About Gianna Home
Statement of Purpose
Gianna Home is a Christ-centred charitable organization providing a safe welcoming community-based atmosphere for expectant and post-partum mothers. Through education of life skills and mentorship we strive to empower women to reach their full potential with confidence.
The objective is to show the love of Christ in a safe and caring environment. The goals are to help young women:
Plan for and work towards short-term and long-term goals.
Continue education and train for job skills.
Learn basic living skills.
Stimulate personal growth.
Mainstream young women and their children back into society.
The specific purpose of Gianna Home is to provide pre- and post-natal support for women wishing semi-independent living.
Resource staff and the program help to prepare the residents to live independently in the community.
The length of residency depends on the residents need but is limited to one year.
No young woman will be refused based on race, religion or ethnic origin.
Gianna Home provides confidential services in a non-judgmental atmosphere.
Staff provides support, information and advice as requested.
Gianna Beretta Molla was born in 1922 in Italy. In 1950 she opened her clinic, focusing on the care of mothers, babies, elderly and the poor. She hoped to one day go with her brother, to be a missionary doctor in Brazil, but her poor health made that impossible. She met her husband Pietro, and was married in 1955. Later, when she was pregnant with her fourth child, doctors discovered a fibroma (a tumour) in her uterus. She was faced with a difficult decision; she chose to sacrifice her health and well-being for the sake of the baby she was carrying. The surgery to remove the fibroma was successful, however it led to further difficulties with Gianna’s health. After the baby was born, Gianna passed away from complications with the pregnancy.
Gianna Emanuela Molla, St. Gianna’s daughter, is now a fully trained doctor specializing in care of the elderly.