From Texas Cowgirls to INTERA: Raeann Supports Casa
Raeann Zuniga spent time volunteering at Casa Marianella and Posada Esperanza while studying at the University of Texas at Austin. Her and her spirit group, Texas Cowgirls, were eager to give back to their local [...]
Former Casa family gifted new furniture for 2021
This holiday season, the Statesman published an article speaking about one of our beloved former Casa families: Deogratias Niyongabo, 38, his wife, Françoise Irankunda, 39, and their two daughters, Esther, 5, and Brianna, 3, from [...]
2020 Holiday Campaigns in Support of Casa Marianella
Casa Marianella has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. A word from our Co-Executive Directors, Jennifer Long and Patti McCabe: “With your help, we continue to be one of the few shelters [...]
Human Dignity
I turn onto Gunter street, enveloped by the stifling heat of Austin in August. I couldn’t tell you if I’m sweating from the heat or because I’m nervous for my first day serving at Casa [...]
“I learned more and more about the mental struggles that immigrants endure when they decide to leave their homes.” – Tony, Volunteer
When I started my internship at Casa Marianella I did not know what to expect. My professional background is in cooking and working in restaurants, that was my first career. But at the ripe old [...]
There Are No Office Hours For Leaders
“There are no office hours for leaders” -Cardinal James Gibbons Since Casa Marianella opened its doors in 1986, it has always been open. New employees agree to work holidays, weekends, and assume at least one [...]