Imagine Change: Transformation is possible
Marillac Place fosters hope, encourages women to cultivate healthy relationships, and empowers them to rewrite their stories.
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Make a direct impact by offering your time and skills to support our programs.
How to Donate
Help us to continue providing vital support and resources to mothers and children in need.
Helping mother-led families rebuild
At Marillac Place, we believe in the power of community and compassion. For over 30 years, we've been providing a safe haven for pregnant and parenting women in need. Our holistic approach encompasses shelter, education, counselling, and life skills development to help women break the cycle of poverty and dare to dream that transformation is possible.
Marillac Place Impact in 2023
of the women we serve have reported having experienced some form of abuse
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Our Impact
We are dedicated to empowering women to make positive choices for themselves and their children. Through our comprehensive programs and unwavering support, we strive to build a community where every woman feels valued, respected, and capable of achieving her dreams. Our clients have a voice in everything we do and we work together to help them achieve their goals.
“I really feel safe and welcomed at Marillac Place, and my son is comfortable being here. Marillac Place has helped me gain more time with my son, connected me with community resources, and advocated on my behalf. I have made friends and now my son is even back in my care.”
– former client at Marillac Place
“I am in my last semester at Conestoga College and completing my placement at none other than Marillac Place, the first place that ever told me I could be more.”
– former client at Marillac Place
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Our Approach
At Marillac Place, our team is wholeheartedly committed to providing consistent support to the families we serve, helping them navigate their journey towards increased confidence and self-sufficiency. We provide crucial support to clients grappling with complex issues and strive to deliver person-centered, trauma-informed and evidence-based care. We guide our clients towards developing healthy relationships and encourage engagement in vital programs such as life skills, continued education, and mental health counselling. This commitment persists through our highly successful AfterCare program, which aims to support a smooth transition from residency at Marillac Place to independent living.
Events and Campaigns
Join us in our mission to create lasting change. Whether you volunteer your time, donate resources, or spread the word about our cause, your support makes a difference. Together, we can transform lives and build a brighter future for generations to come.
Warmest Mug Hot Chocolate Festival
Our second annual Warmest Mug event will be here in no time. Sign up now to become a vendor.
![Warmest Mug Event](https://marillacplace.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Warmest-Mug-Event.webp)
Baby Bottle Campaign – Support the families at Marillac Place
Thank you for your support. Our 2024 campaign raised over $30K for the women and children at Marillac Place.
![Baby Bottle Event](https://marillacplace.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Baby-Bottle-Event.webp)
Become a monthly donor
Monthly donors allow us to budget effectively for new and existing programs and meet the evolving needs of our community.
![Little baby girl relaxing on moms belly.](https://marillacplace.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Little-baby-girl-relaxing-on-moms-belly.webp)
About Marillac Place
Marillac Place supports new mothers and mothers-to-be who are experiencing homelessness in the Waterloo Region by providing a safe living environment, teaching parenting and life skills, and developing supportive relationships. Our Vision is to ensure every mother and child experiencing homelessness in the Waterloo Region can recover and rebuild to achieve a successful future.
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“While attending parenting programs and counselling at Marillac Place, I was able to have my daughter transition, within a few months, back into my care. The best things about Marillac Place is the 24/7 support we have and having other moms here for support.”
– former client of Marillac Place
“Marillac Place helped me get prepared for the arrival of my baby, and secure housing closer to my family. While I was at Marillac Place I attended community programs, started school, and gave birth to a beautiful healthy baby that I have been able to keep in my care.”
– former client of Marillac Place
“The staff at Marillac Place are amazing people! They are super friendly and always there when you need them; I really love how they are not judgmental but rather understanding and always there to support me.”
– former client of Marillac Place
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