Goals for Our Mothers How You Can Help 1. Understand their identity in Christ Volunteering 2. Develop a system of support for independent living 3. Understand how to have healthy relationships 4. Cultivate freedom from self-destructive behavior Volunteers are essential to our day-to-day operations. The following are ways to get involved: • organize a drive for needed supplies • help with projects around the house and grounds • plan a presentation for the mothers 5. Develop the ability to resolve conflict • cook a meal for the home 6. Learn how to plan ahead, set goals and solve problems • “house sitting” (while house moms run errands or transport residents to work/school) 7. Provide opportunities to improve level of employment and/or education status • assist with fundraising events or coordinate special projects (i.e. baby showers) 8. Build a savings account Danielle Inn “A Home of Hope for the Unwed, Expectant Mother” • be a liaison with your church or community group to help us share about Danielle Inn 9. Develop effective parenting and life skills Motivated Moms Series Each resident in the program is required to complete this practical curriculum that includes reading, watching videos and written and useful tasks. Topics include those mentioned above and others such as dignity, adoption, nutrition, manners and etiquette, and anger management. Donations to Danielle Inn Our operations are solely dependent on the financial gifts of our supporters. Gifts can be automatically deducted from your debit/credit card monthly or annually. To make a donation by credit card, please visit our website at www.danielleinn.net/OnlineGiving. If you prefer, checks or money orders can be mailed to P.O. Box 2976, Covington, LA 70434. For donations of clothing, furniture, baby accessories, etc. or if you have any questions, call us at (985) 898-3559 or email [email protected]. 80431 Ogden Rd. Covington, LA 70435 P.O. Box 2976 Covington, LA 70434 (985) 898-3559 [email protected] www.danielleinn.net About Us Danielle Inn, a 501(c)3 organization, is “A Home of Hope for the Unwed, Expectant Mother.” Our mission is to provide a Christcentered home to support and minister to the spiritual, physical, educational, and emotional needs of mothers while they prepare for the birth of their babies. We aim to achieve this through modeling the love of Christ and equipping residents with necessary life skills for competent living. We offer peace and rest, thereby providing these women with the opportunity to CHOOSE LIFE for their unborn babies. Danielle Inn is located on the north side of Covington, Louisiana and consists of a twelve-bedroom, eight-bath, 7,700 square foot home situated on seventeen and a half acres with a two acre lake. The home is nestled in rolling hills and is surrounded by horse farms and an alpaca farm. To assist women in overcoming obstacles and meeting their goals, Danielle Inn provides the following resources: • A nurturing and stable home environment • Nutritious food • Maternity and infant supplies • Biblically based counseling • Assistance with transportation • Support, encouragement and accountability by full-time live-in staff • A savings program • Life skills courses • Goal settings meetings with house mother and licensed social worker Abby Shields Executive Director Each resident must meet the following requirements: • Be able to provide proof of pregnancy • Be no more than 7 months (28 weeks) pregnant • Be at least 18 years of age • Have no other children in her custody • Committed to be drug and alcohol free • Not in need of detox services • Not be fleeing a current domestic violence situation • Willing to live in accordance with the established rules • Committed to working on goals of selfimprovement Call (985) 898-3559 or visit the website www.danielleinn.net if you are interested in residency. Abby has 18 years experience as an educator and 17 years as a national speaker. Her passion is speaking and teaching others about the abundant life and grace available in a relationship with Christ. She communicates this message with enthusiasm, humor and authenticity. In the process of looking for a place to house and minister to women recovering from drug and alcohol addictions, she was given the opportunity to assume responsibility of Danielle Inn. God brought to her memory her grandmother’s rape and death from an unsuccessful at-home abortion. She knew He was calling her to continue operating Danielle Inn as a home for unwed mothers. She became Executive Director in 2010. One of our primary ministry goals at Danielle Inn is to model the love, forgiveness and freedom available through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and encourage this relationship through Bible study, worship, discipleship and character building opportunities.
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