St. James Haven

09/01/2026

Welcome back for HEARTS BEHIND THE HAVEN!

Through these posts, you'll meet the volunteer Board members who are behind-the-scenes of the Haven's Community Drive-Thru Dinners, special events, and many of the daily operations. With the support of our community, the mission of St. James Haven is not only possible, it's happening.

👉This week we'll meet Marie Scwartz. Marie leads with a servant heart - always willing to lend a hand with a smile. She often offers quiet among the chaos and faces each new task with a 'give it a try' attitude. Thank you for all you do, Marie!

Please join us in saying hello to Marie below.

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Marie has been a resident of Crawford County since 1977 – as a student, a parent, and now a retiree. She and her husband raised three children and have enjoyed watching them grow up in the Meadville community.

Over the years, she has volunteered with various organizations. Marie worked in the social services field for 25 years, teaching Adult Basic Education (ABE) and serving as the coordinator of foster care and adoption services at a local nonprofit.

Since retiring, Maries has volunteered at the local food pantry and now very excited to serve on the board of St. James Haven, Inc. She believes the Haven’s mission is a valuable asset to Meadville and plays a vital role in supporting men within our community who are working towards improving their lives.

08/31/2026

If you've been tuned into the Haven's posts, you've seen this name before. You may have even met them during last month's community dinner!

The Financial Care Partners team continues to be a wonderful community partner. From serving meals to serving the Haven's board, this crew always brings a "how can we help?" attitude. Thanks for all you do, FCP!

For more event information, including sponsorship opportunities, visit: https://stjameshaven.org/events/sound-off-for-st-james/

08/26/2026

At the Haven, we proudly serve a warm meal to our guests each night. This time is a great opportunity for fellowship and better understanding the unique needs and interests of the men we serve. With that said, we're calling on our community!

The Haven is in need of dinner donations. If you are able, please follow the link below to see available dates and book your donation.

Please consider donating an evening meal for our guests at St. James Haven, helping ensure that they receive a hot dinner, comfort, and dignity at the end of the day.

Signing up is simple!

Visit: https://stjameshaven.org/how-you-can-help/
- Click on "Meal Donation"
- Once the calendar loads, choose an available date (shown with a blue dot)
- Follow the prompts (just 3 clicks!) to complete sign up

We welcome home-cooked meals as well as take-out orders. Donors are welcome to deliver or stay and serve/share the meal with our guests.

Thank you in advance! 💙

08/22/2026

Once again, our community has shown up in a huge way! 💙

With heartfelt gratitude, thank you for your continued support of St. James Haven, including an incredible 3-days of Crawford Gives.

It's worth saying again and again, Thank You! 😊

08/21/2026

Thanks to a generous Crawford Gives donor, the match pool continues to grow! That means your donation dollars can make an even BIGGER impact for St. James Haven!

Asking yourself, "match pool, what's that?" The match pool is a pro-rated fund, meaning each participating non-profit organization will receive additional dollars based on their direct donation total. When you donate today, your dollars will go even further!

We are so deeply appreciative of our community's support. Let's finish Crawford Gives out strong!