Good day! I was honored to be chosen as the Executive Director and President of Mary’s Path in June of 2020. I have spent nearly 30 years in the non-profit sector, and I’m deeply committed to finding solutions for social change that affect the most vulnerable within our society. I started in the faith-based community in 1992 and I have once again been called back to my roots. I see Mary’s Path as my calling – a career choice on a journey that has led me full circle to serve the ones I started out to serve so many years ago.
Believing that every life is a gift from God, Mary’s Path empowers and equips vulnerable teen mothers and their babies for lives of dignity, hope and self-sufficiency.
Residents First – The moms and babies we serve come first and all decisions are guided by what serves them best.
Patrick and Mary Dirk, and their daughter, Lorrie Dirk Brown, are long-time supporters of Mary’s Path. Lorrie also serves on our Board of Directors. They have agreed to speak with us for our inaugural feature introducing supporters of Mary’s Path. Thank you for your support of Mary’s Path these years,
Clete Menke is Director of Operations and Programs Clete, how did you come to Mary’s Path and how long have you worked here? I have been at Mary’s Path about 8.5 years. I have a longer history with the organization, though. I was a member of the parish that the
Mary’s Path receives support from government agencies, foundations, associations and houses of worship, and caring individuals with gifts large and small. We could not provide a nurturing home for the teen moms and babies entrusted to us without this help.
2020 was a challenging year for us, as for many nonprofits. Costs to serve our teen mothers and their babies have increased by 30% in this pandemic and we urgently need to raise funds to close the gap. Will you support us with a donation today?
