Blingo! returns on May 1, 2026, 6pm – 9pm.
We had so much fun last year! Buy a single ticket or grab a table of 8 to play with friends! May 1st will be a great evening of fun with stunning prizes of jewelry and designer handbags. We will also have delicious bites and wine.
Get ready to shout “Bingo!” and win some amazing prizes – jewelry & designer handbags (each valued at $120 or more).
St. Matthew Church
5401 Loch Raven Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21239
Jazz in the Garden – April 12th
44th Marian House Anniversary Celebration
Please join us for our Jazz Concert in the Garden celebrating our 44th Marian House Anniversary on Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 5:00PM – 7:00PM. Featuring Todd Marcus bass clarinetist, composer, and bandleader Todd Marcus is one of the few jazz artists worldwide to focus their work primarily on the bass clarinet. Though use of bass clarinet in jazz typically leans heavily towards avant-garde and free jazz styles, Marcus’ straight-ahead playing has carved out a unique voice for the instrument in modern jazz. His playing and compositions swing with fiery intensity balanced with delicate introspection. His music offers a strong melodic sensibility, draws from elements of his community work, and often incorporate the Middle Eastern influences of his Egyptian heritage.
Marcus’s work includes regular performances in Baltimore, Washington DC, New York, and Philadelphia as well international performances, clinics, and radio play. He was a featured artist in 2017 Jazz Tales Festival in Egypt, 2015 Cairo Jazz Festival in Egypt, and in 2005 at the 1st World Bass Clarinet Convention in Rotterdam, Holland.
We hope you will join us at the free concert to celebrate 44 years of continued service. Although this is a free concert, we will be accepting monetary donations in increments of 44 such as $14.44, $44 or $444 in honor of our anniversary.
The 17th Annual 5K Race to Embrace Independence will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Register today, create your team, and lace up with purpose! Join us for a powerful day of strength, resilience, and community as we run or walk in support of the courageous women of Marian House.
This 5K is more than just a race—it’s a celebration of transformation and a bold step toward independence for
women rebuilding their lives. We need YOU to make it happen! Register now at marianhouse.org/5k
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual walker, your participation directly supports women on their journey from dependence to independence. Start your training, rally your team, and spread the word—because every step you take brings hope, dignity, and lasting change.
Time is running out to sponsor our 17 Annual 5K Race to Embrace Independence; call Marian House today at
410.467.4250—ideal for businesses looking to boost their brand visibility as well as increasing compassion,
resilience, and community progress. Special thanks to our Champion sponsor ($10K) McCormick & Company,
Inc., Hero sponsors ($5K) John Hopkins University and Medicine, Merritt Properties, TransAmerica, and
Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, Advocate sponsors ($2,500) Ellin & Tucker, KPMG, LLP, National
Cooperative Bank, Truist, and our founders, Sisters of Mercy and School Sisters of Notre Dame as well as our
Mentor ($1,500), Partner ($1,000), Support ($500), and Ally sponsors ($250).
The finish line doesn’t just mark the end of a race—it represents freedom and a fresh start. Let’s cross it together.
Blingo! returns on May 9, 2025. Please scan the QR code above to purchase your tickets. We had so much fun last year! This year will be exciting in our new location at Mercy High School. Buy a single ticket or grab a table of 6 or 8 to play with friends! May 9 will be a great evening of fun with stunning prizes of jewelry, designer purses, and delicious bites from local restaurants. –
Blingo! was a huge success. Over 130 people filled the room at Notre Dame Preparatory this past May. The prizes, the food, the crowd, the games, and the emcee, Chris Brown, were all top-tier. We are already planning for next year! A special thanks to Carrie Schreiber (Board Chair), Anne Fader (Advancement Chair) and the entire Blingo! committee and Board volunteers. Share your favorite photos of the event to [email protected]. Enjoy our favorites below!
Our 16th Annual Race to Embrace Independence 5K is almost here! Please register today to join us! This year’s race offers both virtual and in-person options. Our racecourse will start and end at Marian House. We will have a resident speaker, an energetic warm up, raffle prizes, family-friendly Race Village, top finisher awards, and a dance party on the parking lot for those who don’t want to walk or run. We are honored to have Denise Koch from WJZ-TV as our emcee for the event. Many thanks to our committed sponsors, especially our Champion sponsors, TransAmerica, Johns Hopkins University & Medicine, and McCormick. We invite you to see and join the growing list of sponsors at marianhouse.org/5K.
Registration prices will increase on 9/1, so please register today! Visit marianhouse.org/5k to register! You can also hover your phone over the QR code above and go right to the registration site.
Choose 5K or 1-Mile—virtual or in-person—whichever works for you and your family. Create a team. Set a team fundraising goal. It’s so easy! If you create a team of 5 (or more) and each person raises $200 (or more), then your team easily raised $1,000 (or more)! Peer-to-peer fundraising is key to the success of our race. Our virtual component allows you to select teammates from across the country and the world. Virtual runners from Canada, London, Germany, and Paris will be joining us this year!
Questions? Call us at (410) 467-4246 or email [email protected]. We can’t wait to see you on Saturday, September 28th!
There’s still time! Your business, faith community, or group can still sponsor our 5K! Call 410-467-4250 or email [email protected].
September 28, 2024
GET READY! Our 16th Annual Race to Embrace Independence 5K is approaching! Please join hundreds of us for a delightful run/walk that begins and ends at Marian House. Our 2024 race will offer both virtual and in-person options. Registration is open April through May for $40. Regular price is June through July $45. Create a team and set a fundraising goal! Remember the virtual component allows you to select teammates from across the country, and the world! Last year we had runners in France! Let’s go worldwide – virtual and in-person.
Help us meet our goal of $100,000 in sponsorships! Sponsorships are still available from $250 – $10,000—a great team building event for local companies. Call us for more information at 410-467-4250.
Halloween brought us pumpkin carving and a movie night for Marian House I. With the help of some new volunteers, the Marian House families celebrated with outdoor Zumba, treat bags and socially distant activities for the kids.
Our Thanksgiving dinner, usually celebrated with dozens of staff and volunteers, was a much smaller event this year. We are grateful to many of you who provided gift cards, meal supplies and yummy treats to help the ladies cook in their respective homes, buildings and programs.
Christmas in a pandemic also brought new challenges. Many of our circle of faith and corporate partners were unable to assist us in the same ways this year because remote work and worship do not provide the same ease for managing a giving tree or gift drive. Despite these challenges, we were blessed by many new donors and returning elves to help us shop from holiday wish lists for all the women and children of Marian House. Many of you chose to shop safely online and ship direct to us, all the while helping us receive some extra financial support through the Amazon Smile Foundation (where you can select Marian House to receive a percentage of your purchases on Amazon).
Despite fewer and smaller celebrations, we still had the kind of observances that fed our souls. With your help, Marian House was able to provide gifts for over 140 women and their families. The staff and ladies were overwhelmed by your generosity and the way the larger community surrounded us with love and support. Thank you for sharing your blessings with Marian House this season and always!
Katie is an avid camper as well as a Girl Scout troop leader and agreed to take a small group of residents on an overnight camping trip in early October. Equipped with tents, sleeping bags, and plenty of food, a group of 10 took the Marian House bus to Patapsco State Park in Baltimore County.
Once they arrived at the State Park and set-up their camp, they took a long hike, accompanied by Katie’s dog Piper. Most of the women had never been camping before and some had hesitations and fears about wildlife that they might encounter. Once they pitched their tents and started a campfire, they felt more at ease. Some residents and staff did not spend the night but participated in the hike and campfire before heading back to Marian House. This could become an annual excursion!
We are thankful to board member Karen Albert for bringing us an idea for a new, pandemic friendly fundraiser this summer. When she said “Let’s do a Trivia Night Fundraiser!”, we jumped on it.