We wanted to be intentional in our launch of GYV products. When we launched GYV in 2018, it was our goal to explore voices, staples, and scents from Mesoamerica. My wife is from northern Mexico, and I am from El Salvador; we knew there was a lot to highlight and share, so the GYV Hope [...]
At Casa Marianella, we’ve been incredibly fortunate since our inception in 1986 that our ATX family has consistently stood up and spoke out for our mission. The overwhelming majority of the time we have felt nothing but love and support from our community (and beyond). This week we’re taking the chance to say thank you [...]
Interesting in working at Casa Marianella? At Casa, we are family. From monthly celebrations at Convivio to staff bonding activities and the chance to make a real impact on the immigrant community in Texas - we love what we do and we love doing it as a team. Please see below for our full job [...]
Interested in working at Casa Marianella full-time? We're on the hunt for a great communicator and problem-solver to join the family at Team Casa as a Benefits Coordinator! If you're interested, please email our Co-Executive Director, Patti McCabe, at pmccabe@casamarianella.org with subject line 'Benefits Coordinator Application' a short summary about yourself and why you think [...]
Today, we’re sharing just a few incredible resident stories, as part of a longer series from our Case Manager, Lily Dayanim. Lily is a talented photographer and digital storyteller who took the time to interview Casa residents and hear about their often terrifying, challenging and inspiring journeys to the United States. Each story is unique, [...]
This holiday season, the Statesman published an article speaking about one of our beloved former Casa families: Deogratias Niyongabo, 38, his wife, Françoise Irankunda, 39, and their two daughters, Esther, 5, and Brianna, 3, from Burundi. Deogratis and Françoise, who moved into their own apartment with their children after leaving Casa Marianella, were gifted new, [...]
Casa Marianella has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. A word from our Co-Executive Directors, Jennifer Long and Patti McCabe: “With your help, we continue to be one of the few shelters serving asylum seekers in the US. There is a huge need for more capacity. A year ago we announced our [...]
When I started my internship at Casa Marianella I did not know what to expect. My professional background is in cooking and working in restaurants, that was my first career. But at the ripe old age of 35 I decided to finish my degree in Mexican American Studies, with the hopes of continuing on to [...]
We are so thankful for everyone who has taken the time to volunteer their time and energy at Casa Marianella. One unique volunteer traveled down from Connecticut to volunteer for 2 weeks at Casa Marianella. Impacted by the crisis at the border and the stories of family separation, Andy wanted to help. Thank you, Andy, [...]
We had a blast at our latest ESL Show and Tell night. It was a fantastic opportunity for our residents to showcase what they've learned in ESL and practice their public speaking skills. Before our ESL Show and Tell night, our residents worked with ESL teachers to come up with a presentation to give in [...]