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The mission carries on

Mary Hartman, outgoing Executive Director of Mary's Place, and Dominique Alex, Interim CEO, sat down with the Puget Sound Business Journal to talk about how they’ve navigated their leadership transition and plans for continuing the mission of Mary’s Place.

Nov 23, 2023

Growing crisis of family homelessness

Mary Hartman, Executive Director of Mary's Place, joined King 5’s New Day Northwest to discuss the growing crisis of family homelessness and how to help families stay out of the cold.

Dec 30, 2022

More King County families seeking shelter than there are beds available, nonprofit says

Mary’s Place’s Dream Big fundraising campaign and event raised rapid response funds to help the nonprofit operate emergency shelters and help families financially struggling to stay in their homes. All 700 beds in Mary’s Place’s five family shelters have often been full, according to the nonprofit organization. On an average night, Mary’s Place said it is only able to provide shelter to less than half of the families looking for a place to stay.

May 12, 2022

Newest Mary's Place shelter opens in Bellevue

Mary’s Place is activating its latest of five emergency shelters in King County to keep more families together and inside when they have no place else to go. The emergency shelter opened in Bellevue this week and is already home to several guests as volunteers work to set up the 90-plus rooms with new beds.

Dec 29, 2021

Mary's Place working to make sure 'no child sleeps outside'

Each year Mary’s Place campaigns to make sure no child sleeps outside. The nonprofit helps countless families find shelter, and it’s about more than just four walls and a roof. Mary’s Place is laying the foundation for families to succeed because home isn’t just a place, it’s a feeling.

"We’re opening a new shelter right here in Bellevue - our very first on the east side," said Mary’s Place Director Marty Hartman.

Dec 29, 2021

Mary’s Place helps families experiencing homelessness celebrate the holidays

Mary’s Place is helping families experiencing homelessness to celebrate the holidays despite the challenges they’re currently facing.

Dec 16, 2021

Nonprofits accept cryptocurrency as Bitcoin and Ether values spike – is it a fad or the next frontier?

This fall, Pacific Northwest nonprofits including the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Mary’s Place, an organization supporting women and families experiencing homelessness, have started directly accepting donations of cryptocurrency.

Dec 1, 2021

OL Reign recognized the women leaders behind Mary’s Place front line staff for the impactful work they are doing in the community

The Legends Campaign, a partnership between OL Reign and Starbucks, honors women for their extraordinary contributions to our community in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Prior to the October 10 match against the Chicago Red Stars, OL Reign recognized the women leaders behind Mary’s Place front line staff for the impactful work they are doing in the community.

Oct 12, 2021

9 Women leading the charge for diversity and inclusion in the US

From keeping at-risk populations safe during COVID-19 to providing access to shelter, these women are creating a just, humane, and equitable world.

Sep 1, 2021

Seattle's 'Justice League' partnership provides free legal help

Corporate partnerships with nonprofit groups continue to create win-win situations for people in need across Western Washington. One of those partnerships in Seattle is now providing free legal help to low-income people and those facing homelessness.

Apr 29, 2021

Mary’s Place Executive Director departs after more than 20 years addressing family homelessness

Mary Hartman, longtime Executive Director of Mary's Place, sits down with The Seattle Times to reflect on her legacy, her next steps, and her hopes for the future of Mary’s Place.

December 11, 2023

Mary’s Place leader retiring after 24 years

Marty Hartman, leader of Mary’s Place for the last 24 years, walked and talked with King 5’s Jake Whittenberg in an exclusive interview about our crisis of family homelessness, what she’s seen and learned during her 24 years of service, and what she hopes for the future of Mary’s Place and our community.

November 30, 2023

Separated by pandemic, but united in purpose

The pandemic that forces people apart can also strengthen and draw them together. That is the common thread that three different nonprofit organizations shared in their experience of the past year. The three are among the roughly 1,700 nonprofits taking part in this year’s GiveBIG fundraising campaign.

Apr 23, 2021