Join us for an OPEN HOUSE event at Magdala House’s Adult Day Program
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Open House event at Magdala House’s Adult Day Program! Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Time: 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Location: 3148 S. Kingshighway Blvd. St. Louis, MO, 63139 At our Open House, you’ll have the opportunity to: Explore our facilities and learn about the range […]
Whoopi Goldberg: The First Black Woman to Achieve EGOT Status, Diagnosed as Dyslexia
The pinnacle of most actors’ careers is being awarded an EGOT, and the first black woman to receive this honor is Whoopi Goldberg. Her impressive resume includes work as a producer, radio host, ambassador, and television personality. Born Caryn Elaine Johnson in Manhattan, New York, Goldberg’s parents were teachers and clergymen. She had difficulties in […]
Black History Month – The Extraordinary Life of Tyler Perry, Media Mogul
From homelessness to becoming the first black studio mogul, Tyler Perry’s journey is a testament to his resilience and determination. Born and raised in poverty-stricken New Orleans, Perry suffered abuse from his father and others in his community. Drawing inspiration from an episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show that emphasized the therapeutic benefits of journaling, […]
Wednesday With Dr. Warren: The Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences
Wednesday With Dr. Warren is a segment by Warren A. Kass, Ph.D. Consulting Clinical Psychologist at Magdala House. Dr. Kass is a graduate of Marquette University, has a doctorate from St. Louis University, and has over 51 years of experience as a clinical psychologist. Wednesday With Dr. Warren is an informative, thought-provoking piece that will […]
Magdala House: a Dedicated Effort to Help the Unhoused and Homeless
Magdala House has partnered with St. Louis City since 2021. With the city’s support, we operate four shelter locations under our Unhoused and Homeless Shelter Programs. Our shelters include Jefferson Spaces (Tiny Homes) and Sisters Mission, transitional shelters, and Biddle House Opportunity Center, an emergency shelter for adult single men. We also have Hammond Apartments, […]
Expressing Gratitude to Our Board Member Amy Hilgemann
We sincerely thank our board member, Dr. Amy Hilgemann, Ph.D., and the Botanical Heights Neighborhood Association for generously donating clothes to our Unhoused and Homeless program tenants. Their contributions have made a significant impact on the lives of many individuals. The kindness of the human spirit forever inspires us. Dr. Amy is pictured with […]
Meet Joie, the Man of Many Talents at Sisters Mission
Joie is a valuable member of the Sisters Mission team, working as an in-house barber, host of Wednesday Night Bingo, and lead site staff for three years. His colleagues often call him “the man” for his vast knowledge of the organization and his willingness to help anyone in need. Joie takes great pride in his […]
Wednesday With Dr. Warren: Mindfulness Exercise Part 3: Restoring the State of Calm
Wednesday With Dr. Warren is a segment by Warren A. Kass, Ph.D. Consulting Clinical Psychologist at Magdala House. Dr. Kass is a graduate of Marquette University, has a doctorate from St. Louis University, and has over 51 years of experience as a clinical psychologist. Wednesday With Dr. Warren is an informative, thought-provoking piece that will […]
Local shelters prepare for plunging temperatures
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -Several area shelters and homeless service providers are preparing for extreme cold, and dozens of people seeking help. The City of St. Louis typically funds nearly 850 shelter beds across St. Louis. During winter emergencies, such as the conditions the region will experience this weekend, the city provides 100 […]
Appreciation Letter from Magdala’s Unhoused Tenant
The Angels: Caregivers, Oversight Directors of the Magdala House and the St. Louis Tiny Home Community THANK YOU FOR OUR BLESSING! A Pastor transformed himself into a homeless person and went to the church where he was to be introduced as the head pastor that morning. He walked around his soon-to-be church for 30 minutes […]
