There is a growing need for housing young pregnant women and their babies. Unplanned pregnancies often result in young women being rejected from their homes and living in unsafe environments. As a result, women have no other option than to abort.
Our Solution
There are too few maternity homes where residents can stay long-term. Hannah’s Home is unique in offering a two-year residential program that includes counseling, life skills classes, opportunities to further education, and an introduction to the Gospel. Homeless, pregnant young women are able to transform their lives in a safe and loving environment.
Our Mission
Hannah’s Home of South Florida provides a safe and loving Christian environment for single, pregnant young women. Through counseling, life skills, and continuing education, we offer hope and transform lives.
Our Vision
We want to see lives changed, hope restored, and hearts transformed.
Our Inspiration
“Then Hannah prayed and said: ‘My heart rejoices in the Lord; My horn is lifted high.’” 1 Samuel 2:1
Hannah is a woman from the book of 1 Samuel in the Bible. She was barren and prayed desperately for a son. She promised God that if He would grant her a son, she would offer him back to Him. God heard her prayer and she had Samuel who was a gift from God. Carol Beresford named the home after Hannah to be mindful that every child, no matter the circumstances, is a gift from God.
Our Values
Board of Directors
Carol Beresford
Founder, 2002
Jon Olson
President, 2005
Michael Rhodes
Treasurer, 2002
Jennifer Morton
Member, 2013
Staff
About Joanne
Joanne has been married for 25 years and is a mother of 5. She is from the Hartford, Connecticut area and received her Master’s degree from Barry University with a specialty in Art and Play Therapy. She has a heart and passion for helping women and children reach their fullest potential.
Joanne Dively
Chief Operating Officer
About Mary Arden
Mary Arden is from Rome, Georgia and moved to Florida for college at Palm Beach Atlantic University where she studied Public Relations. She specializes in social media strategy, integrated marketing, and donor relations.
Mary Arden Carroll
PR & Development Manager
About Victoria
Victoria moved to Florida from New York over a year ago to work in ministry. She loves spending time with family, reading, and is currently pursuing her degree in Psychology and Christian Counseling. She feels blessed to work for our residents!
Victoria Bogan
Resident Program Manager
About Betty
Betty is from Pennsylvania with a degree in Education. She taught at Jupiter Christian School for 9 years and most of her career has been spent with children and teens. She says, “There is no better feeling than hearing a child laugh or rocking a baby to sleep.”
Betty Wolcott
Operations & Resident Coordinator
Volunteers
Beth Beson
Financial Administrator
Susan Davenport
Office Administrator
Beth TerMarsch
Office Administrator
Kathy Hayton
Office Administrator
Lillian Luise
Receptionist
Marta Watts
Arts Instructor
Ray Baughn
Repairman
Pastor Kieron Sharpe
Counseling Pastor
Maggie Olson
Administrative Assistant
Lynda Caudill
Child Care Provider
Jessica Didonato
Child Care Provider
Laura
Child Care Provider
Dyann Kotansky
Child Care Provider
Elena Aria
Child Care Provider
Denise Toffanello
Child Care Provider
Marthe Hjortshoj
Child Care Provider
Tracee Sama
Child Care Provider
Sarah Walthall
Child Care Provider
Mary Piersall
Child Care Provider
Sheila Pifer
Child Care Provider
Cyndi Edgett
Inner Healing Instructor
