Norwalk Motor Sales, Inc.

11/06/2024

A heartfelt thank you to the vibrant youth program at St. Peter Evanglical Lutheran Church for their generous donation of delightful baskets brimming with apples, oranges, and inspiring learning books for the Miriam House children.

11/05/2024

Embrace the spirit of the season by lighting up the lives of a mother or child in need, your sponsorship can sprinkle joy and hope this holiday. Thank you for being a beacon of light! ❤️

11/02/2024

09/30/2024

Rodney Schuster talks the 'Hands of Christ' Catholic Charities Gala on Oct. 28.

09/27/2024

A project two years in the making finally came to fruition, thanks to the volunteers and supporters who stepped up to make it happen. And the ribbon-cutting ceremony honored their commitment and contributions to building a brand new, two-story emergency exit for the mothers and children residing at Miriam House in Norwalk.

"We couldn't do it it without the work of the community, the Norwalk Area United Fund, John and Sue Riley, and all of the volunteers," said Rodney Schuster, Executive Director of Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo. "Alone, we could not do it."

Breanna Mantz, Miriam House Program Coordinator, described the transitional shelter as "a place where mothers bring their babies, a place where mothers feel safe for the first time." And the new porch as "a place where children play and giggle."

Former resident Molly Davis (pictured far left) shared how desperate she was to find a place to live when she moved to Norwalk so her son would be closer to his father and family. "I broke into tears and admitted, 'I need help,' something not easy for me to admit."

Thanks to the compassionate care, case management and support from Miriam House staff members, nearly a year later Molly, her son, Toby, and Sadie, their Golden Retriever, are living in their own apartment. Her son is doing well in school, and Molly is working as a home health aide, "being a real grown-up!" she said.

Everyone applauded.

09/11/2024

Congratulations to Ian Chambers, our HOPE Food Pantry Crisis Navigator, serving Richland County! He is the third recipient of the “Lucky Ducky” Sparkles Grace Drawing! "He works with a lot of different client situations and helps the homeless with connecting to services and helps us with screenings," says his nominator. "He is very calm and handles clients very well, especially being relatively new to this position!"

This award is presented monthly to a Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo's employee who is nominated for going above and beyond their duties. Each winner hosts “Sparkles Grace” for one month, proudly displayed in their office. Recipients also are presented a framed award certificate by Rodney Schuster, Executive Director. Congratulations, Ian!

08/01/2024

The closure of Rite-Aid in Norwalk marks the end of an era, but its legacy of compassion and generosity lives on. Through their donation of miscellaneous items to Miriam House, Rite-Aid's true character shines as a steadfast supporter of the local community. As Norwalk bids farewell to Rite-Aid, the memories of their benevolence will forever be etched in the hearts of those at Miriam House and the wider community. Thank you for your unwavering love and support.

06/03/2024

We're looking for a full-time or part-time Residential Specialist at Miriam House, Catholic Charities, Norwalk!

Apply to: Yvonne Tertel, HR Manager, [email protected]

Miriam House is a transitional housing program that offers safe and stable housing to homeless women, pregnant women, and their children. Catholic Charities staff help residents identify issues that have contributed to their homelessness. Clients receive resources and guidance to rebuild their lives and to develop the skills necessary to regain self-sufficiency and to secure stable, independent housing.

Position Summary

Provide assistance, support, direction to Miriam House residents.

Respond to needs of women and children at the shelter.

Provide customer-friendly service; preparing meals from established meal plan and monitoring approved food preparation activities of house residents; ensuring all rooms are ready for occupancy; maintaining daily staff logs, and ensuring the ongoing order, cleanliness and safety of the facility are sustained.

Top Qualifications

Candidate must have high school degree or GED.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate and provide direction to a diverse population required.

1 year of relevant work experience in a social services environment preferred.

05/26/2024

03/26/2024

We are immensely grateful to Tenneco Automotive for their generous donation of household items and cleaning products to the Miriam House.

03/20/2024

Here is Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo with an episode of Faith Alive aired on Annunciation Radio on March 19, 2024. Today's show is all about the M...