A Beacon of Hope: Beth Sturman’s Laurel House Journey

Help us honor a legacy of helping families, single woman households, victims of abuse regardless of gender identification, individuals living at or below the poverty line, and those who bear emotional scars of abuse.

Beth Sturman has been the Executive Director of Laurel House since 2005. In this capacity, she has helped the organization grow to become Montgomery County's "go-to" resource for people and communities impacted by domestic abuse. Under Beth's leadership, Laurel House grew to become the comprehensive domestic violence agency it is today, serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Please join us in celebrating a true beacon of hope for survivors of domestic violence as we say farewell to Beth Sturman.

2024

Prior to her work with Laurel House

Beginning her career as a secretary at a day program for battered women, Beth has never wavered from her commitment and drive to help domestic abuse victims. Prior to her...

Introduction of The Thrift Shops

In September of 2006, Laurel House opened their first thrift shop, Marian’s Attic in King of Prussia. Then a few years later, again under Beth’s leadership, Laurel House opened a...

Beth’s First Years at Laurel House

When Beth joined Laurel House in October of 2005, Laurel House had a budget of approximately $1.5 million. Through her leadership, the Laurel House budget has grown to $3.4 million....

Highlights from a 19-Year Laurel House Journey

Beth’s ability to fundraise and leverage funds for various programming needs, has led to the expansion of most of Laurel House’s programs. In 2007, Laurel House created the 5K DASH...

Vision for a New Shelter: The Safe Haven Center

One of Beth’s most memorable accomplishments during her time at Laurel House has been the opening of Laurel House’s Safe Haven Center. For years, Laurel House had wanted to move...

Beth has seen Laurel House through unexpected crises, from the 2008 financial crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic, and has only ever grown the organization’s capacity during the most difficult financial times. No matter what, the well-being of the survivors that we work with are always first and foremost in her mind and she has worked above and beyond so that their needs are met. Laurel House would not be the organization it is today, without her incredible leadership.