The Heart Matters

I distinctly recall a moment at Maggie’s Place when I said to a staff member, “tell me the secret of Maggie’s Place.” The executive director and co-founder at the time responded with a single word, “love.” To a certain extent, one could say the words heart and love...

Wait with Hope

It’s already Advent, and we are just a few weeks away from one of the biggest days of the year.  At Maggie’s Place, we’ve been preparing for Christmas since July.  It is a busy, but beautiful time of year where we gather to celebrate not only our Maggie’s Place...

Because God Loves Them

I read a story a few months ago (here) that has really struck a strong chord with me.  It is basically about a girl who helps out her neighbor in a pinch.  Her neighbor is going through drug rehab, has a toddler, and was in a dark place in life.  I mean, really,...

Life in Community

“We have all known the long loneliness and we have learned that the only solution is love and that love comes with community.” – Dorothy Day When I was thinking about coming to serve at Maggie’s Place, one of the aspects that appealed to me most was the community...