Page 15 - MSV Gala Booklet

MARILLAC
A MISSION BEGINS

1914

At Sangamon and Jackson, the Catholic
Social Center opened its doors.
Inside, families found what
they needed most: CATHOLIC
• Child care for working parents SOCIAL CENTER
• Early education for young children
• Meals for neighborhood workers THE MISSION EXPANDED.
• Support for women building new lives THE IMPACT DEEPENED.

1947

A NEW HOME. A NEW NAME.
MARILLAC HOUSE

After more than three decades, the mission Named for St. Louise de Marillac, the work
moved to California Avenue and Jackson remained grounded in something steady,
Boulevard and took on a new name, caring for children so parents could work,
Marillac Social Center, known to many grow, and move forward.
simply as Marillac House.

THE ADDRESS CHANGED. THE PURPOSE DID NOT.

A TRADITION OF CARE
FOR CHICAGO FAMILIES
CONTINUED TO GROW.

MARILLAC HOUSE

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