by fisherwebdesign | Aug 27, 2019 | AmeriCorps, In the News, Inspiring Moments, Nonprofit, Philanthropy
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...
by fisherwebdesign | Jul 30, 2019 | AmeriCorps, Events, In the News, Inspiring Moments, Nonprofit, Philanthropy
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...
by fisherwebdesign | Jul 22, 2019 | In the News, Inspiring Moments, Nonprofit, Philanthropy, Random Thoughts, US
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...
by fisherwebdesign | Jul 8, 2019 | In the News, Inspiring Moments, Nonprofit, Philanthropy
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...
by fisherwebdesign | Jun 12, 2019 | Announcement, Events, In the News, Nonprofit, Philanthropy
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...
by fisherwebdesign | May 30, 2019 | AmeriCorps, In the News, Inspiring Moments, Nonprofit, Philanthropy
“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...
