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I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Beverly F. Smith, Founder and Executive Director of Momma's Safe Haven, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. (EIN: 47-3974966). Since our establishment in 2014, we have been dedicated to supporting our community by encouraging self-love, higher education, and self-employment. We serve as a support bridge for individuals seeking resources to elevate their lives, firmly believing that it takes a healthy village to raise a child.

Our Programs and Impact

We offer a variety of programs and services at no charge to the community, many of which are intergenerational:

  • Healing Center: Provides support to mothers who have lost a child to community violence, offering counseling, weekly support groups, healing retreats, events and a compassionate community.

  • Resilience Academy: Assists youth through tutoring, life skills development, conflict resolution, barbering and cosmetology classes, art therapy, field trips and more.

  • #dcfilmlife:  film school (including acting lessons, production classes, and writing workshops), and more.

Through these initiatives, we have positively impacted the lives of over 5,000 families across all eight wards of the District, fostering resilience and empowerment.

Current Financial Challenges

Despite our successes, we are currently facing financial difficulties due to funding cuts from the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants and the Alliance of Concerned Men. This shortfall has led to a cancellation notice for our cyber insurance ($975 due by 3/20/2025), and we are awaiting responses to grant applications submitted to the Department of Recreation, the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, and the DC Housing Authority.

Request for Support

To continue our vital work, we are seeking support to cover our general operating budget of $5,000 per month. Your contribution would directly sustain our programs, ensuring that we can continue to provide essential services to those in need.

How You Can Help

Your generous donation can be made through the following methods:

  • Online: Visit our website at www.mommassafehaven.org and click on the "Donate" button.

  • Mail: Send a check payable to "Momma's Safe Haven" to our mailing address: 1501 Half Street SW #31 Washington DC 20024.

  • In-Person: Contact us at 202-315-9095 to arrange a convenient time for drop-off.

All donations are tax-deductible, and we will provide a receipt for your records.

Conclusion

We deeply appreciate your consideration of our request. Your support is crucial in helping us maintain our programs and continue making a positive impact in our community. Together, united, we stand to build a healthier village for our children and families.

Thank you for your time and generosity.

Sincerely,

Beverly F. Smith
Founder and Executive Director
Momma's Safe Haven
www.mommassafehaven.org
202-315-9095
info@mommassafehaven.org

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"We believe that it takes a healthy village to raise a child, united we stand to “taking our streets back one event at a time”.

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1501 HALF STREET SW #31 WASHINGTON DC 20024

Encouraging Self-Love , Higher Education & Self-Employment

 

Momma’s Safe Haven provides a bridge of support for people affected by trauma. We provide safe spaces to heal and a supportive community. We provide counseling, nutrition, education, and unlimited love to help them become whole and to take control of their own successful futures. 

 

We work with more than 5,000 families in the District from sites in wards 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Where we see a need, we find a way to address it, with diverse programming.

Welcome to the Family!

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