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The most prominent and, perhaps, the only one, was St. Faith's. It was under the auspices of the Episcopal Diocese of NY and was supported by wealthy patrons from Pocantico and the Tarrytowns.
St. Faith's House was founded in New Haven, Connecticut in 1898 by Lena McGhee with the spiritual direction and encouragement of two local Episcopal bishops. The house provided shelter and services to pregnant teens and young mothers.
In 1900 Ms. McGhee relocated the program to Tarrytown. In the late 1960's, applications began to fall off, staff salaries had to be increased and the number of the staff for this 24-hour per day facility exceeded the number of girls. After due deliberation by the Board, it was determined to become a private foundation gifting its funds in the fields of service to and for children and young people in Westchester County. The Foundation has been bestowing grants in this manner since 1974.
Agency Name: St. Faith's House Foundation
Contact Person: Ms. Ann D. Phillips, Chair, Grants
Address: 16 Crest Drive
Tarrytown, NY 10591
Phone: 914-631-6065
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