Sylvia Anthony

SYLVIA ANTHONY is a women of faith, courage, tenacity and love. Her story shows that no matter a person's background, age, or season in life, when we make ourselves available to God, He is able to accomplish great things through us. SYLVIA belives "the golden years" are a time to gear up and get busy, not relax and take it easy. She has faced many hardships in her 85 years, but they have made her stronger and more determined. As founder and president of Sylvia's Haven, a shelter for women and...See more

SYLVIA ANTHONY is a women of faith, courage, tenacity and love. Her story shows that no matter a person's background, age, or season in life, when we make ourselves available to God, He is able to accomplish great things through us. SYLVIA belives "the golden years" are a time to gear up and get busy, not relax and take it easy. She has faced many hardships in her 85 years, but they have made her stronger and more determined. As founder and president of Sylvia's Haven, a shelter for women and children near Boston, she has helped transform over 1086 lives in the past 27 years! This organization is everything to Sylvia Anthony even calling it her "magnificent obsession!" Life hasn't been easy throughout the years, but Sylvia firmly believes that God not only gives her courage during times of hardship, but also keeps her healthy so that she may realize a dream of hers which is to open up a shelter, Sylvia's Haven, in all 50 states. See less