St. Mary's Center for Women and Children

09/10/2026

Every child deserves to shine ✨

To feel safe. To dream big. To learn, play, grow, and simply be a kid.

At St. Mary’s Center, we help families experiencing homelessness and deep poverty create the stability children need to thrive. Please join us in our mission as we break down barriers and empower families.

🔗: www.stmaryscenterma.org

09/08/2026

Because of partners like Sincere Foundation, St. Mary’s Center’s women, children, and families have access to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to thrive.

We are so grateful for their support of our work to break down barriers and empower families. Thank you, Sincere Foundation!

Sincere Corporation

09/01/2026

Teamwork + Elbow Grease + Smiles = An Amazing Day of Service! 💪🏽

Thank you to the wonderful students of Emmanuel College for joining us at St. Mary’s Center this morning. We’re so grateful for your time, energy, and commitment to making a difference in the lives of the women, children, and families we serve.

08/28/2026

We’re proud to announce that St. Mary’s Center has received a generous grant from the Catholic Health Foundation to support our clinical program and the vital behavioral health services we provide to families.

Our clinical team is embedded within our residential programs, giving families access to supports right where they live. This holistic approach helps families navigate trauma, stress, parenting challenges, and barriers to stability, building a stronger foundation for the whole family to thrive.

Thank you, Catholic Health Foundation, for investing in this essential support service for the families of St. Mary’s Center and ensuring every family has access to compassionate, comprehensive care.

08/26/2026

✨ Something special is on the horizon…

We’re thrilled to announce St. Mary’s Center’s 23rd Annual Diamonds of Dorchester!

📆 Thursday, October 15, 2026 @ 6:00pm
📍 Venezia Boston

Every child deserves to shine, and this is a night worth celebrating. Emceed by the amazing James W. Hills from JavawithJimmy, we will honor some incredible St. Mary’s Center heroes during an evening of hope, community, partnership, and celebration.

Tickets and sponsorships are available now at stmaryscenterma.org/diamonds-of-dorchester

08/24/2026

Back-to-school season is here! 📚✏️ Help St. Mary’s Center’s youngest residents start the school year with the tools, support, and confidence they need to shine.

Visit www.stmaryscenterma.org or email [email protected] to learn how your support can make a difference in the lives of young people in the community.

08/21/2026

We are incredibly grateful for the generous support of Sincere Corporation!

Every family deserves the opportunity to build a safe and stable future. We are pleased to support St. Mary's Center for Women and Children in their work to provide shelter, housing stability, and wraparound services to women, children, and families who experience homelessness.

05/27/2026

This week, MassNonprofit News' Mission Critical podcast features Alexis Steel, President of St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children!

In the conversation, Alexis discusses St. Mary’s mission to support women and families experiencing homelessness, the importance of stable housing, and our vision for expanding services through a major capital campaign.

Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to learn more about the work happening at St. Mary’s Center and the impact of our community. 🎙️

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05/20/2026

Thank you to our amazing volunteers from Keller Williams Boston Metro for their support in painting and building furniture for SMC transitional housing units!

Young families moving into Transitional Housing will be greeted with new furniture, freshly painted walls, and a place that truly feels like a home. 🏠💜

05/18/2026

We were honored to join US Rep. Ayanna Pressley at a recent town hall at the Dorchester YMCA, where she spoke about the importance of community advocacy, resilience, and collective action.

We’re especially grateful for her continued support of St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children, including critical federal funding in FY2024 supporting the gut-renovation of St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children (SMC)’s oldest program, Young Parenting Living Program (YPLP) that helps us serve young mothers working toward stability and housing.

Thank you to Congresswoman Pressley for being a strong partner and champion for our community.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4d4jL5v