A long-term residential program offering high-challenge and supportive trauma-informed services to single-mother-led families exiting homelessness.

Transforming Lives

Mary’s Home is a safe haven for women and children escaping cycles of poverty, abuse and homelessness in Colorado Springs. We offer transformational education and coaching for single mothers seeking to build a stable life and career. We form lasting bonds with the women we serve, offering a healing environment, supportive journey, and a pathway to professional success. Our cross-generational and holistic approach helps women and their children develop critical learning and coping skills so they can grow and thrive.

Mary’s Home establishes a high-challenge, high-support environment to help families learn to stand on their own and succeed.

"I feel so supported and encouraged, This is the beginning of a new life
and the opportunity to
embrace community."

Mary’s Home Resident

Community Life

Families take brave steps into a new future when they step into Mary’s Home. Each family lives in fully furnished apartments surrounded by supporters and friends, with a structured weekly schedule to follow in the community. Children attend childcare or school during the day while mothers gain skills to start an employment track and advance in their lives and their careers.

The families of Mary’s Home can expect:

  • Safe, clean, and comfortable living
  • Affordable, sliding-scale residency fees
  • Meeting rooms and computer access
  • Outdoor playground and garden
  • Donated vehicles
  • 24-hour safety and support
Our faith-based way of life nurtures love, healing, and hope. Together we overcome obstacles, celebrate strengths, and share successes.

Who Qualifies for Mary’s Home?

Mary’s Home supports single-mother families experiencing crisis who are committed to a
life-changing healing and growth process.

Since families selected for Mary’s Home residency will receive intensive, comprehensive support for several years, women must meet all of the following criteria to be considered eligible:
  • Must be homeless, imminently homeless, and/or leaving domestic violence with their children
  • Must live in El Paso County and be eligible for TANF, CCAP, and SNAP for a minimum of eighteen months
  • Must be motivated to gain holistic health, basic life skills, and financial independence
  • Cannot have a recent history of severe behavioral issues, criminal activity, or substance abuse
  • Families best suited for Mary’s Home can manage daily schedules with minimal supervision, coexist peacefully in a highly relational community, follow program rules and responsibilities, and make progress towards personal and program goals.
MOTHERS WE SERVE:
  • Single mothers
  • 18+ years old
  • Have 3 or fewer children
  • Have children between newborn to 7 years old

How Long Is the Program?

Mary’s Home is a long-term, multi-year program. The first three to six months focus on trauma-informed restoration, skills training, studies, and career prep. Families stay residents for 1 to 5 years, following our program to gain the physical, mental, and financial health needed to meet the Colorado Self-Sufficiency Standard. Each mother is empowered to set their own course for Mary’s Home exit by building an Individualized Support and Service Plan to track objectives, timeframes, and outcomes. Length of residency is determined by these family goals and collective progress.

Apply for Mary’s Home

If you meet the eligibility requirements you can apply for Mary’s Home in one of three ways:
  • Apply online with the application form below
  • Download and print the Application PDF, complete it with dark ink, then scan and email to MarysHomeAdmissions@DreamCenters.com.
  • Download and print the Application PDF, complete it with dark ink, then fax to (719) 301- 5412.
We’ll review your application and reach out to you within a week. If you’re eligible, your family will be asked to have an interview with us. A phone interview is required before we can fully accept your application.

For more information call Mary’s Home phone number – (719) 301- 5412. Press zero (0) for Admissions, and leave a message with your name and phone number.

Applicants who are eligible and accepted are placed on an Eligible Applicant Waiting List and called in order when an opening occurs.

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Ashley serves in the role of Admissions Coordinator at Mary’s Home. She loves working in a well-rounded and wholistic environment where staff and residents all care for one another deeply. Whether staff or resident, at Mary’s Home. everyone is part of a family that comes together to support each other to the best of our ability. For Ashley, getting to come in to work every day excited to see her coworkers and motivated to do her job is the biggest blessing in the world.

Ashley is a single mom from Tennessee with one beautiful little girl. She loves to be outdoors because the mountains and trees make all of her problems seem so small compared to what God has created. She and her daughter love to ice skate, play board games, and snuggle up on the couch together at the end of the day. She is passionate about clean eating and is obsessed with Thai and Mexican food!

In his role at CEO and Pastor of Dream Centers, Matthew is all about connecting and serving people with excellence. He spent several years in the Air Force, building and managing air and space programs, and teaching at USAFA, before founding Dream Centers in 2011. He geeks out on all things leadership and theology, but gets even more life from adventure in the great outdoors with family and friends and seeing people overcome their challenges.

He enjoys travel, reading, the arts, outdoors, and live music. You might see him trail running the Rockies, enjoying the best coffees that Colorado Springs has to offer, or enjoying his neighborhood with his wife, Amber, his son, Zeke, and his daughter, Halle Joy.

For Kylie, it is such an honor and gift to get to partner in the healing and transformative work that God is doing here in this city. She loves being surrounded daily by the brave, powerful, resilient women at Mary’s Home.

Kylie is always up for an adventure and especially loves being in the mountains, even more so if there’s a body of water to play in or sit by. She also loves traveling, learning from new cultures, sitting in local coffee shops, reading good books, and hanging out with family and friends.

She once bungee jumped in Africa at Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world!

Samantha serves as the Sonographer for the Dream Centers Women’s Clinic. She has a passion for women’s health and enjoys the opportunity to get to know and serve the women who come through the clinic, each with their own personal journeys.

Samantha is registered with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) specializing in OB/GYN sonography. She previously worked as a Sonographer for a Los Angeles County outpatient clinic before being called to move to Colorado and joining the Dream Centers Women’s Clinic in 2015. Samantha enjoys watching God’s beautiful sunsets, hiking in the mountains, listening to an eclectic variety of music especially 60s music, going to outdoor concerts, and traveling with her husband and their two boys.

It is Sue’s joy and delight to get to know the amazing people who come to work and volunteer with Dream Centers and to share in making a positive impact in the community. She is so grateful to be a part of a Dream Centers family that loves and serves well.

Sue loves photography! Seeing new places, reading, cooking, and hiking are some of her favorite things. While Sue currently resides in Missouri, her Colorado Springs dining favorites include Leon Gessi’s pizza and Monica’s breakfast burritos!

In her role as Women’s Clinic Operations Director, Michelle loves serving with a community of awesome people who are dedicated to showing the love of Christ with no judgement.

Michelle loves the outdoors, and a few of her favorite outdoor hobbies are camping and fishing. She has three amazing kids who are doing great things through academics and athletics in college and high school. A local favorite for her is the Fountain Nature Center.

Natalie Johnson has over 15 years of experience working as a Physician Assistant in Oncology, Family Practice, and Women’s Health. In her role as Clinic Director for the Dream Centers Women’s Clinic, she loves serving the women and helping to meet their physical, spiritual and mental needs.

Natalie enjoys spending time with her boys and husband, working out, traveling, Christian praise music and impressionist art.

My favorite aspect of working at Dream Centers is that Dream Centers is a place of limitless opportunities. In my role as Mary’s Home Community Advocate, I am passionate about creating an environment for people to gather, laugh, and connect.

In my spare time I like to spend time with my daughter; baking cookies, crafting or going on little adventures in our beautiful state, Colorado.

Working at Dream Centers gives me the amazing privilege of overseeing our holistic, high-challenge/high support program for single moms coming out of homelessness, as well as the opportunity to develop leaders and connect with our amazing community partners. Dream Centers is truly motivated by a love for God’s Kingdom and a love for people which makes it a wonderful place to serve.

I am a wife of 17 years and mom to five daughters. Outside of work, you can find me at one of my daughter’s various activities, snuggling with my miniature schnauzer, trying a new craft, or reading something old. Our family also has served as a foster family for El Paso County for the past nine years.

Nora loves that she gets to play a role in helping women and families rebuild their lives. She does this through cultivating relationships with Dream Centers’ generous supporters and prospective donors, sharing the stories of impact and change happening every day, and finding inspiring ways to invite others to partner with Dream Centers to bring health and hope to those being served.

God, family, friends, travel and sports are a big deal for Nora. Nothing matters more than her walk with the Lord and honoring Him with her time, talents and treasure. Utilizing her gift of hospitality, along with her husband Jim’s culinary skills, they enjoy hosting gatherings at their home. Travel is a personal passion of Nora’s. She is a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan and has been known to wear her jersey and wave her Terrible Towel proudly, even though she lives in Bronco territory.

As a registered nurse and Medical Office Coordinator at the Dream Centers Women’s Clinic, Whitney’s desire is to serve, encourage, and care for those in need. She loves that at the Dream Centers Women’s Clinic, she can share hope with those who may feel hopeless and love those who feel unloved.

Whitney enjoys going on adventures with her three daughters in the gorgeous Colorado mountains while camping, hiking, biking, and exploring. Spending time with her family, travel, art, and photography are some of her other interests.

I love the intentionality behind every idea, word, decision, and action. Dream Centers is the place where I am seen, valued, and loved, not just for what I bring to the table, but for who I am as a person… and that goes a long way.

Family time fills my cup along with making clay earrings, taking time to grocery shop, and doing absolutely anything outdoors. I am always on the lookout for new podcasts, coffee shops, books, and little big moments to spend with Jesus.

Stacy loves serving others in the community with a staff that is a family. She appreciates the kindness and generosity of Dream Centers’ leadership team. For Stacy, Dream Centers is a place where she feels cared for and restored while getting to care for and witness the transformation of the women who come to the Clinic. Everywhere she turns, she feels surrounded by support and love.

Stacy’s 2 adult daughters and her precious grandson bring incredible joy to her life! She loves Jesus with all of her heart and He has always been her constant companion. Stacy’s hobbies include reading and crocheting. Stacy collects snowmen and has them up all year round!

Bethany loves her role at Mary’s Home working as a Family Advocate. Her favorite part of the job is working in a place that is so deeply committed to holistic care.

Bethany love to be outside enjoying nature. She is passionate about Thai food and loves to spend time with her epically adorable nieces and nephews.

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Meleina serves as the Donor Services Coordinator at Dream Centers. She loves Dream Centers’ mission and passion to create a difference and bring about impactful change in the lives of vulnerable women and children. She is honored to be a part of the daily work of seeing families and individuals find healing and hope through our programs. For Meleina, getting to advance the Kingdom of God by collaborating with supporters who also have a deep love for our community is truly an honor.

In her free time, Meleina loves spending quality time with friends and family over a good cup of coffee, playing pickle ball or going for a fun hike. She enjoys traveling, exploring new cities, and experiencing different cultures.

In her role as Mary's Home Property Manager, Dora loves helping to set up the apartments for the new families to come in and call home. With the help of our awesome volunteer maintenance team, all of the units are in excellent condition and beautifully furnished for all incoming families.
Dora raised 2 children, one son, 1 daughter as a single parent and for her, walking alongside Mary's Home families gives her so much joy. She still appreciates and loves spending time with her family doing activities and planning dinners. She loves being outside and traveling. Her favorite place to recharge is the beach. The sound of the ocean and the feel of the sand bring such a calm and peaceful energy to her life.

I love so many things about Dream Centers! I love working with our incredible staff who always makes me laugh, draws me closer to Jesus, and is so dedicated to serving the needs of our neighbors. I love that Dream Centers directly contributes to bettering this city that we love, and that we get to show the love of Jesus through our service.

My wife and I have been married since 2009, and have 2 incredible children, River and Michael. All of us are lovers of music, reading, laughter, and the sciences. In my free time I love playing guitar, reading science fiction and fantasy books, following UFC, and spending time with friends over a hot beverage.

Grace loves the mission behind Dream Centers as it allows her to have a purpose beyond herself. She appreciates the way the Dream Centers’ team strives for excellence in their work life as well as their personal life, and has personally experienced support in both of those areas of life since becoming a part of the team. For Grace, Dream Centers feels like home.

Grace was born and raised in Ohio with her parents and two younger sisters. In her free time, she loves to read, paint, and spend time with friends exploring her new home in Colorado Springs. She is very competitive and loves all things sports— specifically swimming, softball, and volleyball.

Jess loves being apart of a mission that focuses on loving the city well and providing critical services that may not otherwise exist. She takes great pride in the Dream Centers’ culture and values of excellence, generosity, and intentionality. She enjoys building relationships with the partners that support Dream Centers’ programs and make it all possible.

Jess’ free time is spent enjoying quality time with her husband, exploring Colorado’s beautiful outdoors, curling up with a good novel, or traveling somewhere new.

Megan loves being able to help support the incredible work of healing and restoring of hope that is done at Dream Centers. While her work looks different everyday, the one thing that never changes is the incredible team of people at Dream Centers who deeply love the community and tirelessly strive to make Colorado Springs a better place!

She loves to read, try new recipes, and walk or hike with her husband, Trent. They have a cat named Harley Quinn who is beloved by Megan and tolerated by everyone else. Megan spends many evenings on the couch watching the latest Superhero/Starwars/Crime TV show. She loves smoothies, Dutch Bros, and can never say no to Mexican food—especially if sharing the meal with family and friends.

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