The Security Service Charitable Foundation has donated $23,285 to purchase a van for Magdalena House, a transitional home in San Antonio that serves mothers and children who have fled dangerous and abusive lives. Magdalena House cares for victims of domestic violence, young mothers aging out of foster care, victims of human trafficking, and mothers working through reunification plans with child protective services.
“Security Service’s donation is supplying us with a much-needed van that allows us to transport residents to educational classes, doctor appointments and other destinations that are critical for healing and self-improvement,” said Rev. Denise Barker, founder and executive director of Magdalena House. “Because of partners like Security Service, women leaving Magdalena House are confident mothers who can support themselves and their children financially and emotionally.”
Magdalena House provides transformation through education, a nurturing community, and programming. Over 75% of mothers who have invested in the program (staying at least six months) have completed significant educational milestones such as attaining their GED or associate’s degree, completing an ESL program, or receiving other certified training.
“At Security Service, we know that people become more successful when they are given the resources they need to thrive,” said Greg Stroud, board president for Magdalena House and senior vice president of marketing and sales for Security Service Federal Credit Union. “We are honored to help Magdalena House as they help mothers and children rebuild their lives.”
The Security Service Charitable Foundation helps further Security Service Federal Credit Union’s corporate goal of community service by contributing to deserving organizations and causes in the credit union's market areas that better the community and help to improve the quality of life.
Rev. Denise Barker, founder and executive director for Magdalena House, and Greg Stroud, board president for Magdalena House and senior vice president of marketing and sales for Security Service Federal Credit Union.