4. History
 Opened May 1, 1983
 Serves 110 women and 130 children annually
 Shelter open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

5. Our Safe Haven

12. Statistics
 1 in 4 women in the U.S. has experienced violence by a
spouse or boyfriend.
 15 million U.S. children witnessed violence in their
home at least once last year.
 Boys who witness violence towards their mothers are
1500% more likely to behave violently themselves,
while girls become 700% more likely to be abused.

25. Shelter Words of Inspiration

26. You Die Only Once…
You die only once.
Yet I have died a thousand deaths.
I’m not allowed to cry
I could never say goodbye.
I’m not allowed to speak my mind
Perhaps a few words, then only kind.
I’m not allowed to think for myself.
Only you can think;
All my thoughts are put on a shelf.
I’m stupid
I’m crazy
I’m lazy
I’m hazy…
I’m convinced.
So I stayed.
-Written by a former resident of St. Martha’s Hall

32. Some Warning Signs
 Says or does hurtful things, then claims they’re joking
 Jealous of your friends, both male and female
 Controls what you wear, where you go, what you do or
with whom you associate
 Expresses emotions through violence
 Blames abusive behavior on drinking, drugs, others, etc.

33. Don’t Suffer in Silence.
You Are Due Respect.
Accept Nothing Less.
St. Martha’s Hall:
314-533-1313
(24-Hour Crisis Line)
www.saintmarthas.org

34. On behalf of the women and children we serve:
Thank you for supporting

36. Credits
 Music by: Vince Gill, Jenny Gill
 Produced by: Christina Santiago Turner