The Importance of Immigration
In today’s social climate it can sometimes be easy to overlook the importance of immigration and how immigrants have helped mold and shape our great nation into what it is today. At Casa Marianella, we [...]
Rising Above Fear: Courtney Greene Reflects on Her Experience Teaching at Casa
I have been teaching English at Casa for nearly five years. My goal is help my students enjoy the hour and a half they are in class, so that they will stay motivated to continue [...]
CommUnityCare Receives Ed Wendler Award For Outstanding Service to the Immigrant Community
In 1986, Casa Marianella, an emergency homeless shelter in East Austin for immigrants fleeing war and oppression, was donated by Ed Wendler to the Diocese of Austin for use as a shelter. Each year, the [...]
Benefit for Casa Marianella Supports Immigrant Community in Austin
The 13th annual benefit for Casa Marianella was nothing short of heartwarming, powerful and inspiring. Held at the Asian American Resource Center, Austinites gathered to show their support for the immigrant community. As an emergency [...]
Casa Nominated for Community Champion at Armadillo Awards
The 4th Annual Awards Ceremony Was A Huge Success! We were thrilled to be nominated for 'Community Champion' at the 4th annual Armadillo Awards this year! We were honored to be listed within the same category [...]
ESL Student David and His Family Share Thanks and Dinner
Last week, our beloved ESL Student David Roman and his family generously provided a dinner for the ESL teachers and staff in appreciation for all. The food was fantastic and included delicious tacos of many [...]