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  • LETTER FROM KATIELETTER FROM KATIE

    Dear Friends of Marian House, I hope these warm summer months have treated you kindly, and that your vacations (or staycations!) have been full of love and joy. Let us reflect on these times and look forward to new memories as autumn begins. First, I want to thank all of those who joined us in […]

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  • VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Sr. Kathleen Feeley, S.S.N.DVOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Sr. Kathleen Feeley, S.S.N.D

    When our founding School Sister of Notre Dame (SSND), Sr. Josanna Abromaitis, reached out to Sr. Kathleen (SSND) to volunteer as a night manager for Marian House, she was overjoyed to have such an important role in assisting women in need. During these volunteer hours at Marian House, she could speak more informally with women […]

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  • LETTER FROM KATIELETTER FROM KATIE

    Celebrating Every Win! Hello Friends,   Just like the seasons, Marian House is abuzz with change, growth and transition. New women are entering Marian House I full of hope and anticipation. Several women completed their first in-person mock interviews with over 8 interviewers from corporate partners since COVID. Ladies in Marian House II are achieving goals, […]

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  • Resident Spotlight – PhyllisResident Spotlight – Phyllis

    “Marian House taught me love, accountability  and new coping skills.” Phyllis entered Marian House in March of 2020. After completing Marian House I successfully, she lived in Marian House II, and plans to move with her family at the time of publication. Phyllis, who was battling stage 3 colon cancer, bravely stands with us today […]

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  • VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHTVOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

    Meet Carol Gorsuch Carol Gorsuch’s history with Marian House goes back to when renovations began on Independence Place in 2017. As a Preconstruction Engineer at the local general contracting firm, Urban Built, Carol and her dedicated team took on the monumental job of helping renovate the Mercy and Notre Dame Residences of Independence Place, which […]

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  • Resident Spotlight: QuayResident Spotlight: Quay

    “You are not your mistakes. If you mess up, ask for help…” What was life like before coming to Marian House? Quay entered in September 2022. In my case, it depends on where the story begins. There’s a bizarre and confusing mix of awesomeness and tragedy. My journey to Marian House started around the same […]

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  • Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Katie O’Brien & Nazish Weaver, 5K Co-ChairsVolunteer Spotlight: Meet Katie O’Brien & Nazish Weaver, 5K Co-Chairs

    Marian House is excited to have Katie O’Brien and Nazish Weaver as our Co-Chairs for the 15th Annual Race to Embrace Independence 5K Run and Walk. Nazish previously volunteered with our race and eagerly stepped up to co-chair our 2023 5K. Katie ran our race in 2022 and was encouraged to help lead as a […]

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  • Ravens Raffle Winner has been chosenRavens Raffle Winner has been chosen

    And the Winner Is . . . Mark Davis is the winner of our Annual Ravens Season Ticket Raffle. Sold by our very own Scott. Mark was intrigued with the possibility of winning and brought tickets. When he was called on July 27, 2023, and notified that he was the winner, he was thrilled. He […]

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  • You Can Leave a LegacyYou Can Leave a Legacy

    You truly can leave a legacy! It is not just for the rich, wealthy or famous. Leaving a planned gift is a way to leave a legacy and support the work you championed in your lifetime. Planned gifts can be as simple as making an outright bequest or as complex as creating a charitable trust […]

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