Donate now to support young women and their children who are both in and out of the foster care system in the District of Columbia.

The Mary Elizabeth House is the only dependent living program serving young mothers and expectant mothers navigating the foster care system. It is currently home to seven young mothers and their eight children.

Research from the National Center for Children in Poverty suggests that, given their lived experiences with poverty, 41%-51% of them will continue to live in poverty as adults.

We can’t allow that to happen.

Our young moms are full of hope and excited by the prospect of what the future holds for them and their children. They’re making the most of the cards they’ve been dealt and working hard to improve the odds for their families.

Together we can help them defy the odds and prevail over generational poverty once and for all.

When you give to The Mary Elizabeth House, you’re funding vital programs and services proven to help break the cycle of generational poverty.

Stand with us. Please make a generous gift to help #breakthecycle.

With Hope and Gratitude,

Kelvin Robinson

Chief Executive Officer