Advocacy
Supporting the cause of those who lack resources
for a reasonable quality of life.
Respect
Recognizing our own value and upholding the
dignity and value of all people.
Empowerment
Building relationships and programs to empower
full human development
Brief History
Marillac House started in 1914 as Catholic Social
Center at 308 S. Sangamon as a Day Nursery, a
Kindergarten, a lunch room and programs for women.
In 1946, the Daughters of Charity, our parent
organization who have been in Chicago since 1861
reaching out to those most in need, sponsored
our incorporation as Marillac Social Center.
We moved to our present location on February 11, 1995 from
its original location at 2822 W. Jackson Boulevard. Today,
there are six Daughters of Charity, a School Sister of Notre
Dame and two Adrian Dominicans. They all work tirelessly with
over 100 qualified and well trained staff-devoting their time,
skills, talent and dedication in strengthening families on
Chicago’s west side.
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