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Women who have experienced oppression, violence, addiction, and incarceration often have little sense of empowerment. In some cases, programs providing services to these women unintentionally perpetuate feelings of oppression and helplessness by implementing rigid rules or limiting decision making in order to protect residents. For example, programs may require residents to submit paychecks to the […]

Magdalene Serenity House is fortunate to have a very active Board of Directors. In addition to raising funds and letting people know about our program, Board Members are involved in many of the day to day operations. At a recent meeting, the Board established the following committees: Mission Statement Task Force Fundraising Graduation/Transition Finance/Audit Property […]

Magdalene Serenity House provides evidence-based programming to address the complex needs of our residents. Evidence-based interventions are developed from results of scientific studies rather than assumptions or old wives tales. Did your mom tell you that going outside with wet hair will cause you to catch a cold? Do you believe that spicy food causes […]

Thanks to Lowell and Suzanne, MSH residents had delicious ham and turkey for Thanksgiving dinner! While some residents had to work on the holiday, others fixed a meal to share. To reflect on all of the things they are thankful for this holiday season, our residents created gratitude trees during our team building group. Self-Care […]

Magdalene Serenity House has a lot to be thankful for this year. We have a full house with eight residents. Three residents are preparing for Phase Three of the program (see below), four residents are in Phase Two, and one resident is in Phase One. In the last year we have truly created a community […]