Women Helping Women in Need
Read about Sasha's healing from a tragic past.
Do you know a woman who is hurting? Perhaps you've "been there" and your heart is calling you to help.
RSVP for the
Pink & White Party Reception on May 22
when you donate.
Thank you for your gift!
​The Donor Reception on Thurs., May 22 will be hosted by
Bud and Carolyn Smith in their home at
775 Redgate Rd. in Sewickley from 6-8pm.
NOTE: Our traditional luncheon has been cancelled.
Why Give?
Women of all ages who seek counseling at Samaritan struggle with pain and stress due to:
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Trauma due to abuse, rape, divorce, loss, etc.
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Single parenting
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Discrimination
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Mental/emotional health disorders
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Unhealthy family or marital relationships
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Stress of caring for elderly parents
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Pressures of college and/or work
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Inadequate income
​. . . and often combinations of these and other hardships.
Half of the women we serve lack the resources to pay for counseling. But you can help them through our Women Helping Women in Need program.
Is your heart calling you to help?
By donating, you empower women to heal and regain their strength, freeing them to provide a better life for themselves and their family. Please give your gift today. Thank you!
Make an Even Bigger Impact
Do you belong to a women's club or church group?
You can ask your group to adopt our Women Helping Women in Need program as their charity. This can be a one-time activity, or repeated annually--your choice.
Please email Beth Healey for more information, or call her at 888.200.9746, ext. 1001.
Other Ways to Make Your Gift:
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Call us at 888.200.9746 x1001 to charge your gift.
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Make your check payable to Samaritan Counseling, print "Women Helping Women" on the memo line and mail it to:
Samaritan Counseling, Guidance, Consulting
202 Beaver Street, 3rd Floor
Sewickley, PA 15143
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DOWNLOAD our brochure to learn more.
Sasha Healed from her Tragic Past
Read her story:
When a young girl’s childhood is wrought with sexual and emotional abuse, seeing her way through life can be murky at best. In Sasha’s case, love for her unborn baby ultimately drove her to seek the help she needed. Thanks to caring women like you, Sasha found healing at Samaritan.
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At the age of six, Sasha had been raped by a family member. When she told her parents, they “looked the other way,” making no effort to protect her. The sexual abuse continued through her early teens. Feeling hopelessly trapped and unloved, Sasha turned to alcohol to numb her pain.
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In the middle of 12th grade, Sasha quit school and decided to escape to a new, “exciting” life in Las Vagas. However, she soon found herself living in the streets, hooked on heroin, and sold into sex trafficking. Again, Sasha was immersed in a tragic lifestyle in which she had no control over her own body or the powerful drug that held her captive.
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In her early twenties, Sasha became pregnant, sparking a crucial turning point for her. Desiring a fresh start for herself and her baby, Sasha made up her mind to abandon her lifestyle in Las Vegas—a decision that cost her a beating by a sex panderer. Injured and scared, she fled the city in the middle of the night, returning to her hometown in rural Pennsylvania.
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After completing a drug treatment program, Sasha gave birth to a healthy baby boy. She attended Narcotics Anonymous while earning her GED. Soon after, Sasha got a job at a drug rehabilitation center and secured financial aid to enroll in a community college. Although she was on the right track, Sasha was still fragile. Traumatized by her past, she needed help to heal. On the recommendation of a co-worker, Sasha called Samaritan.
At Samaritan, Sasha’s therapist helped her to realize her value as a person. Through therapy, Sasha transitioned from a fearful, broken girl to a courageous, strong woman. “Faith-based therapy was instrumental in helping me develop a sense of self-worth—something that I never had,” said Sasha. “What I achieved through counseling at Samaritan dramatically changed my life.”
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Every day, women with tragic pasts turn to Samaritan for compassionate, faith-based care. But many are uninsured and struggling financially. By supporting our Women Helping Women in Need campaign, you can give a broken woman a chance to heal by making her therapy affordable. Please mail your check to Samaritan Counseling at 202 Beaver St., 3rd Fl., Sewickley, PA 15143 or donate online today. Thank you for caring!
Samaritan is classified as a 501 c 3 nonprofit, a registered charity, EIN number is 25-1425598. Your gift is tax-exempt, and you will receive an acknowledgment for your records.
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The official registration and financial information of Samaritan Counseling Center of Western PA (legal name) may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.