The History of Convivio
Sometime in the early 2000’s (no one quite remembers the year), mind Casa Marianella staff were faced with a practical problem. The shelter, prescription which houses around 40 people and serves dinner daily, was overstretched [...]
Former ESL Teacher Speaks About the Magic of Casa Marianella
Cutter, a well-loved former Casa ESL teacher, recently left Texas for 2 years to travel to Colombia with the Peace Corps. We are very proud of Cutter and the positive change he is making in our [...]
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 [...]