Maternity & family services
Mary’s Shelter
Housing, education and support to help homeless young women become independent.
Our partnership
Peace has supported Mary’s Shelter for a few years with monetary donations that help provide for the needs of the young women there, so they can become independent and thrive.
About Mary’s Shelter
A 24/7 shelter and support for homeless pregnant women before and after birth, serving south Alabama and the Florida panhandle since 2001.
- Our mission
- Mary’s Shelter is committed to empowering homeless youth by providing housing, education and social service programs.
- Our vision
- A community where youth have a safe place to call home and access to the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. Through compassion, respect and empowerment, Mary’s Shelter aims to break the cycle of homelessness and help young people gain the independence, resilience and confidence to thrive.
- Accomplishments
- Its housing and social service programs have been used as a model for new maternity homes, and its program has been replicated in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Texas, Alabama and Iowa. Its executive staff have also advised on every step of starting a maternity home, from the first idea to program development and planning.
Contact Mary’s Shelter
Shelter: (251) 986-6200
Thrift store: 25289 State Street, Elberta, AL
(251) 240-8869