Mary's Shelter

10/27/2026

🧡 POST 3 — HALLOWEEN FAMILY NIGHT
Sometimes the simplest activities make the best memories.
Build a blanket fort and tell not-too-scary ghost stories, watch a Halloween movie together, decorate the house, paint pumpkins, create a neighborhood scavenger hunt, or put together your own Halloween photo booth. 📸🎃
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to make the season special. A little creativity and some uninterrupted family time can turn an ordinary evening into something your kids remember for years. Mommy Poppins
💙💚 This Halloween, make time for a little fun together.

10/26/2026

💙💚 RECOGNIZING WHEN IT’S TIME TO ASK FOR HELP 💚💙
Young adulthood can bring major changes, new responsibilities, uncertainty, and pressure. When you’re struggling with your mental health, it can be tempting to convince yourself that you just need to “push through it.” But you don’t have to handle everything on your own.
Learning to recognize changes in your mental and emotional well-being is important. Persistent sadness, excessive worry, withdrawing from people or activities you enjoy, difficulty concentrating, changes in sleep or appetite, or feeling overwhelmed may be signs that it’s time to reach out for support.
❤️ Asking for help is a sign of strength.
Talk with someone you trust — a family member, friend, counselor, teacher, healthcare professional, or another supportive adult. Mental health resources and programs such as Mental Health First Aid can also help people learn how to recognize concerns, respond appropriately, and connect themselves or others with professional support.
At Mary’s Shelter, we want every young person to know that their mental health matters. You deserve to be heard, supported, and connected with the help you need.
💙 You don’t have to wait until things become overwhelming to reach out. You don’t have to face it alone.

10/25/2026

💙💚 A HUGE Thank You to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! 💙💚

We are incredibly grateful to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for their generous donation of 100 bundles of clothing to Mary’s Shelter! 👕❤️

Your kindness and generosity will help provide much-needed clothing to the youth and families we serve, bringing comfort, dignity, and support to those who need it most.

It's amazing what we can accomplish when our community comes together to help others!

Thank you for your generosity and for helping us make a difference, one bundle at a time! 💙💚

10/24/2026

💙💚 YOU ARE NOT ALONE. HELP IS JUST A TEXT AWAY. 💙💚

Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, and finding the words to ask for help isn't always easy. But you don't have to face those difficult moments alone. ❤️

📱 Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained volunteer crisis counselor through the Crisis Text Line.

This service is FREE, confidential, and available 24/7 for anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, loneliness, or emotional distress.

At Mary’s Shelter, we believe everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and valued.

💚 It's okay to not be okay. It's okay to ask for help. And it's okay to take things one day at a time.

Remember, reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. 💙

10/23/2026

*Maternity Program*
The following services are available to pregnant women supported by Mary's Shelter. We offer these services in whatever way will benefit women most - via outreach or while they reside in our building.

Temporary housing

Individual and group counseling

Assistance with coordination of:

Prenatal care

Formal education

Future housing

Budget counseling

On-site classes to help develop:

Parenting skills

Interpersonal relationship skills

Housekeeping skills

Our goal is to every woman, to experience a healthy pregnancy while having access to the following resources:

Successful enrollment in and/or completion of high school, current grade level, or GED program

Active participation and completion of in-house courses on prenatal care, parenting and life skills training

Referrals to appropriate transitional or permanent housing agencies

https://www.marysshelter.org/maternity-admission

10/22/2026

👻 POST 2 — HALLOWEEN GAME NIGHT
Who’s ready for some friendly Halloween competition?
Turn an ordinary evening into a Halloween Game Night! Try a toilet-paper mummy race, pumpkin ring toss, an eyeball spoon race, Halloween charades, a scavenger hunt, or even witches’ broom limbo. 🎃
The best part? These activities are about more than keeping the kids entertained — they’re an opportunity to laugh, play, and spend time together as a family. Mommy Poppins
Which game would your family choose first?

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

💙💚 A Special Thank You to Helene Stapleton and ThanhNga Hoang! 💙💚

We are so grateful to Helene and ThanhNga for shopping Mary’s Shelter’s wish list and generously providing much-needed items for our residents! 🥰

Your kindness and thoughtfulness help make our residents feel cared for, supported, and a little more at home.

It's people like you who remind us how wonderful our community truly is!

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10/21/2026

5-part Halloween Family Fun series
🎃 POST 1 — HALLOWEEN CRAFT DAY
Looking for a little Halloween fun with the kids? You don’t need anything fancy to create some spooky memories together!
Try making yarn ghosts, Halloween luminary jars, spooky spiders, a Monster Mash wreath, decorated Halloween pots, or even a cardboard-box haunted house. 👻
Crafting together is a great way to let kids use their imagination while spending some quality time together — and many of these projects can be made with inexpensive or recycled supplies you may already have at home. Mommy Poppins
💙💚 Pick a craft, make a little mess, and create some Halloween memories together!