A safe place where girls discover their passions.

​Bernadette’s House, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in October 2012. Our staff is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive home-like environment for preteen and teenage girls who live in and around Laurel, Maryland. Careful consideration is made to match each girl with a mentor who is dedicated to developing a nurturing relationship that encourages the mentee to venture on a journey of self-discovery, and “dare to dream” of a life full of possibilities.
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Our program fosters the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will enable the girls to make life choices that will have a positive impact on their future.
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Mission

​Our Mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment for young girls to explore their purpose in life.​
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Vision

​Bernadette’s House was created to help young girls ​Believe, Blossom and Soar!
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Core Values

• Trustworthiness and ethical behavior is required in the organization
• Respect for all children regardless ​of race and background
• Excellence and a standard of honesty and integrity in all we do
• Belief that with nurturing and proper training, children will blossom
• Compassion we preserve dignity by showing concern for each situation
• Citizenship modeling social responsibility in all that we do

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Leadership & Governance

A Board of Directors governs Bernadette’s House, Inc. The organization also relies on the
counsel ​of its volunteer members and the local community.

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The Benefits of Bernadette’s House

Self-empowerment

​Our Girls Rising Webinar empowers our girls to have a space for self-reflection and self-improvement. We believe these skills are essential to mature promising young ladies into empowered women. We firmly believe that giving girls the skills to learn about themselves today will lead to their brighter tomorrow. Our one-on-one mentoring establishes a meaningful relationship, leading to long-term social-emotional wellness.

Success Stories

Affordable and in-demand

​Our affordable programs are designed for girls ages 8 to 17-year, who are often not serviced in traditional programs due to age restrictions. Concentrating our efforts on this critical age group allows us to provide an appropriate curriculum that impacts character, attitudes and behaviors.

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Engaged in the community

We extend beyond our programs and are proud to partner with other community organizations. At Bernadette’s House, we believe in the importance of exposing the next generation to giving back to their community. In addition, we take our young women out to explore the community around them, by scheduling retreats and field trips throughout the year. Exposing youth to diverse, positive situations is critical for self-development.

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“I visited and taught at the center. It’s an amazing group of young women. The support there is awesome. Carol Nash is absolutely perfection, love her.”

— RENELLE MCDOWELL

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We gratefully acknowledge the critical grant funding that Bernadette's House receives from our local, state and national supporters:

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Bernadette’s House is proud to present our strategic partnerships:

We help young girls believe, blossom and soar!

Our mission can only be achieved with the support and generosity of local merchants and individuals like YOU! We invite you to become a supporter as a way of contributing to this important mission and impacting the lives of our girls, their families, and our community-at-large.

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