Restoring hope.
Rebuilding lives.
Frozen Petals Inc. aims to be a residential safe haven and advocacy home for women and children in transition — the bridge from a moment of crisis to lasting stability.
To cultivate a community where every woman has access to the support systems she needs to thrive.
Our mission
Safety First
An immediate, secure refuge from unsafe environments.
Lasting Stability
A bridge from crisis to long-term self-sufficiency.
Dedicated Advocacy
Walking with each woman through every step of her journey.
A crisis with no bridge to stability
The problem
Washington County and the City of Hagerstown are stretched thin by rising rates of homelessness and substance abuse. Women fleeing unsafe environments too often receive only a temporary fix — with no lasting support system to follow.
The gap
Existing services can meet an immediate need, but stop short of the long road to stability. Frozen Petals is the bridge: residential shelter paired with dedicated, continuous advocacy.
Source: 2025 Maryland domestic violence service data.
A two-phase path from crisis to self-sufficiency
Every resident will be paired with a dedicated advocate — from first contact to lasting independence.
Intake
- Dedicated case management assigned
- Support through legal procedures (e.g. restraining orders)
- Immediate secure shelter & personalized goal-setting
Sustainability
- Continued case management, therapy & legal resources
- Transportation provided throughout
- Ongoing services to maintain safety & independence
Wraparound support that lasts
Frozen Petal’s mission is to surround every resident with a continuum of services, delivered in partnership with trusted local agencies.
Service Navigation
Help applying for benefits & support.
Education
Pathways to finish school & build skills.
Employment
Resume, job search & placement support.
Transportation
Reliable rides to work, court & appointments.
Legal Resources
Referrals for legal protection & advocacy.
Childcare
Local partnerships so mothers can work.
A mission born from lived experience
Published author of “Frozen Petals”
Personal purpose
Athens has lost friends to domestic violence. Frozen Petals is her answer — turning grief into a lifeline for others.
A storyteller for the cause
Her self-published book, “Frozen Petals,” draws on domestic violence and mental health to give voice to the unseen.
Deep local roots
Raised with roots in Washington County, she has seen Hagerstown’s pain — and its potential — firsthand.
What success will look like
We are in our foundational stage — working to secure local partnerships, a residential property and funding to launch our services. Here is what we are working towards.
A stable home
Establish a lasting residential environment for women and children in transition.
Women & families
Provided shelter and advocacy within the first 12 months of opening.
Transition rate
To permanent housing or professional-development enrollment within 6–9 months of intake.
Foundation
Secure zoning and permits. Formalize partnerships with local community services.
Facility
Purchase the residential property and complete all required inspections.
Launch-ready
Hire and train staff, finalize operations, and prepare to open our doors.
Build this with us
Every gift, hour, and partnership helps turn a temporary fix into lasting stability.
Give
Your donation helps us secure a home, open our doors, and keep them open for the families who need them.
Make a gift →Volunteer
Share your time and skills — from mentoring and meals to move-in days and everything in between.
Get in touch →Partner
Businesses, government entities, congregations, and community groups can partner to sponsor aspects of our work or provide in-kind services.
Start a partnership →Champion a need
Underwrite an annual program need that keeps the doors open.
Sponsor a journey
Fund a resident’s full Phase 1 path from intake to stability.
Anchor the home
Help make the opening of our first residential home possible.
A credible, accountable partner
501(c)(3) confirmed
Federal tax-exempt status secured — gifts are fully tax-deductible.
State registered
Maryland Charitable Registration filed; organization in good standing.
Experienced board
Governed by mentors and leaders with deep behavioral health experience.
Let’s build a community where every woman can thrive.
Partner with Frozen Petals Inc. to turn a temporary fix into lasting stability.