Point Breeze Credit Union has donated $10,000 to Sarah’s Hope at Hannah More, a program run by St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore. The funds will be used to start a mentoring program for middle and high school-aged students living at the shelter.
Homeless children experience low self-esteem, shame and are victims of bullying at higher rates than their peers in more stable housing. This new mentoring program will provide an outlet and help instill a sense of belonging.
Sarah’s Hope is an emergency program that ¬¬provides shelter and basic essentials for families dealing with homelessness. Its mission is to ‘re-house’ families by helping them move into permanent housing. Sarah’s Hope serves roughly 25 families at a time and provides hot meals, youth activities and tutoring, adult education classes, case management, housing placement and referrals.
“We’re so grateful for Point Breeze for their generous donation, which is our most significant contribution to date this year,” said Michelle Boyle, Vice President of Development and Communications at St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore. “It will allow us to continue to help the families in our care and start a crucial mentoring program for older children.”
In addition to the mentoring program, Point Breeze’s donation will help provide Move-In Kits. As each family transitions to permanent housing, Sarah’s Hope assembles items such as sheets, blankets, kitchen wares, and cleaning supplies in a Move-In Kit to help welcome them to their new home and smooth the transition.
“We’re pleased to help such an incredible organization provide for families in need. Sarah’s Hope plays a significant role in helping these members of our community gain long-term self-sufficiency,” said Bernie McLaughlin, President and CEO of Point Breeze Credit Union. “It’s our mission to better the lives of our members and our communities. Our support of local organizations like Sarah’s Hope is just one of the ways we strive to continue to help the communities that we serve.”
For additional information on Point Breeze Credit Union and its impact in the communities it serves, please visit https://www.pbcu.com/.