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Fight Poverty and Violence in Chicago

Marillac St. Vincent Family Services has been working for change, creating opportunity and giving hope to the people who need it most since 1914 - and it's working. Join the movement today! We believe in a NEW Chicago. One filled with hope for brighter futures for our neighbors living in poverty. If you stand with us, take action now!

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Empowered families. Strengthened Communities. Brighter futures.

Marillac St. Vincent Family Services has been serving communities in need for over 100 years. As a sponsored work of the Daughters of Charity St. Vincent de Paul, we provide vital programs and services in the areas of early childhood education, youth services, and community outreach. We have two centers on the north and west sides, Marillac Social Center (a.k.a. “Marillac House”) and St. Vincent de Paul Center.

  • Early Childhood

    Closing the gap with high standards, inspring curriculum, and passionate educators

  • Youth Services

    Partnering with young people to build a future a hope

  • Community Outreach

    Empowering adults, families, and seniors to work towards self-sufficiency

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  • Children

    Nationally accredited early childhood education

  • Youth

    Support for school-age kids, teens, and young mothers.

  • Adults

    Employment, computers, financial assistance, and more.

  • Seniors

    Services for the most active to the most isolated.

  • Food

    Client choice food pantries for families and individuals.

News & Media

Read news articles and watch videos all about the new and exciting things happening at Marillac St. Vincent' Family Services in our news and publications section.

Michael Chitwood

MARILLAC ST. VINCENT FAMILY SERVICES WELCOMES MICHAEL CHITWOOD AS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Sharing “A Doula Story” Documentary

News // Sharing “A Doula Story” Documentary

A special online viewing of a this film featured the late Loretha Weisinger who served as an MSV Doula for 25 years.

The hope of MSV is to bring organizations fighting for Birth Equity together to help pregnant Black and Brown women of Chicago as they face the systemic challenges of the healthcare systems.

Jericka Duncan of CBS news  interviews MSV youth about the effects of gun violence on youth in Chicago

News // Dec 28, 2022

Jericka Duncan of CBS news interviews MSV youth about the effects of gun violence on youth in Chicago

Jericka Duncan of CBS news interviews MSV youth about the effects of gun violence on youth in Chicago. She first met them in 2014 when they were all between 10-14 years old. They discuss how MSV has been a source of support and hope for them and how they now give back to help other youth in our programs.

 Project Hope 40th Anniversary
 Project Hope 40th Anniversary

VIDEO // Project Hope 40th Anniversary

Project Hope 40th Anniversary

Project Hope is a comprehensive program for pregnant and parenting girls and young women ages 12-25 that addresses the many needs of mothers in Chicago.

HOPE Junior: An Enduring Legacy
HOPE Junior: An Enduring Legacy

VIDEO // Watch Now

HOPE Junior: An Enduring Legacy

Having Only Positive Expectations. Listen to the stories of how our program, HOPE Junior, has positively impacted our community.

 
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  • Foglia Family & Youth Center
    2859 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612
  • Marillac Social Center
    212 S. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60612
  • St. Vincent de Paul Center
    2145 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60614