Kauri Johnson, RN Joins Magdala House to Strengthen Care
Kauri Johnson learned how to care for people early. As a teenager, she helped her mom with home health clients, even staying overnight when someone didn’t want to be alone. That stayed with her. Today, she brings that same level of care to Magdala House as a Registered Nurse. As our organization grows, we are […]
Meet Bianca Young, Magdala House’s New Director of Training
Bianca Young has always been a teacher. Not just in the classroom, but in how she builds confidence in our team every day. Supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities requires more than compassion. It requires preparation. That is why training matters. That is what she brings to Magdala House as our new Director of […]
A Place to Call Home: Individual Supported Living at Magdala House
At Magdala House, we know that moving is never just about changing addresses. For our Adult Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled (IDD) clients, moving has meant something much deeper: safety, dignity, and finally being able to say, this is my home. Beginning in early 2025 and continuing into 2026, Magdala House has been transitioning our Adult IDD clients from shared group home settings into […]
A Word With Dr. Warren: Effects of Childhood Stress
“A Word With Dr. Warren” is a thought-provoking series by Dr. Warren A. Kass, a Consulting Clinical Psychologist at Magdala House with over 51 years of experience. In each segment, Dr. Kass shares his insights on personal growth, leadership, and community engagement, offering valuable wisdom to inspire positive change within Magdala House and the broader […]
From Fear to Joy: How a Trip to Aquaport in Maryland Heights Helped Adults with IDD Build Confidence
At Magdala House, care is more than a service—it’s an experience that uplifts, empowers, and inspires. This past weekend, the Magdala House team took our Intellectual and Developmental Disabled (IDD) clients to Aquaport in Maryland Heights, Missouri. What started as an impromptu outing quickly turned into a day of breakthroughs and laughter. Jonathan was afraid […]
Mayor’s Office Visits Magdala House’s Tiny Homes Village in St. Louis to Learn About Transitional Housing for the Unhoused
We were honored to welcome a representative from Mayor Spencer’s office to Tiny Homes Village, a transitional housing community for unhoused individuals in St. Louis operated by Magdala House in partnership with the City of St. Louis. The visit highlighted how we support residents on their journey from housing instability to permanent, independent living. During […]
OT in Action: When Making Flowers Becomes a Path to Healing
At Magdala House’s Adult Day Care Program, Occupational Therapy (OT) isn’t just a service—it’s a strategy for growth, regulation, and independence. It’s also one of the ways we honor each client’s dignity, helping them build skills that matter in their daily lives. During a recent OT-led session at the Adult Day Care Program, clients created […]
Empowerment Through Literacy at Our Adult Day Care Program
At Magdala House, dignity is at the heart of everything we do—and that includes creating opportunities for lifelong learning. For clients in our Adult Day Care Program, learning to read isn’t just about letters and words. It’s about building confidence, connection, and everyday life skills. Each week, our program staff introduces a set of sight […]
Everybody Is Somebody: Denise’s Story and the Power of Believing in Yourself
At Magdala House, we witness the transformative power of belief in oneself. Denise’s story is a testament to this. Healing doesn’t just happen with a roof over your head—it happens when someone sees you, when someone believes in you, and when you begin to believe in yourself. That truth came alive at our recent Speak […]
From Sidewalk to Stability: Chase’s Journey from Homelessness to Hope
At Magdala House, we believe that everyone deserves a chance—not just to survive but to rebuild, reclaim their life, and discover who they were always meant to be. For Chase, that chance began at Tiny Homes. When Chase returned to Tiny Homes earlier this year for our “Speak Your Mind” Open Mic event, he wasn’t […]
