I was born and raised in Hungary. I came to the U.S. to get my bachelor’s degree at Azusa Pacific University. One day in 1998, while I was a student, I found out that I was pregnant…

Elizabeth House experiences countless moments where our incredible volunteers provide tangible, emotional, and spiritual support for our women and our children. In big ways- and some that may seem small- our community surrounds women who are hurting or struggling and says “You are not alone”.

As an organization that has served pregnant and parenting mothers for nearly 30 years, Elizabeth House is dedicated to maternal health and wellness. This Black History Month we would like to honor the history of Black birth workers and allow their legacy to inspire us to continue to lead the way in serving our community and beyond. 

Mary came to Elizabeth House when she was expecting her third child. She had a history of drug abuse and felt depressed and overwhelmed with the many losses in her day-to-day life. It took all of her effort to stay clean and get through the challenges of each day- she knew she needed help, and she called us to lend a hand.