The Shelter For Women
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Gray Lodge
Alison Gill Lodge

The Shelter for Women (SFW) is a non-profit organization committed to providing excellent residential treatment and educational services for at-risk girls and young women, ages 13 to 21. SFW is the oldest residential treatment program in Connecticut exclusively for girls.

To achieve our mission, SFW offers girls safe, home-like settings in two locations (Hartford and Manchester) an accredited school, individual and family therapy, and connections with community services.

“We’re helping you to help us by creating a secure website for your donations. Now you can click and help anytime! And please consider leaving a legacy to The Shelter for Women.”

"Thanks to all our 2009 donors! The number of donors has increased by over 60 percent this year, despite these troubled times.

You all are our guardian angels."


Our mission: To inspire young women to realize their potential
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The Shelter for Women
20-28 Sargeant Street Hartford, CT 06105
Phone: 860-882-1521 Fax: 860-882-1523