“My job is to love this person,” says Natalie, an AmeriCorps member at The Elizabeth House. She is reflecting on her year of service, its’ meaning, its’ heartbreak and lessons learned. Natalie joined with fellow Corps member Christina for a podcast mini-series featuring moms and AmeriCorps members from each of the Maggies’ Place homes. “No…
By: Valentino Mejia “Thank you for calling Maggie’s Place, The Elizabeth House, this is Valentino, how can I help you?” It is with great sadness that I say my internship at Maggie’s Place has come to an end. When I first started at Maggie’s Place, I was so excited to step foot in the…
by Stephanie Chavoya There is no greater love than a mother’s love for her child. As cliche as it sounds, I have been given that love from my own mother and witness it everyday living at The Magdalene and Michael homes. When I committed to a year of service with Maggie’s Place, I honestly…
Our AmeriCorps members, the ladies who live in Maggie’s Place homes with our moms and babies, are nothing if not resourceful, compassionate, loving and strong. As we are in recruitment season for next year, Natalie, a current Corps member, shares some thoughts for new incoming Corps members. Read along… Dear New Corps Member: I…