Marge’s Place, a home away from home for families throughout San Juan County who face the crisis of domestic violence.
Marge’s Place is a 14-bedroom protective shelter for domestic violence victims and their children to find safety and a time to heal. It will replace two overcrowded homes that currently house families in crisis because of domestic violence. Marge’s Place will welcome hundreds of people every year and provide them with a home-away-from-home. Marge’s place will re-assure victims that the community cares. Plaques outside each door will show that someone cared enough to adopt that room to ensure guests will be warmly welcomed and kept safe. The floral theme throughout the building will communicate hope.

Ways to Help Finish Marge’s Place!

1. Adopt* a Room at Marge’s Place
2. Help to furnish the “community room”—the 4 station kitchen!
3. Participate in community work days!

*Adoption fees, ranging from $450 for a small staff office to $7,370 for the laundry room, will cover the cost of our fully furnishing each room, including window coverings, room décor, as well as items appropriate for the specific room, i.e. bedding or appliances.

Click here to download Marge's Place Brochure

Rooms Available for Adoption

1. Client rooms—14 living areas of varying sizes — All have been adopted!
2. Client Intake Sitting Room—the first space to welcome clients in crisis — Adopted!
3. Playroom — Adopted!
4. Living Room — Adopted!
5. Great Room/Dining Room — Adopted!
6. Group/Multipurpose Room—counseling and education, art projects, games and spill over dining space — Adopted!
7. Pantry
8. Staff Offices — 1 of 4 has been adopted!
9. Laundry Room—5 stackable washer/dryers
10. Linens & storage
11. Playground
12. Outdoor Patio — Adopted!
13. Outdoor storage units
14. Kitchen Appliances

Adopting a Room at Marge’s Place offers a perfect opportunity to let those in crisis know we care! Please help us finish the project and create a welcoming, safe environment for families who face the crisis of domestic violence. Please consider getting involved, either by giving as an individual or part of a group! Together we can make Marge’s Place a reality.
in partnership with Leadership San Juan, Class of 2010.