‘Build Hope, Not Walls’ Project to Benefit Casa Marianella
We're thrilled to share that our friend, Nick Ramos, is launching a new project titled 'Build Hope, Not Walls', which will see 150 artists from across the United States coming together in one exhibit October 13-15 [...]
The Young African Leaders Initiative’s Fourth Visit to
Casa Marianella
On the 3rd of July, 25 Mandela Washington Fellows (Young African Leaders) gathered at Casa Marianella to enjoy a wonderful, warm evening full of fellowship and to share a meal with Casa’s residents and staff. [...]
ESL Show and Tell Night Summer 2017
We had a fantastic time at our ESL Summer Show and Tell event this past Tuesday evening! As the sun set and the heat subsided, all three levels of students came together in the Level [...]
Casa Salaam Welcomes First Family and is Awarded New Grant
We are beyond thrilled to share with the Austin community that Casa Marianella has been awarded $52,000 to be used to renovate the back house of our newest home for two-parent immigrant families, Casa Salaam. [...]
The History of Convivio
Sometime in the early 2000’s (no one quite remembers the year), mind Casa Marianella staff were faced with a practical problem. The shelter, prescription which houses around 40 people and serves dinner daily, was overstretched [...]
Former ESL Teacher Speaks About the Magic of Casa Marianella
Cutter, a well-loved former Casa ESL teacher, recently left Texas for 2 years to travel to Colombia with the Peace Corps. We are very proud of Cutter and the positive change he is making in our [...]