Enriched by our origin, Unfolding in the present, Preparing for the future

Malta House was born in faith. It began in 1993 with five founding members, moved by an acute awareness of young pregnant women, experiencing homelessness with nowhere to go. After many prayerful conversations, they felt called to establish a home where these women and their babies could find sanctuary. By 1998, Malta House, A Beacon of Hope, opened its doors, turning vision into reality and hope into home. We welcome mothers and supporters of all religious beliefs into our community.

Our Foundational Principles

The good work at Malta House is deeply rooted in the Catholic social teaching’s timeless principles:

• The Dignity of the Human Person. Every life reflects God’s image, deserving respect from conception onward.
• Serving Without Distinction. We welcome every mother and child, honoring human dignity without exception.
• The Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable. We prioritize those who are most in need, ensuring that young mothers receive attentive care.
• Family and Community Participation. We recognize families as the cornerstone of society, we empower and encourage their active engagement, nurturing robust and connected communities.

Our Mission

We provide a safe and nurturing residential home where young mothers and their babies can thrive. Through personalized guidance and unwavering support, we equip residents with the tools to build self-sufficient, hopeful futures.

Our Present Impact & Community

Since opening our doors in 1998, we have grown to four programs: Residential, Nursery, Graduate, and Community Outreach programs.

Our programs and services include:

• Parenting and practical life skills workshops
• Educational and vocational training
• Professional development coaching
• Access to healthcare and mental-health counseling
• Community resource navigation

We have assisted more than 900 mothers and babies (including graduate moms) who passed through our doors. Through our Community Outreach Program, we have served countless families by distributing clothing, diapers, and other essential baby items to address urgent material needs in the community. Volunteers acclaim Malta House as “one of the best missions in Fairfield County,” and our moms form a lasting sisterhood with one another, the staff, Malta House graduates, and the wider community.

But we’re not done yet!!!

The Future

We are exploring new initiatives that will strengthen our path forward. And we welcome your insight and participation in some of these areas:

1. Growing volunteer partnerships with local businesses
2. Expanding interfaith community involvement for greater awareness
3. Celebrating the successes of our graduate network to encourage others
4. Spotlighting volunteer stories to inspire new volunteers
5. Growing financial support to ensure Malta House’s transformational programs continue

Are you are interested in helping to expand our impact? We would love to hear from you! Please contact our Chief of Advancement, Leslie A. Lopez, DM JD CFRE, at llopez@maltahouse.org