Our Work
Mary’s House is working to create a safe, supportive path forward for unhoused veterans, women, and children in Jacksonville, Florida.
While we raise funds and build partnerships to acquire our future transitional housing facility, we remain committed to serving the community through outreach, essential-item distributions, community events, and collaborative support.
What We Do Today
Mary’s House currently supports the Jacksonville community through activities such as:
- Distributing food, clothing, hygiene products, and essential supplies
- Organizing community outreach events
- Connecting individuals and families with available community resources
- Collaborating with local organizations and service providers
- Raising funds for the future Mary’s House facility
- Creating volunteer and community-service opportunities
What We Are Building
Our primary goal is to acquire and prepare a property where Mary’s House can provide safe transitional housing and supportive services under one roof.
The future Mary’s House facility is being designed to provide more than a temporary place to stay. It will offer a nurturing environment where residents can address immediate needs, access helpful resources, and begin working toward stability and self-sufficiency.
Important: Mary’s House is currently in the development and property-acquisition stage. Residential shelter services are not yet available.
Our Planned Services
Safe Transitional Housing
Temporary housing in a secure, compassionate, and respectful environment for eligible unhoused veterans, women, and children.
Food, Clothing, and Essential Needs
Access to nourishing meals, clothing, hygiene products, household necessities, and other essential supplies.
Education and Employment Support
Connections to educational programs, job-readiness assistance, vocational training, résumé support, and employment resources.
Life-Skills Development
Guidance in budgeting, household management, communication, personal development, and preparation for independent living. Our approach is focused on understanding and responding to what you require, providing effective and practical solutions.
Resource Navigation
Connections to healthcare, mental-health support, veterans’ benefits, transportation, childcare, permanent-housing assistance, and other community resources through qualified partner organizations.
Our Path Forward
Mary’s House is currently focused on:
- Raising funds for property acquisition and preparation
- Building relationships with community partners
- Developing sustainable programs and operating procedures
- Recruiting volunteers, sponsors, and supporters
- Preparing to open a safe and effective transitional housing facility
Our Community Impact
Since launching in January 2025, Mary’s House has worked to make a measurable difference through community outreach, essential-item distributions, and volunteer service.
Our Impact So Far
- 200+ meals and food packages distributed
- Approximately 100 pounds of clothing distributed
- 300+ hygiene kits distributed
- 40+ community events and outreach activities
- 10+ volunteers engaged
Help Us Continue the Work
Mary’s House cannot accomplish this vision alone. Donors, volunteers, businesses, service providers, and community organizations all play an important role in helping us serve today while building for tomorrow.
