The mission of Penelope House is to provide safety, protection, and support to the victims of Domestic Violence and their children through the provision shelter, advocacy, and individual and community education. 

Help us celebrate our 40th anniversary in 2019 by donating $40 for 40 Years of service, today!

Penelope House, Inc. opened  the doors of the first shelter for victims of domestic violence in Alabama on March 19, 1979!!

COVID-19 - The SHELTER IS OPEN for victims fleeing imminent danger due to domestic violence! 

Penelope's Closet is CLOSED to the public as of 3/17/2020, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mobile Chocolate Festival -Will be August 15th, 2020!

Shelter Supplies

• Gas/fuel Cards
• Pillows/pillow cases
• Twin sheet sets
• Cleaning supplies (lysol, scrubbing bubbles, etc.)
• Air freshener
• Diapers, pull-ups (sizes 4-6)
• Hand sanitizer
• Flip-flops (All sizes)
• Alarm clocks
• Umbrella strollers
• Underwear (NEW/All sizes)
• Socks (NEW/All sizes)
• Spiral notebooks
• Black pens
• Composition notebooks
• Binders (all sizes)
• Classic Markers