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Mother and Child
1983
The First Mary's Shelter

Our founders Jan and Noel Lindsay open the first Mary's Shelter in St. Paul, Minnesota with the goal of helping the growing number of women who were pregnant, homeless and had nowhere to turn.

Mother and Child
1994
The second Mary's Shelter

Opens in Orange County, California. The residence focused on serving minors aged 12 to 18.

Mother and Child
1995
The third Mary's Shelter

Opens in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The shelter opened a new wing, housing runaway teens, ages 14 to 17.

Mother and Child
2006
The fourth Mary's Shelter

Opens in Baldwin County, Alabama. Mary's Shelter Gulf Coast was formed to address the needs of women experiencing an unwanted or unplanned pregnancy.

Mother and Child
2008

Mary's Shelter was incorporated on October 13, 2008.

Mother and Child
2009-10

The Lindsays move to Martin County and open the fifth Mary's Shelter in Stuart, Florida.

Mary's Shelter of the Treasure Coast was established in Martin County for women 18 years and older who were experiencing homelessness or lacked suitable housing or favorable family relationships.

Mother and Child
2010

Mary's Shelter begins accepting women into its program in April.

Mother and Child
2016

Mary's Shelter kicks off its Capital Campaign, Sheltering God's Children.

Mother and Child
2017

We receive our first grant to launch the Women-In-Transition (WIT) Program. The program provides eligible graduates with a one-year rental supplement and continued support through our in-programs, budgeting and counseling..

Mother and Child
2018

The endowment for Women-In-Transition was created by Vincent & May Smyth to promote a dedicated donor endowment fund ensuring the mission of WIT will continue to grow.

Mother and Child
2019

Mary's Shelter changes its name to Mary's Home at the suggestion of residents living there. The women believed the new name better described the loving, welcoming and nurturing atmosphere that was being provided.

Mother and Child
2023

Mary's Home welcomes its 100th baby.

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