Visitation House Ministries (VHM) enables mothers and their children to live in safety and security and provides supportive services to those who are experiencing homelessness or at risk.
The majority of homeless families are headed by young, single women with children. Life is difficult for these families. We aim to educate and empower these women and children by providing safe, stable housing and access to educational resources.
We Serve in Three Ways:
- The first is Education integrated with a subsidized transitional housing program - For single mothers with young children who are experiencing homelessness or near homelessness. Families live separately in their transitional housing apartments while the moms pursue their education goals and learn life skills.
- The second is Education for the children - An afterschool tutoring program, child specific learning, play zones, birthday parties, holiday celebrations, field trips and summer programs.
- The third is Education for the Community - Outreach education services for women with limited education from the San Antonio Area.
A Safe Place to Call Home: We know that learning happens best when you and your family feel safe and settled at home. Our housing and education program provides subsidized transitional housing for you and your children.
Housing includes:
- A safe space for you and your family
- After-school care to help your children thrive
- A supportive community that celebrates together.
If you have no place to call home or are on the verge of crisis, we want to help.
Education-The Path to a Better Future: You may feel like many of the women who reach out to us. Hopeless. Overwhelmed. Like you have no future. Over the years, we've seen women just like you change their lives with education. You're not alone. We are here to help.
Women in our programs have:
- Completed their GED
- Finished a college degree
- Watched their children thrive in a caring after-school program
- Found themselves earning a living-wage
- Become self-sustaining
- Provided their family with a better future
Full Education Program: Our housing and education program provides transitional housing, after-school programs, mentoring and more to help women complete a college degree.
The Visitation House Learning Center: Our community learning center is open to other women who want to take the next steps to improve their education.
Women/single mothers and their children only.
Our Volunteers are vital to the success of our programs.
Ways you can help:
- Be an Academic Tutor
- Be a Children's Enrichment Guide (Art, Arts and Crafts and Outdoor Activities).
- Help with our Gala
- Host a Drive
- Host a Fundraiser
- Help with a Service Projects
- Bring your Group to Serve
To get started, simply complete the Volunteer Application Form.
We may not have a matching volunteer opportunity at this present time. We will hold your information on file and would love to be able to call on you when we do.
Please complete the form and return to Visitation House Ministries, P.O. Box 12074, San Antonio, TX 78212