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Merci's Refuge Merci's Refuge is a residential program offered at no cost and designed to nurture a woman in crisis as she becomes the person God created her to be.

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"It's time to heal"That's what one new resident shared during her welcome breakfast on her first morning at MR.What did ...
05/31/2025

"It's time to heal"

That's what one new resident shared during her welcome breakfast on her first morning at MR.

What did pursuing healing look like this past week?

Slowing down
Writing "black out" poetry
Pickleball and hammocks
Recovery meetings
Reading for book club
Pulling weeds and planting vegetables
Eating meals together family style
Sleeping in a safe and cozy bedroom
Setting up medical/dental appointments and paying attention to the body
Finding new coping skills
Going on walks with staff to process feelings

It was a good week. It is time to heal, indeed.

There's a lot of great entertaining and inspiring things going on in C-U this weekend. Here's one that will still matter...
04/26/2025

There's a lot of great entertaining and inspiring things going on in C-U this weekend. Here's one that will still matter years from now. It also features one of our friends who has worked so hard not only to change the trajectory of her life, but to put that journey into powerful words.

If you come, be sure to stop by the Merci's Refuge info table in the lobby!

One of our student interns at Magnolia House is organizing a "Dress for Success" event for young moms in the Champaign a...
03/31/2025

One of our student interns at Magnolia House is organizing a "Dress for Success" event for young moms in the Champaign area. The event will include mini classes on job interviewing and preparation training, professional head shots, and donated business clothing. Clothing donations can be dropped off at Merci's Refuge (209 Wilber Ave, Champaign) between 9-4p M-F and 10a-2p Saturday. Thank you for your help!

"I get to play with my grandkids now that I'm sober."A resident shared this reflection from her time at Merci's Refuge. ...
03/17/2025

"I get to play with my grandkids now that I'm sober."

A resident shared this reflection from her time at Merci's Refuge. Restored relationships with family is just one of the many sweet things she has experienced so far, but its a pretty awesome one!

03/11/2025

We are in need of a few random items and are curious if our friends in the community have any of these going unused and would like to donate them to the women at Merci's Refuge.
- knitting needles, crochet hooks and yarn
- journals
- sketch books
- hair blow dryers

Donations can be dropped off 9a-4p M-F, and 10a-2p Saturday. We recommend calling ahead in case we're out in the community. 217-378-4045.

We celebrated a resident's birthday today!She was excited to pass out slices of her favorite cake (marble with vanilla f...
02/05/2025

We celebrated a resident's birthday today!

She was excited to pass out slices of her favorite cake (marble with vanilla frosting) to everyone gathered. And through some tears she shared, "I can't remember the last time I was sober on my birthday."

We celebrate these milestones with our residents while also recognizing they come with complex emotions all without the things they once used to numb those feelings. Recovery is complex. But this is a great place to bravely face each new day.

01/23/2025

4,615+ hours in 2024

Our volunteers are amazing!

We welcomed our 101st resident, too! It was a big undertaking starting this new program from scratch. We have learned a ...
01/08/2025

We welcomed our 101st resident, too! It was a big undertaking starting this new program from scratch. We have learned a lot since the first resident moved in. Thank you for being a part of each of their stories. We stay in contact with many of these women. Some are now interning or employed with us!

Would you join us in celebrating this milestone by sharing your "Merci story" in the comments? You can also make a gift to help us reach the next 100!

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Come see Magnolia House for yourself and hear powerful testimonies at Merci's Refuge! 4-7p tonight!
11/09/2024

Come see Magnolia House for yourself and hear powerful testimonies at Merci's Refuge! 4-7p tonight!

8 years ago today we welcomed our first resident!!! 99 women and 16 babies have called Merci's their home since then. Jo...
11/02/2024

8 years ago today we welcomed our first resident!!! 99 women and 16 babies have called Merci's their home since then. Join us next Saturday as some of those women share how their lives have been changed!

Address

209 E. Wilber Avenue
Champaign, IL
61822

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12173784045

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