Marisol Services
Faces of Hope: Candace
“Before I moved into Marisol Homes, I was living in a drafty camper with my 2-year-old son. We had an extension cord running into an auto shop. I was parked behind it for electricity and there was no running water. It was very cold, but it kept the snow and rain out. To top it…
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Pregnant mom finds strength and help at Marisol Health clinic
Kisha and her boyfriend Jevan changed their minds—they weren’t ready to have a child yet. “I was 22 at the time. He was 23,” Kisha shared. “We decided that we were ready to have a child … The next day in the afternoon we’re like, ‘Actually, let’s take this back.’ We took a take-action pill…
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28 Days of Love: Sharing flowers and encouragement to women
One former resident of Catholic Charities’ Women’s Emergency Shelter shared her story of struggle and hopes for a reunited family. Women come to Catholic Charities with various needs and staff meet them where they are on their journey to stability and renewed hope. “The hardest part about being homeless is now. It’s difficult being here…
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Senite Sahlezghi, LPC, Marisol Health Program Director – Lafayette
Senite Sahlezghi is the Program Director of Marisol Health Lafayette. Previously, Senite was the Intensive Case Management Supervisor at Samaritan House and also served as the Mental Health Case Manager and Faith Based Initiative coordinator at Samaritan House. Senite has been very active in ministry to those experiencing homelessness, both in her work at Samaritan…
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Mom leaves Marisol with education, self-esteem
Jennifer knew she had to leave California because of a troubled home situation and worries about the safety of her son. “I was scared, because I had no family here,” said the 47-year-old mom of moving to Colorado. When their lease was up, she moved them to a hotel. With no job and empty pockets, she needed help…
Read MoreMarisol Health clinic to hold press conference in response to defamatory video (video and photos)
Press conference video and photo gallery Video credit: Andrew Wright Photo credit: Vanessa Chavez/ Marisol Health
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Kate + Grace Boutique gives back to Marisol
Katie Lynch has always dreamed of owning a boutique that gives back. Shopping was a family affair growing up, and she and her grandma bonded over fashion and great deals. But becoming a mom to three little boys changed the ease and fun of shopping trips. “It’s not really your time anymore,” Katie, 29, said…
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Flowers delivered to women’s shelters for Valentine’s Day
28 Days of Love initiative provides cards, flowers for single women and women with children struggling with homelessness throughout February Three local flower shops are donating red, pink and white carnations for Valentine’s Day and this month for single women and children who are struggling with homelessness. Women staying at Samaritan House Women’s Shelter…
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One donation, double the benefits
This year, donors have access to more tax credits when giving to Catholic Charities, so helping those in need can be a doubly rewarding experience. The new Samaritan House Women’s Shelter, which opened in September, and Marisol Homes, which opened a new location, qualify for tax credits in addition to other Catholic Charities shelters and…
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Young mom’s fears overcome at Marisol Health
Denisa’s first appointment at Marisol Health was not how she imagined it. As a nurse moved the ultrasound wand over her pregnant belly, she held a phone close to the sound of the baby’s beating heart. Listening on the other end was Denisa’s incarcerated fiancé. “The feds picked him up less than two weeks before,…
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