The greatest challenge of the day is: how to bring about a revolution of the heart, a revolution which has to start with each one of us?

– Dorothy Day

Who are we

Casa Maria  is a Catholic Worker House committed to nonviolence, voluntary poverty, prayer, and hospitality for the homeless, exiled, hungry, and forsaken. There are thousands of Catholic Worker communities around the nation, and internationally. Catholic Workers live simple lifestyles, serve the poor, and protest injustice, war, racism, and violence of all forms. 

OUR MISSION

At Casa Maria, our Catholic Workers are devoted to acts of mercy (feeding and clothing those in need, visiting the ill, etc), living simple lives, and the search of justice for the poor. In each action, they use their faith and try to revive the faith in those who have lost it, making them understand that Christ has never left their lives.  

Official Statement Regarding Pues Collective

As Casa Maria, we are always pleased to see the community organize against injustice. Unfortunately, in this case, the community is being led by misinformation that has only led to defamation and division. Casa Maria invests in properties to remove them from the speculative market, striving to house as many people as possible. Crucially, these properties are placed in a community land trust and are not owned by any one individual. We manage high-interest mortgages on most of our buildings, including motels that affordably house nearly 100 people. Our community knows our deep commitment to social justice; eviction is always our last and most difficult resort.

“Casa Maria turns El Camino Motel into affordable housing complex”

“In that effort, Casa Maria purchased El Camino Motel, located off 4th Avenue and I-10 Frontage Road, with plans to turn it into an affordable housing complex.”

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how can you support?

Help us help our brothers and sisters in need. There is a variety of ways to donate to Casa Maria. We accept financial, food, clothing, and hygiene donations, and offer volunteer opportunities.