Marian Homes
for the Physically Handicapped and Developmentally Disabled
3424 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90010-2202
(213) 637-7243 work (213) 637-6161 FAX
Marian Homes was incorporated in 1987 as a non-profit organization. The actual first home named "Gabriel House" opened in 1991 in West Covina. Its legal name is "Marian Homes for the Physically Handicapped and Developmentally Disabled." Our second home geared for six developmentally disabled men called "Alhambra House" is located in Rowland Heights and opened in June, 1996. Our third home, Alleluia House in Anaheim, serves six women with more severe disabilities than our prior two homes and medical needs and opened in February, 2000.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What type of work or school activities do the residents engage in?
What does the Archdiocese of Los Angeles do for Marian Homes?
1. How many homes are currently open and who do they serve?
Currently, there are three homes, which serve eighteen people 18 years of age and over, with mild to moderate/severe developmentally disabilities. The goal is to provide a permanent residence to young adults within the context of a "home like" atmosphere.
2. What type of work or school activities do the residents engage in?
All young adults work outside the home in the local community or in educational or vocational training settings. Several young adults have jobs working at local restaurants, schools, and day care centers.
3. Is it a requirement that the residences be Catholic?
Marian Homes was started by a group of Catholic parents who wanted to see their adult child with developmental disabilities continue their spiritual development. However, a non-Catholic would not be denied admission to the home.
4. What does the Archdiocese of Los Angeles do for Marian Homes?
Cardinal Roger Mahony has given Marian Homes his blessing. We have also had the support and Board membership of several Bishops. Our office space at 3424 Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles is donated. Marian Homes received monies for furnishing the new home for men from the annual Cardinal's Award Dinner in February, 1996.
5. Does Marian Homes have a Board of Directors?
The current Board of Directors consists of 13 people. Most Board Members have a young adult with developmental disabilities in their care. Others are professionals in the field of developmental disabilities and representatives of the legal, business and educational community.
6. Do you serve only Los Angeles County?
Marian Homes serves all of Southern California. There are no geographic limits to serving our residents.
7. How are residents selected for the Homes?
Marian Homes' mailing list of over 900 names is the primary source of residents. On this list, there are approximately 400 families who have a young adults with developmental disabilities in their care. Residents are selected by surveying the mailing list for current members who are ready to place their adult child or family member. Young adults with ill, aging parents and with no other family members to take them in upon the death of their parents are first priority. Developmentally disabled adults who are themselves getting older are also high priority for placemen
The three homes have a full time House Administrator who lives at the home during the week. On weekends, there are live-in relief staff. A full time Program Director oversees the staff and the activities at the homes.
9. How is Marian Homes financially supported?
Marian Homes receives some financial support from the State of California through the Regional Center, this year in the amount of $378,436 which is 75% of the operating cost of the home itself. Another $150,750 comes from private contributions through fund raisers, memberships, private donations, and organizations such as the Knights of Columbus. The annual budget of Marian Homes is $421,538.
10. How much of Marian Homes funds are used for administration?
Approximately 14% of Marian Homes funds are used for general administrative purposes and fund raising. Approximately 86 cents on the dollar goes directly to program services.
11. How can I help or join the membership?
You can make a difference by signing up for any of the following classifications of membership:
Individual: $25.00 - $49.99
Sustaining: $50.00 - $99.99
Marian Club: $100.00 - $249.99
Marian Sponsor: $250.00 - $499.99
Marian Patron: $500.00 - $999.99
Marian Ambassador: $1,000.00 and Above
Payments can be made monthly, quarterly, or bi-annually. You can also make a "special" gift in memory or in honor of someone special. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Ms. Jennifer Byram, at (213) 637-7243.
