When Danielle arrived at Marguerite’s Place, she was just weeks away from giving birth. With nowhere else to turn, she carried the crushing burden of uncertainty. Her two young children, Daisy and Noah, looked to her for reassurance, but she struggled to offer comfort without knowing where they would live. But everything changed when she…
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The Week of the Young Child (WOYC) is an annual celebration hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) to recognize the importance of early childhood education, the dedication of educators, and the vital role families play in supporting young children’s growth and learning. Throughout this special week, communities and organizations…
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At Marguerite’s Place, 2024 was a year of transformation—filled with stories of resilience, new opportunities, and the unwavering support of our community. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and community partners, we provided safe housing, essential resources, and pathways to stability for mothers and children experiencing homelessness. Impact Highlights from 2024 Welcoming New Families Home…
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Homelessness is more than a lack of shelter—it’s a crisis that deeply affects every aspect of a child’s life. Every year, over 2.5 million children in the United States experience homelessness, and more than half of them are under the age of six. For these young children, housing instability is not just a temporary inconvenience—it…
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What makes the holidays so heartwarming at Marguerite’s Place? YOU! At Marguerite’s Place, we’re constantly reminded of how deeply we’re cared for by this incredible community, but during the holidays, your outpouring of love and generosity leaves us truly humbled and filled with joy. You make this time of year magical for both the staff…
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For those who couldn’t join us at Home Is Where the Art Is this year, you missed a truly incredible event! We are thrilled to share that it was a record-breaking success—raising more funds than any other event in our 30-year history! Here’s a recap of the highlights from the evening. The Legacy Wall: Honoring…
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Early Childhood is a critical period for brain development, and proper nutrition plays a pivotal role in shaping a child’s cognitive abilities, emotional well-being, and overall future health and success. More specifically, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, “Good nutrition and healthy growth established in the first thousand days of a child’s life have…
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Motherhood is the hardest job in the world. But when you’re a single mom and don’t have a safe place to live, the hardest job is even harder. For resident mom Elisha and her five-year-old son, Lucas, this was certainly true. Without stable housing and childcare, motherhood was that much harder. But things began to…
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Since 1971, the National Association for the Education of Young Children has sponsored an annual, week-long celebration in April known as The Week of the Young Child®. WOYC is meant to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those…
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