Laurel House is dedicated to the vision of ending domestic violence in each life, home, and community.
The mission of Laurel House
is to provide safe haven for abused women and their children, to raise
public awareness about domestic violence and to advocate for social
change against domestic violence.
Laurel House is a comprehensive domestic
violence agency serving individuals, families and communities
throughout Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The agency's name was
selected because of the beauty of the laurel, Pennsylvania's
state flower. It represents a victory for people who have taken the
courageous first step of reaching out to Laurel House to support them in
their efforts to build a violence free life for themselves and their
children.
The agency's first program, a domestic
violence shelter for abused women and their children, was founded by the
Women's Center of Montgomery County in 1980. In 1981, Laurel House was
incorporated as an independent nonprofit organization.
Laurel House's shelter has long been
known as a safe place to heal. However, over the past 31 years, our
programs have expanded to include many other needed services and
supports. Today, in addition to our 24-hour hot line and shelter, Laurel
House offers transitional housing, medical advocacy, legal advocacy,
community counseling and support groups, children's programs, support to
law enforcement, and expanded community education and prevention
efforts. Several years ago, Laurel House opened Marian's Attic, an
"upscale resale" thrift shop in King of Prussia. The shop helps
raise needed funds to support our shelter and counseling programs,
while also helping raise awareness about domestic abuse.
Laurel House services are available to
male and female victims of abuse and their children. If you are in an
unsafe situation because of domestic violence or if you would like to
speak with a counselor about available services, please call our Hot line
at 1-800-642-3150.
Now about the Thrift Store....
Just
opened in March 2012, Laurel's Loft is our 2nd resale shop. Located in
the Pennwood Plaza at 1801 N. Broad Street, Lansdale PA 19446, all
proceeds from sales at the store benefit Laurel House and our domestic
violence programs. Laurel's Loft has a wide selection of clothing for
the whole family, jewelry, accessories and small household items. We
invite you to come into the shop to browse, while at the same time
supporting victims of domestic violence and their loved ones.
Items are always needed to ensure that our shop is stuffed-filled with great, quality items.
We are currently looking for gently used or new items:
Men's, Women's, and Children's Clothing
Shoes
Jewelry
Belts
Ties
Purses
Store Hours:
Monday - Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
Thursday: 10am to 7pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 9am to 4 pm
Sunday: 11am to 4pm
Interested in possibly volunteering at Laurel's Loft?
Please call 215-368-6037
