Where Hope Blossoms
Sheltering 1,550+ women, youth and children annually, Lotus House is the largest women’s shelter in the country. We provide shelter, resources, and multi-faceted, comprehensive supportive services to help our guests successfully exit the shelter system and lead lives of greater opportunity.
Where Hope Blossoms
Sheltering 1,550+ women, youth and children annually, Lotus House is the largest shelter for women and children in the country. We provide shelter, resources, and multi-faceted, comprehensive supportive services to help our guests successfully exit the shelter system and lead lives of greater opportunity.
2023 Annual Gala
As we look towards our future, we are excited to announce the date of our 2023 Annual Gala on October 12. We will be celebrating what is to come in support of the hundreds of children and families who call Lotus House, home, and of the hundreds of Overtown children and families who will benefit from the life changing resources that will be made available in our newest project – Children’s Village – set to open in late 2024.
Daily, we are reminded that the only way to break the cycles of poverty, abuse and homelessness is through our children.
Please consider sponsoring this year’s sit down dinner Gala as we raise funds for the future of our children, the future of our families and the future of our community. Together we can, and will, uplift the lives of the most vulnerable in our community.
The Children's Village
In The Children’s Village, Lotus Endowment continues and deepens its commitment to the important work of Lotus House changing and transforming the trauma of homelessness into a window of opportunity for children to heal, learn, grow and thrive and preventing and ending homelessness.
Mission and Vision
Our mission at Lotus House is to improve the lives of women, youth and children experiencing homelessness by providing sanctuary, support, education, tools and resources that empower them to improve the quality of their lives on every level, achieve greater self sufficiency, and build safe, secure lives. If their dreams come true, we enrich our community with the fruit of their potential realized.
To support our mission, we advocate on behalf of women, youth and children experiencing homelessness to raise awareness of their special needs; inspire innovative, holistic solutions that truly break the cycle of childhood abuse, domestic violence and homelessness; and advance service driven research and enlightened public and social policies for greater understanding, social inclusion and resources for women and children experiencing homelessness.
Our vision is that every woman, youth and child experiencing homelessness will have the opportunity to heal, learn and grow, build the foundation for a brighter future, and blossom into who they are truly meant to be.
How We Work
Sheltering 1,550+ women, youth and children annually, Lotus House is the largest shelter for women and children in the country.So much more than a meal, a bed and a shower, Lotus House provides sanctuary, resources, and multi-faceted, comprehensive supportive services to help our guests successfully exit the shelter system and lead lives of greater opportunity.
Therapy and Supportive Services
Therapy and supportive services can play a critical role in helping in our guests heal and regain a sense of stability and hope for the future.
Education and Employment
Access to employment and education services can help break the cycle of poverty and homelessness, providing opportunities for greater economic stability and improved quality of life.
Holistic Programming
Engaging in artistic expression can serve as a powerful tool for guests who have experienced trauma, providing a therapeutic outlet for self-expression, emotional processing, and healing.
Research, Innovation and Advocacy
Research and innovation are crucial for advancing the field of homeless services, allowing us to continuously improve and tailor interventions to meet the unique and evolving needs of our guests.
Our Impact
Stories of Hope
