meetings, and perform the activities and crafts involved with the program. A new bedroom (10' x 13') in this area will be reserved for new mothers with their babies to bond and have privacy. Also there is now a suitable office for the social worker where she can meet privately with one or more residents and be assured of privacy and confidentiality.
"Building the future"
Well, that's the story. Now that you have learned the many benefits the addition provides and the good that is being derived from it, we ask you to help to support our worthy residents.
Birth Haven's motto, "A special place...where lives are changed," is not a Madison Avenue exaggeration. It is tits raison d'etre. In fact, during these 20 years, Birth Haven has served more than 400 mothers and babies!
Perhaps you will have the opportunity some day to stop in and see the "new look" first-hand. You are more than welcome to call to schedule and appointment for a visit at any time. You will really be impressed...as well as being proud of your association with Birth Haven. Meanwhile, these photographs will help you to appreciate the serviceability and attractiveness of the addition.
On behalf of the hundreds of girls who will seek shelter, acceptance, and love a Birth Haven in future years, we thank you very much for the prayerful consideration we are certain you will give to this request. You have shown your belief in Birth Haven in the past and we know you will do what you can at this time.
Just flip the page
Please turn over this page and seriously consider a pledge to help these wonderful young women. Various payment plans are suggested. But you may determine any plan and schedule that is convenient for you.
All gifts are tax deductible. Appreciated securities have additional tax advantages. If you have any questions in this regard, please call us a5t 973-579-7979.
If you could design a program to help homeless, pregnant girls, which of the following services would you delete?
Nurture them with immediate service
- Warm Beds
- Nutritious Food
- Medical Care
- Education
- Counseling
- Mentoring
Prepare them for motherhood
- labor and delivery
- Baby Basics
- CPR-Infant, Toddler, and Adult
- Child Development
- Prenatal Yoga Classes
- Post Partum Depression/Anxiety Axa4reness
- Adoption Options
Prepare them for life after Birth Haven
- Hygiene-Dental and Personal
- Smoking Risks
- Parenting
- Safety at Home
- Home Maintenance
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Cooking and Nutrition
- Household Activities
- Abuse Prevention-Physical, Emotional And Sexual
- Healthy Relationships
- Anger Management
- Stress Management
Prepare them to be self-sufficient when they leave with their babies (no longer relying on welfare or charity for support)
- How to Find a Job
- Organizational Skills
- How to Locat Affordable Housing adn Other Services
- Budgeting & Record Keeping
- Career Planning
- Internet Access
- Availability of Legal Aid
(e.g.. child support, father's rights, custody issues)
With your help and support, Birth Haven provides all of these services!
None is Deleted!
Thank you, on behalf of all the mothers and babies whose lives will be changed because of your generosity. |
