Most recently under Beth’s leadership, Laurel House began a renovation and expansion of our transitional housing building in North Wales, known as Nehemiah’s Way. Once part a large estate, this building was gifted to Laurel House over 20 years ago by another organization that had transformed it into individual apartments for survivors of domestic violence […]
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 the shelter out of the existing building in Norristown so we underwent a Capital Campaign to raise funds for a new shelter location. Then in […]
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 Against Domestic Violence to raise revenue for the organization and awareness of the mission of Laurel House. This event has been so successful that it […]
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. This has allowed Laurel House’s programs to expand to provide life-saving supportive services to victims of domestic violence throughout Montgomery County. One of the biggest […]
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 second thrift shop called Laurel’s Loft in Lansdale. These two additions have created a significant source of revenue for Laurel House with both shops bringing […]
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 work with Laurel House, Beth was the Director of Residential Services for Project HOME. In 1999, Beth and her family moved to this region after having […]
