*Update: We started this fundraiser to purchase two new dishwashers. Within 24 hours our donors came together to meet the need- we now have enough to purchase the two units! Thank you!*

Birkenfeld-Stella Maris House

The Birkenfeld-Stella Maris House is a Women & Children's shelter located in Bremerton, Washington. The House is governed by the charitable principles of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, offering shelter, food, and a safe, supportive environment to women - and women with children - in our community experiencing severe hardship. Compassionate assistance is given at no cost and without discrimination. A full-time Case Manager assists clients in their return to independence. The Birkenfeld-Stella Maris House features 26 beds (including 2 ADA rooms), a children's play area, a garden, a comfortable living area, and a fully equipped kitchen and laundry room.

The Need: Dishwashers

The shelter provides kitchen facilities like any other home with food, cooking utensils, dishes, and appliances. With 26 people in the house (often 9-10 children) the kitchen is very active; multiple loads of dishes are done each day. Both dishwashers in the shelter need replaced and the cost to replace both units (plus the needed equipment for our maintenance staff to connect them) is $865. Thank you for your support of the Stella Maris House!

To learn more about St. Vincent de Paul Bremerton and the ways in which we serve our community, please visit: https://www.svdpbremerton.com/

Stella Maris House Dishwashers

Help Our 26 Bed Women & Children's Shelter Replace Broken Dishwashers