Miriam House

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The name, Miriam House, reflects the importance of Miriam, sister of Moses, who stood by him from his birth and assisted him throughout her long and dedicated life.

 

Catholic Charities opened Miriam House in 2000 to  provide transitional living for up to two years for homeless women and their minor children.

 

While in this safe environment, residents are provided with life skill training, referrals to other services, educational opportunities and case management services. The focus is to help the residents identify issues that have contributed to their homelessness and develop skills needed to become self-sufficient in order to end the cycle of poverty.

 

Catholic Charities thanks all who have so generously suppored Miriam House shelter for homeless women and children.  If you would like to continue to support the shelter we are in need of the following:

Wish List:

Ongoing:

  • Personal Care Products - shampoo, toothpaste, tooth brushes, deodorants, shaving cream, razors, bath soap, feminine hygiene products
  • Bath Towels, Wash Cloths
  • Twin Size Sheets, Blankets
  • Baby Items - diapers, baby wipes, shampoo, lotions, blankets, crib sheets
  • Cleaning Products - laundry detergent, dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, kleenex, bathroom/toilet cleaner

Extra Needs:

  • Volunteer Handy Person
  • Funds for New Flooring
  • Car Seats (due to HUD regulations, car seats expires)
  • Dry-wall Ceilling Replacement
  • Steel Outside Door
  • Chest of Drawers
  • Bathroom - vanity, lavatory, lavatory faucet, low flush toilet, tub/shower faucet, new flooring
  • Kitchen - ventless range hood and installation

 

For more information contact:   Miriam House.

Or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Program Coordinator.

34 Woodlawn

Norwalk, OH 44857

419-668-3073

 

 

News & Events

It's In the Bag!

Purse auction to benefit the women and children at Miriam House

March 24, 2012

Elks Lodge, 2949 US 250 S., Norwalk, OH

For more inforatmion contact Melissa Zeiger, 419-202-0905.

 


 

 
  		 

Stories of Hope

Providing a Safe Environment

Life takes a positive turn for domestic violence victim.

“When I first came to Catholic Charities, I needed a place where my daughter and I would be safe,” domestic violence victim Sondra said.

Since leaving her boyfriend, Sondra has been making a lot of changes, including undergoing counseling. “My counselor is helping me take responsibility,” she said. “I can see more clearly now that my life is the result of choices I make, not just a series of things that happen.”

With Catholic Charities’ guidance, Sondra has also found a job in a food processing plant. “I was very fortunate. I found a job in about a month.”

But Sondra is proudest of the job she’s done with her daughter. “Even though I may have made of mess of things in my own life, I’ve been a good mom. I’ve always kept my eye on her. And now I’m so proud of her. I know she’ll do well.”