Imagine Change: Transformation is possible
Marillac Place fosters hope, encourages women to cultivate healthy relationships, and empowers them to rewrite their stories.
Get Involved
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.
Behind Every Statistic:
A Woman's Strength, A Child's Future
of the women we serve report experiencing some form of abuse (2024)
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of the women we serve report experiencing homelessness as a child (Year-over-year average)
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individuals served in 2024, including 45 women and 31 children
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of the women we serve report struggling with mental health at intake (2024)
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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.
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.
Corporations for Communities – Lunch and Learn Series
Bring new knowledge of current social issues in our community to your team through our Lunch and Learn sessions.
2025 Virtual Silent Auction
Our Virtual Silent Auction will take place again in June 2025, supporting the families at Marillac Place.
Baby Bottle Campaign – Support the families at Marillac Place
Our annual Baby Bottle Campaign launches on Mother's Day (May 11th)! This year, we’re aiming to raise $53,000 to support mothers and children at Marillac Place with safe shelter and essential care. Every donation makes a difference!
Become a monthly donor
Monthly donors allow us to budget effectively for new and existing programs and meet the evolving needs of our community.
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.
Our Partners
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