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, [...]
A Second Chance at Casa Marianella
photo credit: Erin Birney When Teo arrived at Casa Marianella two years ago, unhealthy his untreated diabetes had advanced so far that he was, see as one observer puts it, “more dead than alive.” Indeed, [...]
Casa receives $100,100 grant by Episcopal Health Foundation
We are so thrilled to announce that Casa Marianella is officially a grant partner of the Episcopal Health Foundation and has been awarded $100,100 to continue housing and supporting those in need. Casa applied for [...]
LBJ School’s Community Outreach Committee Supports Casa
The LBJ school recently gave Casa a much appreciated donation, and we spoke to them to learn more about their community efforts and how this idea came about! Tell us a little about the LBJ [...]
Posada Resident Earns Local Fame… Again!
Former Posada resident, Hilda Ramirez, has garnered local media attention this week for telling her story of migrating to the United States, living for over a year in detention and now, living in fear of [...]
Posada Celebrates Galentine’s Day with Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls
Amy Poehler is best known for her sharp wit and feminist humor. Yet, buy in 2008 the comedienne founded Smart Girls, a non-profit organization aimed at helping young people cultivate their authentic selves instead of [...]