Our Mission:
The Bella House mission is to provide a safe, warm, and enriching atmosphere for homeless pregnant women, age 18 and older. A mother's stay can last up to a year post-birth, during which time she will receive love, encouragement, and resources to help her prepare for motherhood, grow spiritually, set personal goals, and gain independence. Our newest venture, offering graduates with continued supportive housing up until their children turn two years of age, is growing the branches of support. We have also added a community outreach program to help graduates and mothers in the community up until the child turns three years old. The need to walk alongside the mother is great and there is strength in having your monetary support and prayers for our mission.
Since 2015 we have served over 190 moms and babies. Since we began tracking in 2022, we have provided 10,000 nights of safe shelter to our moms and their babies and our moms in residence have completed over 1800 courses in topics from parenting to pregnancy to financial matters. As a program requirement, 100% of our moms and babies have received appropriate pre and post natal care.
We offer full-time case management in our homes, mental health counseling and transitional support. We aim to directly impact the development and mental wellbeing of the mothers including one-on-one and group therapy and life coaching, assistance with transportation needs and life skills classes.
Many women tell us that their involvement with Bella House was the first time in their lives they had experienced the unconditional love of God. Some have never had their own bed or bedroom. Some are desperately trying to escape cycles of poverty, violence, abuse and dysfunctional relationships and they often come to us broke and broken. The goal is to ensure the moms leave financially independent, spiritually healthy and with a strong support system, and on her way towards an education or career goal.
Bella House offers an environment where LOVE is tangible, an understanding that transformation is only possible when one experiences an encounter of authentic love, the love of God that is reflected in the good works of a loving people. By honoring and respecting the innate dignity of the mothers who join our community, we create an environment that is profoundly respectful and affirming to the goodness of the mother and the life of the child she carries.