Our mission is to share Christ’s love with the families in our community!

We help families with resources and relationships that empower them to thrive.

We follow Jesus’ model of sacrificial love, remove barriers, and provide equal opportunity to those in need.

We provide families with advocacy, programming, and personal relationships to address basic needs and equip them with next steps to grow in their faith and thrive in the Marion community.

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Our Children.

We have a heart for the children in our community and are dedicated to seeing them thrive! We support both Linn-Mar and MISD students through programs such as the Backpack to School drive and Angel Tree Holiday Assistance.

Marion Cares offers Family Programming

Our Families.

We have identified two neighborhoods in our community as Marion Cares Neighborhoods, or MCN for short. We have concentrated our efforts in these areas of higher needs through providing specialized programs and fostering relationships. This includes family-focused kits, after-school kid's program, and special events.

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Our Community.

Our community is stronger when every member has their basic needs met. One of the most important basic needs is safe housing. We help Marion residents with rent assistance when they are facing eviction. We provide care coordination to navigate the network of agencies and services in our area.

"They have helped us out SO much since we moved here. Thank you!"
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Our Staff.

Rachael Kumoto

Rachael Kumoto

Director of Community Engagement

Rachel Morris

Curriculum Developer

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Carrie Larson

Programs Teacher

Our Board of Directors.

Nick Glew

Nick Glew

President

Jill Ackerman

Jill Ackerman

Vice President

Sunshine McDonald

Sunshine McDonald

Secretary

Nicole Eales

Nicole Eales

Treasurer

Pam Schultz

Pam Schulz

Past President

Becky Miller

Board Director

Michelle Wilson

Board Director

Roger Flink

Board Director

Chris Thomas

Chris Thomas

Past President

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We’re on a mission to make a real impact for our kids and families in the Marion Community by providing basic services, spreading love, breaking down barriers, and creating equal opportunities for those in need.

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