Haven Ministries
Haven Ministries is a nonprofit organization providing hope to those in need in Queen Anne’s County by supplying shelter, clothing, food and support. Ministries include Haven Ministries Homeless Shelter, Our Daily Thread Thrift Shop, Haven Ministries Emergency Food Pantry, Resource Center and Street Outreach.
- Our Vision: To secure a permanent facility for shelter for those less fortunate.
- Our Goal: Helping people get back on their feet is the goal of Haven Ministries.
- Action: Haven Ministries changes lives by providing assistance and empowering the homeless through financial, emotional, and spiritual support, and you can help! Volunteer with Haven Ministries and make a difference in the lives of our neighbors!
- Future Goal: Housing Assistance Program. Haven Ministries is actively seeking a building to purchase that would enable clients to live on the property long term for a reasonable fee. A voluntary case management component will be part of the plan for the new site.
Our Staff
Krista Pettit
Founder and Executive Director
Krista Pettit is the Founder and Executive Director of Haven Ministries. In her leadership roll, she develops programs and policies for all of the programs. She is a grant writer and has responsibilities with finances, legal issues, and other operational responsibilities.
Mia Cranford
Marketing and Business Development Director
Mia Cranford enhances donor support and services thus increasing donor satisfaction. She oversees the business sponsorship program and engages the public with awareness and fundraising events.
Karen Bardwell
Volunteer Coordinator
Karen Bardwell is works with Church Coordinators, trains volunteers, recruits new volunteers, and assists with volunteer paperwork.
Sandi Wiscott
Director of Operations / Case Manager
Sandi Wiscott has worked with Haven Ministries for approximately thirteen years – first as a volunteer and then as paid staff. Her primary focus is working with guests at Haven Ministries Homeless Shelter. She has years of experience in working with clients to connect them to programs and services.
Erica Owens and Antonio Dennis
Overnight Shelter Staff
Alvin Craft
Case Manager Shelter
Alvin works alongside the Director of Operations and helps manage the shelter operations. He ensures that all shelter rules are followed and all policies and procedures are implemented.
Edwin Gibbs
Case Manager Resource Center
Edwin is a trained case manager at the Resource Center. He helps manage the daily operations of this program to assist clients with financial needs. He helps connect clients to services and programs. He provides 1-1 budget classes and teaches classes, such as self-help strategies.
Liz Bazzell
Manager of Our Daily Thread Thrift Store
Liz manages the Thrift Store by sorting and organizing inventory and scheduling volunteers. She is always ready to help customers, volunteers, and donors with a wonderful and cheerful smile.
Michael Gross and Linda Haney
Overnight Shelter Staff
Michael started working with Haven Ministries the winter of 2017. Linda Haney is new to Haven Ministries in 2018. Both Michael and Linda monitor the shelter overnight and assist clients.
Pamela Boyce
Overnight Shelter Staff
Pamela is a dedicated overnight shelter staff that have worked this shift for over 12 years! She monitors the shelter overnight to ensure safety and help the clients get ready for the day.
Our Faith Statement
THE APOSTLES’ CREED
I believe in God the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord:
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried;
the third day he rose from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic* church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
*Universal
Participating Churches & Organizations
Calvary UMC
410-827-7113
Kent Island UMC
410-643-5361
St Paul’s Episcopal Church
410-758-6857
Centreville UMC
410-758-0868
New United Methodist
410-643-5881
Sudlersville UMC
410-438-3816
Christ Episcopal Church
410-643-5921
Safe Harbor Presbyterian Church
410-604-1700
Wye Bible Church
410-827-6650
First Baptist Church
410-643-6574
Seventh-day Adventist Church
410-827-8461
Wye of Carmichael UMC
410-827-9400
Island Alliance Church
410-643-5683
St. Christopher’s Church
410-643-6220
Wye Parish Episcopal Church
410-827-8484
Old Wye Church
410-827-8484
St Luke’s Chapel
410-827-8488
Faith Unity Church
410-758-4370