Jennifer Brady began volunteering with the Marisol Mobile Health Clinic as a way to put her Catholic faith into action through service. What she expected to be a simple role driving the mobile unit on Thursdays quickly became a more meaningful, hands-on experience.
Marisol Health, a ministry of Catholic Charities, provides life-affirming, comprehensive care to women and families. In response to growing needs across Northern Colorado—especially among women facing barriers like transportation, cost or uncertainty about where to turn—the Marisol Mobile Health Clinic was created to bring care directly into the community.
The mobile clinic allows Marisol to meet women where they are, offering free services like pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds and STI testing, along with patient navigation. By going into neighborhoods like East Colfax, the mobile unit helps ensure that women who might not otherwise seek care have access to trusted, compassionate support at critical moments.
Each Thursday, Jennifer serves at the East Colfax and Ironton location, helping prepare the clinic, welcome patients and share information with nearby businesses so more people know services are available.
“I originally thought I’d just be driving,” she says. “But I’ve learned a lot about what it takes to run the clinic and support the women who come through.”
She credits much of that learning to the team she serves alongside.
“Susana and Teresa have been great to learn from. They really know the work and they’ve been welcoming and generous with their time. They’ve made it easy to feel like part of the team.”
For Jennifer, the most important part of volunteering is the consistency—showing up week after week in a place where women may be facing uncertainty.
“I look forward to Thursdays,” she says. “There’s always a chance to help someone who might feel alone.”
Through her time with Marisol Mobile, Jennifer has found a practical way to serve her community while supporting Catholic Charities’ mission to uphold the dignity of every person and walk alongside those in need with compassion and care.