Clay Imports Throws Fundraiser for Casa April 9th
We're very excited for Clay Import's fundraiser event for Casa on April 9th! It will be a night filled with poetry, music, dance, and amazing memories. We hope you will join us there. We caught up with [...]
Dozens Gather to Support Guatemalan Immigrant, Hilda Ramirez
A crowd of around 60 people gathered at Austin City Hall on Thursday, purchase March 24, to show support for Guatemalan immigrant, Hilda Ramirez, and her young son, Ivan. As was recently reported by NPR, [...]
Casa Director to be on Immigration Panel at Austin Seminary
We're excited to announce that Casa's Executive Director, Jennifer Long, will be on a panel about Immigration at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary's third annual Hesed Lectures on April 2nd, 2016. What are this year's Hesed Lectures about? "The [...]
The Changing Demographics of Casa Marianella
Casa Marianella’s fundamental mission is to offer hospitality to refugees fleeing violence and war. During the organization’s 30-year history, ambulance it has seen the population it serves change dramatically, but its vision has remained the [...]
Casa Bands Together to Shelter Somali Family
An Excerpt from a Night in February by Erin Edmonds Context: At Casa Marianella’s Adult Shelter, we operate on a 24-hour clock. Staff is asked to pull a night shift once a week. As of [...]
Volunteer Spotlight: Sofia
Ever since I arrived, Sofia has been volunteering mornings throughout the week. She did our laundry and cooked, but she also did much more. She took care of our residents who needed the most care, [...]