My Nonprofit Reviews

I can’t even begin to explain the tremendous impact that SMOC Maternity Home has had on me & my family’s life. When I found out I was pregnant, I was homeless, living in a recovery home with only a couple months clean. I had never wanted kids, and my situation was less than ideal to raise one, but I knew what I wanted to do. I had heard about maternity homes and I wanted to be somewhere that would have structure for my sobriety but that could guide me in the transition to becoming a mother as well. Although SMOC is maternity based, when I first talked to Eileen she was so supportive of where I was at and took a chance on me, and I am so grateful she did. I wouldn’t be where I’m at today, the woman I am, the MOTHER I am, if it weren’t for my time spent here. The house is a home, it’s a place you can feel comfortable, safe, supported, & never judged. Eileen put together the greatest team of staff, 4 mothers of different personalities but all with the same thing in common, that they genuinely care. I think one of the biggest things I liked about SMOC was there was never any pressure, they allowed you the time to figure out what your goals were and gave you the resources to make them happen. While pregnant, we had group at night and would learn about every aspect of motherhood. Nothing can prepare you for when your baby actually arrives, but I feel as though I was as prepared as I could be when the time came. I watched the house get remodeled over the time I lived there, just so we had a beautiful home to live in! I even helped make the baby tree on the wall in the living room, and I can’t wait to visit one day and see it all filled up with happy babies smiling because they have everything they need. Having a baby is meant to be a happy time in your life, anyone deserves that and they did everything in their power to give that to us. From cute baby outfits, to car seats, pack & plays, toys, christmas presents, birthday cakes, a baby pool, a lactation consultant, a nurse to bounce questions off of every month, formula, even a NEWBORN PHOTOSHOOT. When we had our babies, they loved them just like we loved them. They were always there to help, but also gave you the space you needed to find your groove. The countless colic nights Mrs Monica (queen of burps) spent with me and her culinary excellence (; The patience Mrs Megan has & the reassurance she gave to me so many times that it would not be hard forever. The creativity and conversation Mrs Regina brought in, her positive energy filling the house. Mrs Eileen always coming in with a fun idea for the babies, her excitement of sharing every experience with us. All 4 of you, I love you all so much and thank you. During my time here I watched SO many other moms receive help too, even Spanish speaking they have Mrs Isabella to help and it’s just so amazing that something as beautiful as SMOC exists. You guys make such a difference. I wouldn’t have wanted to have this experience anywhere but here & thanks to SMOC I was able to lay a foundation to give my daughter the beautiful life she deserves!!!