El Paso Villa Maria

Villa Maria responds to the basic needs of women who are unhoused. First, they are welcomed into a

beautiful, safe, healing and loving environment that includes 22 private bedrooms/bath accommodations.

The women share a dining room, kitchen, laundry room, computer room, library, living room, chapel and an

enclosed patio. These residents receive all the necessities including healthy nourishing meals shared as a

community. Residents can live at Villa Maria for up to two years to ensure an adequate period of healing

and transition although the average length of stay is 12-14 months. The hope, love and hard work that

happens at Villa Maria leads to a successful transition.

From the day they are accepted into the shelter, they are provided with case management services to help

them identify and implement the goals they set that will ultimately lead them to self-sustainability. All

residents are required to participate in their case management. The case manager assists each woman

explore options for specialized counseling, education, job training and employment, medical care,

transportation, legal advocacy, available benefits, housing, and residency status if needed.

We are a place of healing where women can feel loved and valued as individuals; thereby regain their sense

of dignity and self-worth. Our shelter understands the importance of instilling hope in our residents and

inspiring them to overcome the crises that brought them to our door. Empowerment is key to our program.