Female Veterans residence Program

The Samaritan Women is registered nonprofit in the state of Maryland. Your tax deductible donation can be sent to:

The Samaritan WomenAttn: VA Program602 S. Chapel Gate LaneBaltimore, MD 21229

Or you may donate online at:

www.thesamaritanwomen.org/donate3.html

The Samaritan Women is a Christian nonprofit organization with a mission to promote health, healing and hope

in Baltimore. Among our five ministry areas, we are converting this 1893 historic Victorian home into a transitional residence for women and culinary arts vocational program. Our estate also includes a 2-acre organic farm, spiritual garden, and 17 acres of deciduous forest which offer a rare treasure in the City and a pastoral setting in which to heal.

We will serve women who are recovering from trauma, victimization, or harmful, addictive choices and who need a healing community in which to rebuild their lives. We do not discriminate against any person based on color, class, or creed. It is our goal to bring these women into an accepting environment and help them start anew with academic, vocational, spiritual and community support.

We Open Our DOOrs anD

Our Hearts

We sincerely appreciate your donation and the investment it makes to

restoring health and hope in these women who have

served us all.

may god bless and keep

you in His care.

to one of American’s unnoticed and underserved populations:

homeless,female veterans.

they need your support.

To serve them, we need to accelerate our renovation efforts and meet some specific Federal compliance guidelines for housing and program support. We are looking for your financial support to complete the renovations of our Residence and to provide for program staff, curriculum, counseling and domestic supplies. At opening we anticipate being able to accept an initial 8 soliders. Once we are fully-established, we will have 20 beds to support women in need.

The Samaritan Women program for women will include:

• Home-like accommodations (2 residents per room)• 3 family-style meals per day• Opportunities for Bible study and spiritual growth• Occupational therapy• Individual counseling• Group addiction counseling• Sexual trauma recovery workshops• Vocational training in horticulture and culinary arts• Participation in the TSW service community

Please consider the impact that

our armed forces has had on your security and peace of mind.

consider the significant sacrifice that these female soldiers have

made to serve their country.

then prayerfully consider the investment you are willing to make to give her a chance at a new life.

Did you know…• One out of every 10 homeless vets under the age of

45 is a woman.

• Female veterans who end up homeless—estimated 6,500—has nearly doubled over the last decade

• According to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, 23% of the homeless population in the United States is veteran. 3/4ths of which experience some type of alcohol, drug, or mental health problem. Among women vets, it’s estimated that 60% have addiction issues.

• In Maryland and Virginia, the estimated number of homeless female veterans in 2009 was 466; the number of available beds in our area is 24.

• One military report suggested that upwards of 2/3rds of female soldiers experience some form of sexual assault from “friendly forces.”

Fortunately, every one of us is in a position to serve these women who have so bravely served this country.

the Veterans administration is actively pursuing rehabilitative partners for these women and the

samarian Women is honored to stand in that gap.