About Us
Help for Pregnant Teens
Shalom Bayit Foundation (SBF) provides shelter to pregnant teen mothers aged 14 to 20, as well as young mothers with children. We guide them towards becoming self-sufficient, healthy, and caring parents who contribute positively to their community.
At SBF, we offer counseling, nurturing, and love to these young mothers, instilling in them a sense of their unique worth. With our support, they transform into champions, breaking the cycle of victimhood. Our mission is to empower them to make positive and healthy life choices for both themselves and their babies.
SBF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization currently based in the Kunkletown, PA area.
Shalom bayit is a Hebrew term that means “peace in the home.” It signifies the state of contentment and harmony among family members.
Our Mission
Shalom Bayit Foundation’s objective is to save the children in every aspect; the young ladies who are with child and the child to be. It is our goal to house, counsel, direct, nurture and love all of our extended family so they enter the world knowing they are someone special–able to cope with all the world has to serve; being victors not victims. Counseling for the young men, should they want to marry the mother of their child; or want to be involved in the rearing responsibilities of their child. Shalom Bayit Foundation’s purpose is to set forth an example for all our children to achieve a personal relationship with God.
Our Vision
To build a Shalom Bayit Foundation House/Village in every state of the United States and every country around the world.
Our Board of Directors
Founder & President,
D. Eileen Bailey
D. Eileen Bailey is a woman of compassion and understanding who has a vision to improve life for young ladies in every community across the United States and worldwide. A nurturer in character, she is a mother to all, a good friend to many, a counselor and sage with the ability to unabashedly communicate her experiences with the intention of deterring others from making the same mistakes she has made.
Eileen has a message for all young women who become pregnant “Life is difficult for everyone”; she says, “There is only one Being who will never let you down, never disappoint you, and will love you no matter what–God….do your best and God will do the rest.” To the parents of these young women she advises, “Today media, the internet, peer pressure and other obstacles in our world make it much more difficult to protect and teach our children; don’t leave them too long to their own resources”
General Counsel
John O. C. Moss
John Moss is a partner at Moss & Moss LLP, working in the areas of corporate, real estate, and not-for-profit law. He attended Columbia University and New York University before receiving his law degree from the University Of Minnesota Law School. He served as corporate counsel for the U.H. O., which provided outreach and advocacy services to New York’s homeless community.
Jacqueline Haynes-Lue
Retired from the Department of Social Services after 20 years of service to the economically underprivileged in New York City. Married, mother of four adult children.
Mrs. Haynes-Lue has a Bachelor’s degree from York College. She is currently employed as a personal assistant and direct support professional for intellectually challenged and disabled persons. Her passion: uplifting women of all ages and cultures.
Teneisha Tulley
Bio coming soon…
Darryl McFarlane
Owner and operator of DKM Tax Consultants for over 20 years helping taxpayers and small businesses use the tax laws to their benefit instead of against them. Received BS in Accounting from The Ohio State University.
Raised in a loving household that extended our love by opening our home to over 20 foster children, including new mothers with child. Active on the board of the Never Quit Foundation and the American Red Cross’ Diversity Task Force Speaker’s Bureau. Married and father of 3 wonderful children.
Rochelle Long
Rochelle Long has a degree in Child Development; a Child Development Administration License and a Non-Expiring License in Child Care.
Ms. Long is the owner/operator of a 24 hour Day Care Center, “The Kings Palace”, where the children are safe, loved, and nurtured 24 hours a day. Never a raised voice in anger, spank or inappropriate word spoken to these wonderful, well mannered blessings from heaven.
Geralyn Harry
Geralyn Harry better known by the community at large as Mut Ra-t (Creative Mother). Geralyn was officially assigned the designation of Queen Mother only a few years ago; but in reflection she realized her entire life was in preparation for the role of matriarch.
Founder and director of Happy, Healthy, Parents, Network / Gentle movement family services; Doula – Natural child – Birth assistant/ support for young adults and teen mothers,/childcare provider/Youth Coordinator of Lincoln Place Block Association.
Geralyn held two long term positions at Dresdner Bank as a Telex Operator and a Financial Investigator; she worked 28 years in the banking profession.
Frank Congemi
Professionally licensed by all federal, state and applicable counties throughout most the United States since 1986. A member of the Financial Planning Association-NYC, Financial Services Institute-DC, Ed Slott Elite Advisor-NYC, Board of Directors Deerfield Beach Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, PAL, St. Ambrose Drama Club, Deerfield Beach Little League, ASOPEC baseball little league of NY, Cancer Society, Son’s Of Italy.
Compliance/Complaint free for entire career. Work with CPA’s and Attorneys in regard to their families’ financial needs and then their client’s investment advice and management needs. Serving a client base of individuals, small & extended families, small & large businesses, small & large pension plans. Perform asset allocation & portfolio rebalancing of most any mutual fund or annuity to provide investment/retirement income.
Michael A. Swiss
Throughout his adult life Mr. Swiss has been consistently drawn to careers/paths that help facilitate change for others. He has gained most of his experience working in various fields:
Social Work/Probation and The Department of Justice among them. Ultimately he began studying Eastern Medicine, spiritual healing & holistic therapies; fine tuning his abilities as a Mentor/Life Coach. Michael makes a difference in our world utilizing his Mentor-ship and Life Coaching skills.
He feels it is a rewarding career that chose him. He brings light to his clients lives & assist them in making a difference in this world – creating a positive shift and enabling one to reconnect with their purpose.
Sponsors
Our featured sponsor West End Awards
We encourage you to support these businesses in appreciation of their commitment to SBF and the community. Thanks to their generosity we are able to continue to provide resources, programs and housing. Anyone with an interest in becoming an SBF Sponsor can contact:
Eileen: [email protected] or John: [email protected]
West End Awards – website
West End Happenings
Gilbert, PA
LaVar Hair Designs – website
New York, NY
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson – website
Lehighton, PA
Happy Printer – Ken Lerman
New York, NY
Estee Lauder Companies
Melville, NY
Tiffany & Co. – website
King Of Prussia, PA
Chilis’ – website
Bartonsville, PA
Wal-Mart – website
Lehighton, PA
Radio Shack
Brodheadsville, PA
William F. Tinsley, D.M.D
Brodheadsville, PA
Bath Saver/Fitter
Lewisberry, PA
Pierce’s Used Book Store
Brodheadsville, PA
Holiday Hair
Brodheadsville PA
Joffrey Ballet School- website
New York, NY
Carol’s Daughter – website
New York, NY
Tender Hands Oasis
St. Michael, Barbados
Brial International – Britton Detrick
Stroudsburg, PA
LongHorn Steakhouse – website
Bartonsville, PA
Red Robin – website
Bartonsville, PA
Kinsley-Shoprite Supermarket – website
Brodheadsville, PA
FragranceNet.com – website
Hauppaugue, NY
Restaurant.com
Arlington Heights, IL
Beltsville Furniture
Lehighton, PA
Stage Stores, Inc./PEEBLES Department Store – website
Brodheadsville, PA
Gen2Jewelers – website
Brodheadsville PA
Babuni’s Table – website
Brodheadsville PA