Vita Nova Maternity Community
About Vita Nova Maternity Community
At Vita Nova Maternity Community, a pregnant woman can walk into safe housing and find the kind of steady support that is hard to build alone, daily structure, case management, therapy, meals, and practical classes that help with parenting, health, and financial independence. The work is shaped around women in crisis, especially those facing homelessness or housing instability, and it keeps going after residency through alumni support. For donors, that means giving to a place that does not stop at a bed for the night. It helps women move toward parenting, healing, and a more stable future for themselves and their children.
What sets Vita Nova apart is how much stays in place after a resident moves in. The campus support continues through alumni services, educational opportunities, referrals, job opportunities, support groups, and community partnerships that stay connected to mothers and babies over time.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Safe housing
Provides comfortable maternity housing for pregnant women and young mothers, with privacy, safety, and a stable place to live.
Care Support Services
A 9 to 12 month residential program that offers housing, daily support and structure, case management, and evidence-based programming focused on prenatal and postnatal care, health and wellness, parenting skills, and financial independence.
Alumni Support Services
Continues guidance after residents complete the residential program with ongoing programming, educational opportunities, resources, referrals, job opportunities, and support groups.
Therapeutic services and mental health support
Supports addiction and recovery treatment and mental health therapy through community social services for pregnant mothers.
Life skills, parenting, and relationship classes
Provides educational programming in life and parenting skills, financial stability education, healthy relationships, Circle of Security, Love and Logic, and Bridges Out of Poverty.
Meals and nutrition support
Provides fresh-cooked meals designed around the nutritional needs of pregnant, postnatal mothers, and their children, along with nutrition education and meal planning.
Education, employment, and technology support
Helps residents access higher education, employment opportunities, transportation, and technology so they can pursue stability and independence.
Case management and individualized planning
Pairs each resident with a case manager, completes an initial assessment, and helps build a plan around education, employment, health, family needs, and other barriers.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Vita Nova Maternity Community welcomes and guides women who are pregnant and in need of support and assistance. It creates a pathway to parenting, housing, health, healing, and independence, with the hope of ending homelessness, breaking generational poverty, and empowering women to live productive lives.
Who they serve
Pregnant women and mothers, especially women who are in crisis, experiencing homelessness or housing instability, or needing support and assistance.
Their impact
- Serves more than 400 hot meals a month.
- Five mothers were pursuing college and certification programs.
- One resident earned a phlebotomy certification through Metropolitan Community College and another began a nursing program.
How your donation helps
- Safe housing for mothers and babies
- Fresh-cooked meals and nutrition support
- Diapers
- Sleep sacks
- Hygiene supplies
- Clothing for mothers and babies
- Household items for moves into independent housing
- Moving needs and transition support
Our story
Vita Nova Maternity Community began with Jessica Thurmond Jurgensen, a registered nurse with 30 years of experience, who saw the need for stable support for pregnant women and new mothers. The organization was established in November 2023 and opened its campus in April 2024 to help women move beyond homelessness, poverty, and abuse.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Vita Nova Maternity Community’s services.
Pregnant women age 19 or older can complete the referral form or contact the organization by phone or email. The intake form asks about pregnancy status, prenatal care, children, current living situation, education, employment, transportation, and support needs.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
“Vita Nova was founded on the belief that every mother deserves the opportunity to heal, grow and build a stable future for her child.” — Jessica Thurmond Jurgensen
“This class isn’t about a teacher and students, it’s about being investigators together.” — Shellie Gomes
“It’s really powerful to see that many of their other stressors are relieved enough for them to focus on further education, which opens the door to better jobs and a stronger future for themselves and their children.” — Sara McVay
“I was left with no money and no safe place to stay. I did not know what to do.” — Katie
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Vita Nova Maternity Community has shared.
Current needs
- Diapers
- Sleep sacks
- Hygiene supplies
- Clothing for mothers and babies
- Household items for transitions into independent housing
Volunteer opportunities
- Childcare assistance on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., helping care for babies and small children while mothers attend curriculum classes.
Recognition & press
Press & mentions
Partners & funders
In the news
Articles featuring Vita Nova Maternity Community from the Love What You Fund newsroom.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
Who can apply for support?
Pregnant women age 19 or older can complete the referral form and seek support through Vita Nova.
What is included in the residential program?
The residential program offers housing, daily support and structure, case management, and evidence-based programming focused on prenatal and postnatal care, health and wellness, parenting skills, and financial independence.
What happens after a resident completes the program?
Graduates move into Vita Nova alumni support services, where they can keep getting programming, educational opportunities, resources, referrals, job opportunities, and support groups.
What kinds of classes do residents take?
Residents take classes and coaching focused on parenting, life skills, financial stability, nutrition, emotional wellness, healthy relationships, Circle of Security, Love and Logic, and Bridges Out of Poverty.
What kind of help does the campus provide beyond housing?
The campus includes residential living, classrooms, childcare space, offices for staff, and space for local service providers who collaborate with Vita Nova.
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