On June 7th, 1988, the Village of Hope was incorporated under the name of Caritas, Inc. On June 14th, 1991, the organization changed its name to Joseph House Village, Inc. It was founded by the late Sister Mary Elizabeth Gintling as part of Joseph House Ministries to help the poor. The organization began as a homeless shelter for men but evolved into a transitional living program for homeless women and their children. The final name change occurred on April 4th, 2000. Joseph House Village, Inc. changed its name to the Village of Hope. This change happened ultimately to prevent confusion with Joseph House, Inc. The Village of Hope is now an independent and non-denominational organization but maintains a close relationship with Joseph House.
In 1994 the Village Medical Clinic opened. The clinic operated successfully in treating low-income and uninsured adults in the community. However, in August 2013, the clinic closed as the Village Board of Directors determined that the small medical facility could not operate efficiently under the new Affordable Care Act. The interim director at the time stated that it was very difficult for a small non-profit like the Village to keep up with changing laws and healthcare regulations. The Village decided that it would be more beneficial to use the space in order to expand the transitional living program for women and children. Most of the staff and patients transferred to the Lower Shore Clinic.
The Village of Hope is a non-profit organization located on Lake Street in Salisbury, MD. The Village’s mission is to provide programs and services, including transitional housing for economically disadvantaged women and children in the Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset counties. The unwavering staff and volunteers of the VOH work with participants to help them build self-esteem and assist in their transition back to living self-sufficient, productive lives. The VOH’s Steps to Success program offers participants residency of up to two years in one of our 15 fully furnished apartments. Participants have access to full-time social workers, mental health and credit counseling, life skills workshops, parenting classes, and job skills training.
Individuals are eligible for the VOH’s Steps to Success program if they are women aged 18-62, are single, divorced, or legally separated, have up to 3 children aged 14 or under, have no children, and have been drug-free for at least one year. Participants must be willing to try their best to make positive changes in their lives and must be willing to work towards their goals. The mission of the Village of Hope is to promote self-sufficiency and to improve the quality of life among at-risk women and children.
In 1994 the Village Medical Clinic opened. The clinic operated successfully in treating low-income and uninsured adults in the community. However, in August 2013, the clinic closed as the Village Board of Directors determined that the small medical facility could not operate efficiently under the new Affordable Care Act. The interim director at the time stated that it was very difficult for a small non-profit like the Village to keep up with changing laws and healthcare regulations. The Village decided that it would be more beneficial to use the space in order to expand the transitional living program for women and children. Most of the staff and patients transferred to the Lower Shore Clinic.
The Village of Hope is a non-profit organization located on Lake Street in Salisbury, MD. The Village’s mission is to provide programs and services, including transitional housing for economically disadvantaged women and children in the Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset counties. The unwavering staff and volunteers of the VOH work with participants to help them build self-esteem and assist in their transition back to living self-sufficient, productive lives. The VOH’s Steps to Success program offers participants residency of up to two years in one of our 15 fully furnished apartments. Participants have access to full-time social workers, mental health and credit counseling, life skills workshops, parenting classes, and job skills training.
Individuals are eligible for the VOH’s Steps to Success program if they are women aged 18-62, are single, divorced, or legally separated, have up to 3 children aged 14 or under, have no children, and have been drug-free for at least one year. Participants must be willing to try their best to make positive changes in their lives and must be willing to work towards their goals. The mission of the Village of Hope is to promote self-sufficiency and to improve the quality of life among at-risk women and children.
