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.
1983
The First Mary's Shelter
1994
The second Mary's Shelter
Opens in Orange County, California. The residence focused on serving minors aged 12 to 18.
1995
The third Mary's Shelter
Opens in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The shelter opened a new wing, housing runaway teens, ages 14 to 17.
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.
2008
Mary's Shelter was incorporated on October 13, 2008.
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.
2010
Mary's Shelter begins accepting women into its program in April.
2016
Mary's Shelter kicks off its Capital Campaign, Sheltering God's Children.
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..
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.
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.
2023
Mary's Home welcomes its 100th baby.
