EXECUTIVE BOARD
OLGA RODRIGUEZ
Executive President
JODIE SHEFFIELD
President
BECKY DEAL
Vice President
BETH OSSINO
Secretary
CATHERINE RODGERS
Treasurer
SISTER ANN BRITO
Director
ANITA CORNMAN
Director
DAVID DERKSEN
Director
ELLA HOLMAN
Director
HOW WE STARTED
Ethel Ellison and her husband, Carl, ran the Stockton Gospel Mission. One evening, as it was getting dark, she had to tell yet another woman there was no place at the mission for her to stay. Walking out the door, the woman turned and said, “It’s strange — There is a shelter for men and for children and an animal shelter for dogs and cats, but no place for women!” That night, the Lord burdened Ethel’s heart to provide a place for women in need.
On August 01, 1957, women from thirteen churches formed a temporary Board of Directors for the organization that would become the Haven of Peace (the first homeless shelter for women and children in San Joaquin County). The group found an old two-story house. The Lord spoke to His people to help raise the money needed to purchase the building, and a local Christian businessman carried the balance needed at a low interest rate. In June 1959, after much prayer, cleaning, and painting, they were ready to move in. As time went on, the Haven outgrew that little house. In September 1967, groundbreaking services were held at our present location in French Camp.
THE BUTTERFLY
The Haven of Peace has adopted the butterfly in our logo as the butterfly symbolizes a new life. For the first time, it has wings to fly with freedom and independence. That is what it’s like to see a resident change as she grows. She leaves the Haven with a new direction, a new life. So whenever you see a butterfly, remember, as a result of your prayers and personal contributions, miracles are always happening at the Haven of Peace. Women are learning how to fly on their own!
STATEMENT OF FAITH
We believe the Bible to be inspired and the only infallible authorized word of God.
We believe there is only one true living God, and He exists as three distinct personalities: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit — We acknowledge these as the Holy Trinity.
We believe in the deity of Christ, His virgin birth, and His sinless life.
We believe Jesus died for our sins, was resurrected, and ascended to the right hand of God the Father.
We believe Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, will return with power and glory.
We believe regeneration of the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for salvation.
We believe the Holy Spirit exists in the hearts of all believers, and He enables all believers to live a Godly life.
We believe in the bodily resurrection of both the saved and the lost; Those who are saved will resurrect unto life eternal, and the lost will descend into damnation.
We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers.
We believe in the universal body of believers.
