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Category Archives: Philanthropy

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What Is Reunification?

AmeriCorps, In the News, Inspiring Moments, Nonprofit, PhilanthropyBy Linda TorkelsonAugust 27, 2019

Reunification is a word used a lot at Maggie’s Place. But what is it, and why do we work to make it happen? Reunification is the process of getting a family safely back together after children have been placed in the foster care system. Foster care refers to situations where the State has custody of…

The Next Step

AmeriCorps, Events, In the News, Inspiring Moments, Nonprofit, PhilanthropyBy Linda TorkelsonJuly 30, 2019

Do you ever wonder what happens as moms make their way through Maggie’s Place? Most of our mothers go on to do great work in addition to taking care of themselves and their children. Mercides, who gave birth to twins just nine months ago, is now a peer mentor in the fight against the opioid…

The Journey To Maggie’s Place

In the News, Inspiring Moments, Nonprofit, Philanthropy, Random Thoughts, USBy Linda TorkelsonJuly 22, 2019

Sometimes a Maggie’s Place mom will share her story in depth, the good and the bad. Today, we hear from Cystalann who tells us about her journey to The Elizabeth House.   “This is my story about my life prior to finding Maggie’s Place. I am celebrating a number of accomplishments in my life today.…

When Family Fails

In the News, Inspiring Moments, Nonprofit, PhilanthropyBy Linda TorkelsonJuly 8, 2019

Our guest blogger this week is our very own CEO Laura Magruder.   When family fails…there’s Maggie’s Place I was blessed growing up. I knew three of my great-grandparents, all four grandparents, all my aunts, uncles and cousins. My children weren’t as fortunate. They spent their early childhood in California and didn’t have the opportunity…

Poverty and Back To School

Announcement, Events, In the News, Nonprofit, PhilanthropyBy Linda TorkelsonJune 12, 2019

The kids may have just gotten out of school but at Maggie’s Place, we’re already looking at sending them back prepared and ready to succeed. Every year in July, Maggie’s Place kids come to the courtyard for backpacks, supplies, haircuts, shoes and all things school related. A peek behind the curtain shows just how in…

My Job Is To Love This Person

AmeriCorps, In the News, Inspiring Moments, Nonprofit, PhilanthropyBy Linda TorkelsonMay 30, 2019

“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…

Saying Goodbye

In the News, Inspiring Moments, Nonprofit, Philanthropy, Random Thoughts, USBy Linda TorkelsonMay 22, 2019

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…

Thoughts From The Michael House…

AmeriCorps, Events, In the News, Inspiring Moments, Nonprofit, PhilanthropyBy Linda TorkelsonMay 13, 2019

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…

Put Those Notions Aside…

Entertainment, In the News, Inspiring Moments, Nonprofit, PhilanthropyBy Linda TorkelsonApril 24, 2019

We all have preconceived notions about others. We would not be human without them. That includes the mothers at Maggie’s Place–where they come from, how they’ve journeyed to us and what will happen once they leave us. Monasia, a mom at The Elizabeth House, turns those notions and opinions on their heads. We cannot wait…

What We Learn In A Podcast

Announcement, Entertainment, In the News, Inspiring Moments, Nonprofit, PhilanthropyBy Linda TorkelsonApril 10, 2019

When we started our podcast a month or two ago, we thought we might stir up some conversation, inform listeners about Maggie’s Place, engage some new supporters and bring more awareness to the work at Maggie’s Place. We were right on all counts. What we didn’t think of was how much we would learn from…

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