Category: Resident Spotlight

“Marian House was a game changer!.” Salaunah is a quiet force of resilience and transformation. A recent Marian House I graduate who now lives in Marian House II, Salaunah celebrates 17 months of sobriety. A devoted mother of two holiday-born…

“Marian House is EVERYTHING!” From Marian House graduate to Sinai Hospital’s Employee of the Month, recognizedby the President for her exemplary service, Tina celebrates 16 months of sobriety anda future full of promise. Since graduating in May 2025, she has…

“I instantly felt peace when I walked into Marian House.” Niki came to Marian House in 2022. Currently, Niki works at an Adult Day Center where she just celebrated two years of employment. She is beginning her search for her…

“Marian House was my last hope” Stephine started at Marian House in January 2023. She successfully completed MHI and moved to MHII in March of 2024. Although she was working part-time in accounting, she is taking a pause because of…

“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…

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…

Rev. Joyce E. Jones has been a Marian House volunteer since spring 2022. With an impressive background, Rev. Joyce graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Virginia State University and a master’s degree at Central Michigan University in Public Administration and…

Nancy is the first to say that she never really had a childhood. As young as she can remember, she was the main person responsible for her family of seven despite being the middle sibling. When she wasn’t working to…

Nita B is a recent graduate of Marian House. She is prospering and giving back to others, inspired by her time and the relationships she built in our program. Nita and grew up in Baltimore and was raised primarily by…

Ayana Andrews grew up in Baltimore.  Her father was a professional football player for the Miami Dolphins and her mother was a social worker.  Her childhood was wonderful until her parents separated when Ayana was 10. Their divorce left her…