2018 is already proving to be a busy year for Casa Marianella! We’re thrilled to announce that on January 4th we will be closing on a nearby duplex, just blocks away from our adult shelter and all the services and warmth of Casa Marianella: case management, English classes, help getting medical care, home-cooked meals, and [...]
Dylan Bladen of the Boy Scouts has generously collected 13 bikes, repaired them, and donated them to Casa Marianella as his Eagle Scout project. Casa Marianella would like to extend a sincere thank you to Dylan Bladen and the Boy Scouts for their generous donation to the Casa Bike Program. Residents of Casa who are [...]
We're thrilled that our friends at Those Texas Women are hosting a yard sale for Casa this December! This family and dog-friendly event will surely be a winter delight - not to mention there will be free hot cocoa to keep us warm. 100% of the proceeds will Benefit Casa Marianella, directly assisting immigrants in [...]
After fleeing violence and persecution in their home country, thousands of refugees find themselves detained in immigration centers. Due to an array of challenges—including treacherous journeys, language barriers, lack of access to legal services, limited financial resources, and ongoing trauma and health issues—most folks confront incredible obstacles as they attempt to be released from detention, [...]
We're thrilled to one of the 2017 Boomerang grantees as part of the Kindle Project! Boomerang is a fairly new project that gives artists the power to pay-it-forward and recommend organizations for Kindle Project funds. Stated on their website, "Boomerang seeks to shed light upon and creatively catalyze unseen opportunities by widening who influences philanthropic [...]
We had a blast at our latest Show and Tell night at Casa Marianella. Filled with laughter and love, we were able to once again hear the meaningful stories and life lessons our residents chose to tell, see personal photos, and witness the beautiful symbolic items they brought with them to share with the class. [...]
Last Sunday at Convivio we enjoyed having residents DJ their favorite tunes! We also shared delicious food from Aster's Ethiopian and cooking by Queta, Sofia Gladys. In the words of our beloved staff member Kate Poor, "It's been a lovely night at Casa. Convivio and dancing and lots of community bonding." Several JVC (Jesuit Volunteer [...]
We’re not too far away from #GivingTuesday (November 27), a harmonious global day of donating, fueled by social media and the power of the Internet! "As a global movement, #GivingTuesday unites countries around the world by sharing our capacity to care for and empower one another." This year, Casa is participating again, and we could [...]
The “Build Hope Not Walls’ Exhibit and Fundraiser was created by Nick Ramos, a Brazilian immigrant living in Georgetown. Nick’s aim was to bring artists to create an exhibit that helps support immigrants and refugees. Each of the total 150 artists created a brick representing their individuality. Each brick was a unique work of art, [...]
At Casa Marianella, it's important to us that we provide safe spaces for residents to unwind from any stresses they are experiencing, and create an atmosphere that encourages creativity and relaxation. Two of our ESL teachers, Grace Wasson and Blair Pettit, saw a beautiful opportunity to introduce their own relaxing hobby of pottery into the [...]