Bring Marillac Moms to Your Parish or Community
Marillac Moms provides safe transitional housing and personalized support for pregnant mothers and their children facing homelessness.
Through a unique partnership model, St. Vincent de Paul Georgia works alongside parish/ communities to create stable homes and circles of support that help families move toward independence.
Launching the program may feel like a significant step — but parishes are not asked to do this alone.
Together, we share responsibility for supporting mothers during a critical season of need.
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia Provides:
- Program management and oversight
- Intake and candidate vetting
- Housing coordination and lease management
- Major furnishings for the apartment
- Benefits assessment and program guidance
Your Parish or Community Provides:
- A small volunteer mentor team
- Move-in preparation and welcome support
- Household and baby supply donations
- Meal trains following delivery
- Ongoing community encouragement and prayer
Together, this partnership creates a stable environment where mothers can focus on employment, parenting, and building a path toward long-term housing stability.
If your parish or community is exploring the idea or ready to begin planning, our team is here to listen, answer questions, and help you understand what participation could look like in your community.
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Why Host a Marillac Moms Home >>
Hosting a Marillac Moms home allows your parish or community to walk alongside a pregnant mother and her children during a critical season of transition.
Families are welcomed into safe, furnished apartments and supported through mentoring, coaching, and community encouragement as they work toward stable employment, financial independence, and long-term housing.
Most families participate in the program for approximately 12–15 months, providing the time needed to build routines, strengthen income, and prepare for independent living.
How Parishioners Can Help >>
Each participating parish typically forms a small leadership team of 5–8 volunteers who help coordinate support and stay connected to the mother’s progress.
Many other parishioners participate in simple but impactful ways, such as:
· Providing household or baby items
· Assisting with apartment setup
· Supporting meal trains after delivery
· Offering encouragement and prayer
· Participating in occasional volunteer opportunities
This shared approach helps prevent burnout and allows the broader parish community to experience the joy of serving together.
Funding & Support >>
Supporting one Marillac Moms family typically involves an annual investment of approximately $40,000.
Participant contributions and donated items often offset a portion of this cost, leaving an average funding need of about $30,000 per year.
Parishes / Communities meet this need in different ways — through individual donors, parish appeals, ministry sponsorship, or community fundraising efforts.
If a parish / community has strong volunteer capacity but limited financial resources, St. Vincent de Paul Georgia may be able to help explore funding solutions.
Timeline to Welcome a Family >>
From initial conversation to welcoming a family, most parishes move through the launch process within 6–10 weeks.
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia provides guidance at every stage, helping parish teams prepare the apartment, engage volunteers, and begin ongoing support with confidence.
