Miriam House
Located in Norwalk, Miriam House is a transitional housing program that offers safe and stable housing to homeless women and their children. Catholic Charities staff help residents identify issues that have contributed to their homelessness. Clients receive resources and guidance to rebuild their lives and to develop the skills necessary to regain self-sufficiency and to secure stable, independent housing.
The Meaning Behind the Name Miriam House
The name, Miriam House, reflects the importance of Miriam, sister of Moses, who stood by him from his birth and assisted him throughout her long and dedicated life.
Women seek support at the Miriam House for a variety of reasons. Regardless of how our residents are led to Miriam House, they all share the common need for support and resources while they rebuild their lives and prepare for successful transition to permanent housing.
Seeking Shelter?
If you are seeking shelter at the Miriam House, please contact Catholic Charities Case Manager Marla Sommers at 419-668-3073 for intake information and more details about the Miriam House.
Read More about the Clients and Services at Miriam House
The rooms at Miriam House were not unfamiliar to Ashley, a current resident. Ashley lived at Miriam House once before when hard times had hit the single mother of three in 2006. It was a minor bump in the road, and Miriam House was a place to regain stability. “I graduated from the housing... Read more
Angela was a single mom living in Norwalk with her two young sons, Noah and Chase. She worked three jobs and did her best to support her family. “I was the... Read more
For Angie, Catholic Charities’ Miriam House in Norwalk was a chance to get her life together. “My whole life did a 180 because of everyone there.” Angie now works as a legal assistant and loves her job. But it was quite a struggle to get to where she is now. Everything Was Going... Read more
Learn more:
For more information about Miriam House, please contact Roxanne Sandles, Program Coordinator, at 419-668-3073, ext. 107 or rsandles@toledodiocese.org.
