Casa Marianella is a volunteer-driven emergency homeless shelter in east Austin, serving recently-arrived immigrants and asylum seekers from around the world.
In addition to shelter, Casa offers access to legal and medical resources, food, clothing, English classes, and other resources. Casa Marianella started in 1986 as one home for men, women and children, but as Casa has grown, a nearby branch site was created in 2003 for women with children (many of whom are escaping domestic or cultural violence) and named Posada Esperanza. Casa Marianella currently consists of three neighboring houses for men and women without children, while Casa’s Posada Esperanza branch has expanded to four neighboring houses. Our agency as a whole shelters an average of 325 individuals annually as well as providing assistance and services to the community.
SERVICES
Posada Esperanza
Donations
Community Education Center
LATEST NEWS
El Mercado Sabado at Casa Marianella
Allen Schroeder brings delicious food to Casa Marianella every Saturday morning. We are so grateful for his dedication and thoughtfulness. Allen writes about his experiences interacting with residents the process of food recovery: I love bringing [...]
‘Build Hope, Not Walls’ Project to Benefit Casa Marianella
We're thrilled to share that our friend, Nick Ramos, is launching a new project titled 'Build Hope, Not Walls', which will see 150 artists from across the United States coming together in one exhibit October 13-15 [...]
The Young African Leaders Initiative’s Fourth Visit to
Casa Marianella
On the 3rd of July, 25 Mandela Washington Fellows (Young African Leaders) gathered at Casa Marianella to enjoy a wonderful, warm evening full of fellowship and to share a meal with Casa’s residents and staff. [...]