by fisherwebdesign | Jan 23, 2018 | Inspiring Moments, Nonprofit, Philanthropy, Random Thoughts, US
I have attended Mass every Sunday for 57 years. As a Catholic, it is a part of life. That faith drew me to Maggie’s Place. A few months into my year of MissionCorps service, a particular Sunday morning looked quite different. I attended a Christian...
by fisherwebdesign | Jan 18, 2018 | In the News, Inspiring Moments, Nonprofit, Philanthropy, US
A recent conversation with Laura Magruder, CEO, gives us a deeper insight into what will make a good 2018 for moms and babies at Maggie’s Place. Topping Laura’s list are, “Value, dignity, respect and love.” “The whole purpose of our work is to save and change lives...
by fisherwebdesign | Dec 20, 2017 | Inspiring Moments
Advent- a time of joyful anticipation of a baby’s birth. Not just any ordinary baby, but the baby who would change the world forever. When Mary gave her, “Yes,” her, “Fiat,” and became pregnant with the baby Jesus, she faced many difficult realities. But these...
by fisherwebdesign | Nov 29, 2017 | Inspiring Moments
When I first started working at Maggie’s Place, I quickly grew to expect a visitor during my Wednesday morning duty shift. This man very generously brought produce to our home, a small gift every week. This gift was often accompanied by a few...
by fisherwebdesign | Nov 17, 2017 | Inspiring Moments
There’s a turkey on the table, and wafts of pumpkin pie. Thanksgiving is delicious. The house is full of family and friends stopping by. Thanksgiving is familiarity. Mom cooks; we eat and enjoy each other while memories fly. Thanksgiving is company. This year instead...
by fisherwebdesign | Nov 2, 2017 | Inspiring Moments
At Maggie’s Place, all are welcome. We acknowledge that all who come through our doors have diverse gifts, talents, stories, and wounds. This is applies not only to the moms, MissionCorps, and staff, but extends to our volunteers and donors. To me, this is the...
