Our Lady's Inn - St. Louis opened January 22, 1982

Our Lady's Inn - St. Charles opened April 1, 2006

 

Because of the dedication and love of many volunteers and donors, more than 5,000 families have been assisted!

 

Who can volunteer?

 

Individuals

Groups, small or large

Students and other individuals seeking community service hours or practicum credits

 

1) Any age can fill out a volunteer application. Minors need the written permission of a parent or authorized guardian. Young volunteers will need to have their parent(s) or guardian(s) volunteer alongside them.

2) Volunteer applicants age 18 and older are required to complete a child abuse and neglect screening application through the state of Missouri. Our Lady's Inn fills handles the application.

 

Community Service:

 

For information on how to volunteer at Our Lady's Inn to fulfill grade school, high school, community service, confirmation or general service hours, call:
Laura Smart at Our Lady's Inn-St. Louis (314) 351-4590 Click HERE to email or
Betsy Beauparlant at Our Lady's Inn-St. Charles (636) 398-5375

 

College Practicum Hours and Service Learning:

 

For information on how to volunteer at Our Lady's Inn to fulfill college-related service learning hours or practicum requirements, call:
Mary Laubengayer or Belinda James at Our Lady's Inn-St. Louis (314) 351-4590 or
Leona Swank at Our Lady's Inn-St. Charles (636) 398-5375

Medical-related students can call nurses Kathy Pimmel or Helen Risse (314) 351-4590

Our Lady's Inn-St. Louis and Our Lady's Inn-St. Charles are open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Volunteers are essential to how well the maternity homes provide shelter, care, case management, activities, and other support services, including:

 

Top of the list: PRAY!

The first and most important way to help Our Lady's Inn is to please PRAY for the moms and children. Thank you! We could not do this work without God's presence and power. And God will show you the ways you can help, such as...

Childcare

Babies and children! Fun! Various days and hours, while moms are attending meeting on site at Our Lady's Inn.

 

Office, Clerical & Donations

Volunteers help answer phones, monitor the office and property, welcome clients and visitors, help with mailings and accounting, keep donations and storage rooms orderly.

 

Kitchen & Cooking

Our Lady's Inn prepares and serves meals three times per day for the moms and children. We are blessed to have volunteers and donors who provide the food and/or come in to cook. Let us knowif you would like to share your culinary delights with the families.

 

FUNdraisers & FRIENDraisers!

Our Lady's Inn values the kind generosity of its supporters, whose financial support keeps he maternity homes and transitional housing open to shelter pregnant women and their children. This is accomplsihed through fundraising events, online giving, grant writing, donations and special projects supported by individuals, families, businesses, groups and grantors.

 

Twice Blessed Resale Shop

Owned and operated by Our Lady's Inn. Located 1/2 block from Our Lady's Inn-St. Louis. (314) 481-3332. Call Lucy Hannegan. You can read more by clicking on the Twice Blessed tab to the left of this screen.

 

Repairs, Upkeep & Improvements

Plumbing, painting, carpentry, yardwork, flooring, cleaning, installing. You name it, we'll need it at some point.

 

Booths at Fairs

Fundraisers, community resource fairs, volunteer fairs, student service learning and practicum fairs, etc. It's easy and fun to do: set up displays, hand out literature, and engage in conversation about Our Lady's Inn with anyone interested. A great way to reach out to potential volunteers, practicum students, persons seeking assistance, donors, etc.

 

"Pay It Forward" Project: Handcrafted and Hand-Decorated Items

Jewelry, tote bags, hair bows, flip flops, blank greeting cards, and more!

Our Lady's Inn volunteers, staff and clients create jewelry and other beautiful items in our "Pay It Forward" group. These items are offered for donations at booths and fairs and fundraisers, and at our Twice Blessed Resale Shop.

 

Assist the Development Department

Media contacts, outreach to businesses, churches, schools and groups, bulk mail projects, newsletters, e-blasts, event invitations and coordination, auction item requests, public speaking, fundraisers, 30th Anniversary Capital Campaign, print materials & design, promotional videos and photography, publications, marketing, public relations, creativity!

 

Visit and Tour

Your personal visit to and tour of Our Lady's Inn in St. Louis and St. Charles helps you discover ways to volunteer, donate and support the ongoing work of both maternity homes.

 

Learn More About Our Lady's Inn

You can request a free copy of our video story, "The Miracle of Hope", to watch with your family, friends, church, coworkers, club members, etc., and to give out at your events. You can invite staff, volunteers and former program participants to speak to your group.