About The Hiding Place
Our Story
Bishop Bart Pierce was challenged to create a solution for women facing crisis pregnancies after a powerful conversation with a young woman outside an abortion clinic in the mid-1980s. Realizing that simply protesting was not enough, he felt called to provide practical help and hope. In 1986, a home in Baltimore County was secured to support women in crisis, especially those experiencing unplanned pregnancies, giving them a safe place and a path toward a better future.
Since 1986, Bishop and Coralee Pierce have led the Hiding Place to walk alongside more than 3,165 women during some of the hardest moments of their lives. Within these walls, over 1,400 healthy babies have been born into care, safety, and hope.
Our Services
The Hiding Place is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) residential facility founded in 1986, where women facing adverse circumstances are loved, encouraged, and equipped to move toward personal stability within a healthy Christian family environment.
Our Services Include:
● Crisis pregnancy support and parenting guidance
● Pastoral counseling for women recovering from domestic violence
● Life plan development, healthy habit formation, and personal growth
● Practical life skills development to prepare women for independent living
Our Women
Who Can Receive Help?
● Young women age 40 and under facing crisis situations, regardless of race or religion.
● Pregnant women
● Mothers with children age 2 and under
● Survivors of domestic violence
● At risk young single women (aged out of foster care)