Rising from Adversity: Rhonda’s Journey of Resilience and Hope

Rhonda in her new apartment through Magdala’s Rapid Rehousing program.

For Rhonda, life before Magdala was a cycle of pain and uncertainty. Struggling with addiction and mental health challenges, she found herself in and out of rehabilitation programs, with three suicide attempts marking her lowest moments. “I was lost,” she recalls. “I didn’t know where to turn.” Her journey took a turn when a caseworker […]

End of Year Campaign: Spirit of St. Louis Fundraiser

As we embrace the final weeks of 2024, we find ourselves inspired by the unwavering strength of our community and the generosity that has propelled us forward this year. At Magdala House, our mission remains clear: to provide safe and secure shelter and guide individuals toward self-sufficiency and hope. We’re proud to partner with the Fox2 News […]

Magdala House Featured on Fox2 News!

We’re thrilled to share that Magdala House was recently featured on Fox2 News! Our CEO, Thomas Mangogna, and our dedicated Program Directors participated in interviews to highlight the transformative impact of our programs for the unhoused and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. To watch the interviews, click here —> Magdala House Even more exciting, […]

Magdala Joins the Global Giving Tuesday Movement on December 3, 2024

Magdala is excited to announce our participation in Giving Tuesday—a global day of giving on December 3, 2024. Our goal this year is to raise $40,000 to continue providing safe and secure housing for the unhoused and life-changing services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We invite you to support us in reaching this […]

Magdala House Tenants Exercise Their Right to Vote

On Friday, November 1, tenants from Magdala House’s multiple unhoused locations gathered at the bus stop for an important outing: early voting on 300 N. Tucker. Arriving just in time to avoid the longer lines that followed, the group brought a sense of pride and excitement. Some tenants walked independently, while others received assistance with […]

Empowering Independence: Magdala’s Inspiring Outing to the Delmar Maker District

At Magdala, we are dedicated to empowering unhoused tenants with the skills they need to thrive independently. Our occupational therapists, case managers, and seven enthusiastic tenants recently embarked on an inspiring outing to the Delmar Maker District. This outing was more than a day trip; it was a journey towards self-sufficiency. While planning their time […]

Bridging Hearts: Tiny Homes Tenants Craft Gifts of Hope for Ugandan Children

A heartwarming act of kindness took place at Tiny Homes when the site director, Shontay Gates, learned that Wellsprings Church, a dedicated volunteer partner with Magdala, was sending missionaries to Uganda to support school-aged children. Motivated by their ongoing relationship and a shared commitment to service, the site director, Tiny Homes tenants, case managers, and […]

Planting Hope at Tiny Homes: A Day of Caring

At Magdala House, we believe in creating spaces that do more than provide shelter—we should inspire, provide comfort, and empower our tenants to believe in themselves. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors during the Give STL and Give STL Summer Campaigns, we took a significant step toward this goal with our recent “A […]

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