The New Emergency Family Shelter is Now Open!

In a perfect world, no family would experience hunger, medical care would be available to all, and every family would know the security of a permanent home.

However, for thousands of families in Frederick County, the reality is far different. Since 2014, The Religious Coalition has offered the only Emergency Family Shelter in Frederick County to help families in need.

In March 2022, with the help of the Frederick community, we successfully opened a new Emergency Family Shelter. Together, we reached the $3.5 million goal that funded the renovation and construction of the White-Hayward Farmhouse, start-up costs, and the establishment of an endowment fund to support the program in perpetuity.

Now, the farmhouse provides temporary housing and supportive services for up to ten families at a time, offering private suites with personal bathrooms, laundry rooms, a community kitchen, a living and dining area, counseling rooms, and a children’s playroom. In addition, compassionate staff provide integrated case management and support to assist families in achieving their goals of securing permanent housing and a road map out of poverty.

With gratitude, we thank you for making all of this possible.