Still wanting to love and be loved, she went on to marry again. Until one day her life took another unexpected blow when as a mother of now 6 children, her husband left the house to go to the store, and he never returned. 

She never married again, but still making an attempt to love and be loved, she went on to have 4 more children with various men who were in and out of her life. As with any single mother, taking care of children alone was a challenge for her. With all of the fathers absent, she relied on welfare to help until most of her children were grown. With no skills, when she entered the workforce the only thing she was able to secure was in the janitorial field.

When the last child was an adult, she received some training and was offered a job in a clerical position. Even though she was at the age when most people are preparing to retire, but she was so proud of herself! Not only did she love her job and the people she worked with, she loved the feeling of accomplishment. As a single mother, she raised her children, and now she was able to work on a job she loved. Soon the life of pain, joy and challenges took a toll on her health and her clerical career came to an end. Who is this woman? This woman is everywhere. She lives in your city; she is in your community; she may even be part of your family. She is the young woman who needs a little help, a little support, a little encouragement. Jane Elizabeth Wynn is her name.

Why is her life so significant? 

Can you imagine what she could have accomplished in her life if someone had approached her at any point in her life’s journey and said, “You are a smart and beautiful woman, capable of doing great things with your life. Let me help you.”

Elizabeth Haven Community Projects is established as a community organization for the development of young women. Our goal is to build self-esteem and provide a safe haven for young women facing homelessness, pregnancy, or motherhood and guiding them in the direction of productive and independent living. There isn’t a young woman who can’t accomplish great things with the proper support system. But there are many young women who just need a little help, a little support, a little encouragement.

*The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancies

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Elizabeth Haven Community Projects, Inc.

P.O. Box 11955, Spring, TX 77391

 Questions, please call Victoria Ochiche, Executive Director @ 832.654.4725.

EDUCATIONAL TOURS:

Anchorage, Alaska (2020)

2020 Supporters:

Girls, Inc.

AIG

Summer College Tour

Thank you sponsors . . .

Thank you patron supporters . . .

Thank you parents and volunteers!

Oscar Newton passed away on January 7 and our prayers go out to his family.

According to Jay Wintrob, President/CEO of AIG Life and Retirement, Oscar imparted his wisdom through his incredible gift of storytelling. He was so quotable that friends often called these sayings “Oscar-isms.” One in particular: “Life is measured not by duration, but by donation.” How we measure “donation” is not necessarily defined by dollars, but by time and giving to others, which Oscar exemplified.

Elizabeth Haven was honored to be one of the recipients of that generosity. 

Victoria Ochiche, Executive Director, was honored as a Community Hero by Forever Families Foster Care & Adoption, Mr. Lonnie & Dr. Sophia Fields, Founders