About Us
In November 2012, Marian Bourek, Sue Lansing, and Colleen Pasnik decided to follow an inspirational calling from God to found a maternity home for single mothers in crisis pregnancies. They knew through a variety of experiences with Dubuque County Right to Life and the Archdiocesan Gabriel Project and in conversations with community agencies that a maternity home was necessary for our community. Over time, God quietly instilled the responsibility in their hearts to found Mary’s Inn, which offers vulnerable women of any age and of any (or no) faith, a safe haven where they can stay while learning the skills they need to make a better life for themselves and their babies. Mary’s Inn opened their doors in June of 2015 and continues to welcome women today!
Meet Our Team
Mark Lansing
President
Linda Budde
Vice President
Nicole Hepler
Treasurer
Lauren Hokamp
Secretary
Sailu Aryal
Member
Deacon Bill Biver
Member
Marian Bourek
Member
Pati Gallogly
Member
Sue Lansing
Member
Gina Pechous
Member
Teri Ptzen
Member
Troy Rabbett
Member
Advisory Board Members
Erik Anderson
Fr. Gabriel Anderson
Harry Blewett
John D. Freund, Esq.
Carolyn Gantz
Lisa Kramer, MD
Kevin Mullen, MD
God's Calling
2012-2013
Board Meeting
November 2013
Board meets for 1st time
501C3 Status
June 2014
House Hunting
January 2015
City Rezoning
March 2015
House Closing
April 20th, 2015
Volunteers get house ready for opening. Six house moms are hired
Open House
May 31st, 2015
Home loan has been forgiven!
Mary's Inn Doors Officially Open
June 15th, 2015
Residents
May, 2020
To date, we have served 33 residents!
Supporters & Partners
-Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
-Dubuque Racing Association (DRA)
-Mercy Dubuque
-McDonough Foundation
-Noon Optimist Club
-Rotary International
-Schoen Family Foundation
-Theisen's Home Farm & Auto
-The Wahlert Foundation
-The Wellmark Foundation