mary's place blog
helping families return home - Jessica Safley and the Mary’s Place outreach team
Jessica Safley leads Mary's Place’s team of mobile outreach specialists. For this team, meeting families where they are both physically and emotionally and helping to remove barriers to housing is paramount.
Making birthday wishes come true for kids at Mary’s Place
Birthdays are a big deal for kids! Thanks to a partnership with local nonprofit Birthday Dreams, the birthday wishes of kids at Mary’s Place come true with monthly group parties where each child is celebrated.
volunteers help us ensure no child sleeps outside!
For the last 25 years, Mary’s Place has provided wrap around services to women and families experiencing homelessness with the help of compassionate, dedicated, LOVING, volunteers!
Knowledge is Power - Andrea Shares the Secrets to Financial Literacy with Families
We've all heard "financial literacy," but what does it mean? To Mary's Place volunteer Andrea Linsky, it means the tools to have healthy finances, and she believes it's an essential skill everyone should have the opportunity to learn!
Nurse Tricia connects families to essential care
From basic wellness and developmental health to coordinating the complex care of a medically fragile child, nurse Tricia Nora and the Health Care Team at Mary’s Place connect families to the health services they need and provide support while they’re in shelter.
Purses packed with essentials bring joy
Little did Val know that nearly a decade later, she and her circle of friends and family would contribute more than 100 purses and backpacks annually, stuffed with essentials and feel-good items for women who visit the Day Center, a drop-in center for women in downtown Seattle
Third grader Emily rallies her community for Mary's Place
A third grader, Emily Moore, knows how to rally support and spread a message!
Writing with courage and curiosity
Victoria Mikael of Pearl Moon Writer’s Collective has worked with writers and artists around the globe, helping them share their stories and find an outlet through words. For the past year, she facilitated a writing circle for guests at the Mary’s Place Women’s Day Center.
a message from dominique alex, Mary’s Place CEO
I’m excited to share that I have accepted the permanent Chief Executive Officer role at Mary's Place. It is truly an honor and privilege to be the leader of this incredible organization.
support sweet experiences for our Girl scouts!
It’s Girl Scout cookie season once again, and Mary’s Place Troop 40103 is offering several opportunities for you to grab a few boxes of your favorites!