Marillac Place

09/22/2026

We are grateful to have been invited to participate in multiple events last week, including The March of 1,000 Umbrellas organized by the United Way Waterloo Region Communities and Take Back the Night, hosted by Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region .

The March of 1,000 Umbrellas highlighted the vital network of social services in our region and the overlapping crises facing individuals and families. Take Back the Night brought community members together to raise awareness and march against sexual assault, domestic abuse, and gender-based violence.

Marillac Place is proud to stand alongside community organizations, partners, and members who are raising awareness, speaking out, and coming together around these important issues.

To learn more about what these organizations are doing, please visit their pages or websites.

09/21/2026

Peace can start with a simple thank you.

Today we pause to recognize both International Day of Peace and World Gratitude Day, two reminders of something we can all practice, every day.

Peace isn’t only something we hope for around the world, it can begin in our own communities:

💛 In the person who makes someone feel welcome.
💛 In the volunteer who gives their time.
💛 In the neighbour who lends a hand.
💛 In the moment we choose understanding over judgment.
💛 And in taking a moment to say, thank you.

As a small nonprofit, we’re especially grateful for the people who make our work possible, our volunteers, supporters, partners, and community members.

Today, we’re choosing gratitude as one small way to build peace.

Who is someone you’re grateful for today? Tag them below.

09/18/2026

When women support women, everyone benefits.

We're so grateful to be involved in IMPACT, an At Home Company event that is bringing women business owners together to learn, connect, and create meaningful impact in our community.

The theme of the event is Marketing, with an inspiring panel of women leaders, followed by networking and conversations sure to educate and empower.

This gathering is about more than business. Guests are asked to help support the work of Marillac Place and Mamas for Mamas , directly impacting the services that both organizations are able to provide.

Details are below and you can register here: athomecompany.ca/events/p/impact-sept-25-marketing

Date: Friday September 25, 2026
Time: 6:00pm doors open, 6:30pm event starts, 9:00pm wrap up
Cost: $65
Location: Catalyst Commons, 137 Glasgow St. Unit 210, Kitchener

Thank you At Home Company for helping turn connection into compassion, and business into positive change.

IMPACT is more than just a networking event - it's a movement for women business owners who want to create positive change. Each gathering features an inspiring panel discussion with industry leaders, followed by structured and purposeful networking designed to leave you with new insights, valu

09/17/2026

A Partnership That Helps Fill More Than Just Pantries 🛒💜

We are excited to partner with Food4Kids Waterloo Region to provide grocery support for children enrolled in Marillac Place's AfterCare Program.

This partnership helps ensure that families continue to receive support as they transition forward, providing bi-weekly grocery hampers to eligible AfterCare clients with young children in their care.

At Marillac Place, we know that stability is built one step at a time. Access to nutritious food can make a meaningful difference for families as they focus on caring for their children, achieving their goals, and building a strong foundation for the future.

We're grateful to Food4Kids Waterloo Region for helping us extend support beyond our walls and into the communities where our families live and grow.

Together, we're helping families thrive. 💜

09/16/2026

💜 Thank You, Zonta Club of Kitchener - Waterloo ! 💜

Marillac Place extends heartfelt gratitude to the Zonta Club of Kitchener-Waterloo for their generous support and commitment to empowering women and strengthening families in our community.

Thanks to their support, we are one step closer to purchasing a van for our AfterCare program. Marillac Place staff will use the van to support women and babies as they navigate systems and services that can be difficult to access, including medical appointments, housing opportunities, and essential community resources. By helping remove transportation barriers, the van will support women as they work toward greater stability and independence.

We are incredibly grateful to partner with organizations like Zonta Cllub that believe in investing in women, children, and strong, healthy families.

Thank you, Zonta Club, for helping us go further- literally and figuratively! 💜

Together, we are creating stronger families and a stronger community. ✨

09/15/2026

Connection Matters 💙

Strong social connections play an important role in our overall health and well-being. A simple phone call, text message, visit, or conversation can brighten someone's day and remind them they're not alone.

Today, take a moment to reach out to someone you care about. Let them know you're thinking of them, check in on how they're doing, or simply share a few kind words.

At Marillac Place, we believe that caring for one another helps build stronger, healthier communities. Small acts of connection can make a meaningful difference.

Who will you connect with today?

09/14/2026

🎵 Songs of Life 🎵

At Marillac Place, healing and growth can happen through the power of music.

Our Songs of Life Parent Music Therapy Group provides a safe and supportive space for mothers to come together, reflect, learn, and connect. While volunteers care for the little ones, participants have the opportunity to focus on their own well-being through music, relaxation, and meaningful conversation.

Using familiar songs and lyrics, mothers explore themes like relationships, personal boundaries, self-love, self-compassion, and healthy ways of navigating conflict. Through discussion and reflection, music becomes a starting point for sharing experiences, building self-awareness, and discovering new ways to support their well-being.

Building healthy relationships starts with understanding ourselves, and sometimes, the perfect song can help us find the words. 💜

09/10/2026

Everyone deserves to be - and feel - supported, heard, and valued.

This World Su***de Prevention Day, we encourage our community to check in on one another, offer kindness freely, and remember that even small acts of care can have a lasting impact.

Hope grows through connection. Together, we can help build a community where no one feels alone. 💙💜

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09/09/2026

We rarely remember the toys themselves. What stays with us is how they made us feel. 🧸

A teddy bear could make a difficult day feel a little easier. On a restless night, it was something familiar to reach for. Sometimes, it was simply comforting to know that something was there.

For many of us, that little bear became part of our earliest memories of feeling safe and cared for. We may have outgrown the toy, but we never quite forget the comfort it gave us.

This National Teddy Bear Day, we're celebrating those small moments of comfort that can make a big difference. No one should have to face difficult moments feeling alone.

💙 At Marillac Place, we believe every mother and baby deserves that same sense of comfort, support, and hope. 💙

09/08/2026

What an incredible year for our Baby Bottle Campaign! 🍼💙

You helped make it possible.

Together, our community raised $70,365, with more than 800 generous donors showing their support for the vulnerable babies and mothers in our care.

None of this would have been possible without every donor, church, community member, volunteer, and business partner who chose to support mothers and babies through this campaign. Your generosity helps create brighter beginnings and provide hope, encouragement, and support to families in our community.

Thank you for being part of this impact. We are deeply grateful for each and every one of you.

Together, we're making a difference, one baby bottle at a time. ✨