By: Brendan Karp, volunteer April 16, 2018 Life’s a funny thing. We tend to have things take hold in our lives that have a dramatic impact, yet we never could have guessed it at the outset. That’s certainly the case for me looking back on the first time I set […]

Sprouting Beauty at St. Mary’s Home Written by Maureen Moran, Scout parent from the neighborhood Friday, June 23, 2017 This year I volunteered to find a location for my son’s scout den to identify a project to fulfill its Fellowship and Duty to God requirements. I chose St. Mary’s because […]

Fundraising for Water with Blessings Written by: Sr. Ann Marguerite Monday, April 10, 2017 In case you haven’t heard, the Chicago Cubs won the 2016 World Series! The Residents of St. Mary’s Home – along with the North Side and all of Chicagoland – rejoiced in the early hours of […]

Terrace Residents helping students become the best they can be Written by: Clare Favela Monday, April 3, 2017 A few months ago, one of my little sisters received $50 from an anonymous donor through the Archdiocese of Chicago with the task to give back to the community. She could have just donated the money but, […]

By: Andrea Smith, Deloitte volunteer June 13, 2016 It was hot and muggy on Friday when 24 of my colleagues from Deloitte and I visited St. Mary’s home for a day of volunteering and service. When we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles – and a big honey-do list!  […]