Saint Martha’s is base camp when you’re climbing Everest.
Saint Martha’s is a St. Louis nonprofit program that provides shelter, resources, and compassionate care for women and children experiencing domestic violence. Since opening on May 1, 1983, we’ve helped over 7,000 women and their children safely leave their abusers and reclaim their lives.
Our Purpose
Saint Martha’s serves women and children impacted by domestic violence by providing shelter and resources.
Mission, Vision & Values
As one of the nine family of ministries of Catholic Charities of St. Louis, we are proud to share in their mission, vision, and values.
Mission: To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence.
Vision: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis will be a premier leader in community renewal and a visible catalyst for social outreach by connecting with people, parishes, and ministries committed to a meaningful communion of care to those in need across every square mile of the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Values: Dignity, Hospitality, Service, Excellence, Compassion, Joy.
How We Help
Saint Martha’s provides women in crisis—and their children—the services they need, without judgment, no matter the circumstances.
She Served. So We Serve.
A devoted friend of Jesus, Saint Martha expressed her faith through service. We follow in her footsteps, serving women and children impacted by domestic violence since 1983.
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As an accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our financial information is open to the public and available for download below.