So a quick update about what I am doing at my new job. I am working part time about 10-14 hours/week at The O'Connor House in Carmel.
The O'Connor House is a non-denominational Christian maternity home for single moms over 18 in unplanned pregnancy situations. It is a place for a woman to turn to when she has nowhere else to go. She can stay for up to 18 months as long as she complies with the house policies and rules. The residents of The O'Connor House must complete chores and life skill programs as well as be working, job searching or in school. Each woman sets goals for herself and works toward achieving them while she lives at The O'Connor House. Our house capacity is currently for 5 mothers and their babies/toddlers, and we are a full house with 5 women and 6 children.
So what do I do?
Our house is staffed 24/7 by house managers, and that is my role. Each shift that I work is a little different. There is a lot of variety. I ensure that the residents have completed assignments, babysit children while moms are working, call volunteers, arrange rides to work, plan activities, run errands, sort donations, and mentor the moms about finances, work, goals and parenting. Each day is another chance to speak into the life of a woman who wants to improve her life situation. My prayer is that God will use me to help these moms find or deepen a relationship with Him also.
I definitely feel blessed to be part of this amazing ministry!
If you want to help, there two primary ways to get involved: Give goods or services. :)
-Donations (financial or food/hygiene items)
-Volunteering (giving a ride, teaching a class, house maintenance, babysitting, sorting donations, etc!)
-Ask me!
2 comments:
I'm very pro-breastfeeding, and, to my annoyance, I keep getting sent formula samples & checks. I always wonder- are maternity homes & women's shelters good places to donate these to save women money, or do the samples undermine breastfeeding for these women and create a need for formula? I'm torn, so I have a bag full of samples just sitting around while I wonder.
Joanna, some of the moms do breastfeed but there is still a need for formula. If you are wanting to donate your checks/samples we can definitely use them.
The O'Connor House
P.O. Box 1061
Carmel, IN 46032
Or drop any donations by the house at 929 Rohrer Rd.
Thanks! And congrats on your new little bundle!!
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