mary’s place mission, vision & values

our vision

A community where all families have safety, stability, and housing.


our mission

The Mary’s Place mission is to ensure that no child sleeps outside by centering equity and opportunity for women and families.


our values

Love — Love is at the heart of all we do. We are committed to creating a space where all are welcomed, respected, accepted, and loved for who they are.

Collaboration — We collaborate with others to ensure quality services, leverage and expand services across the region, and amplify the voices of women and families experiencing homelessness.

Equity — We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and assuring equitable treatment, access, and opportunity for all regardless of age, ability, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, indigenous heritage, gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or life experience.

Stewardship — We carefully steward all that is entrusted to our care: material and financial resources, human resources, and the lives and stories of our guests.

Accountability — Our board, staff, guests, and volunteers are accountable to what we say we will do.

Responsiveness — We recognize and respond to urgent needs in our community by being creative, adaptable, and persistent.