“Peace is my voice. Peace is my only choice.”
14-year-old Rita lives in South Sudan. As part of the Unicef Poems for Peace program, she is sharing a poem she wrote in order to advocate for using poetry as a call for peace, not [...]
On the Hunt for Peace
In early July, Casa Marianella was excited to give a tour to an international group focused on cross-cultural exchange. The staff were energized to have this group learn about our work and hear about the [...]
Casa’s Referral Board Highlights Texas Organizations Helping Asylum Seekers
Have you checked out our referral board yet? Casa Marianella is currently very full and we ask that people please contact staff first before arriving at Casa. However, we have a long list of trusted [...]
We’re Hiring a Medical Advocate for our Family Shelter
Medical Advocate - Family Shelter We are looking for a full-time team member to support our newly arrived families with their health needs. If you are interested, please email Stacey Eyman at seyman@casamarianella.org with "Medical [...]
We’re Hiring a Housing Advocate for our Family Shelter
Housing Advocate - Family Shelter We are looking for a full-time team member to support our newly arrived families in finding sustainable housing after their stay in our shelter. If you are interested, please email [...]
Understanding the US Border Zone
Did you know that… … nearly 2 out of every 3 people in the US live within the “border zone.”? How is that possible, you might ask, if the west and east coasts are dotted [...]